PH state chief dancing to the tune of his political masters: PRS Women KUCHING: Chong Chieng Jen’s statement reflects his insensitivity and shallow understanding of Sarawakians’ aspiration and wishes. Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Women chief Datuk Seri Doris Brodie said that she was aghast by the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs
KUCHING: Thinking of moving around to sell your food and beverages on the go? Then food truck or food cart business is the answer. The food truck business is a new trend in Kuching, and it is starting to bloom already. Just so you know, the food truck business started
KUCHING: Firefighters yesterday battled the forest fires at Similajau National Park in Miri for the fifth consecutive day. The fires, which affected three acres of land, were ignited by the hot and dry weather conditions. Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) director Khirudin Drahman said they hoped to totally put
KUCHING: Bau will see another potential tourist attraction with its just completed Bung Bratak Heritage Centre (BBHC). Located near Kampung Tembawang Sauh in Bau on top of the 1,000-foot Bung Bratak (Bratak mountain), it is just 40km away from Kuching and accessible by road. According to Bidayuh elders and historians,
KUCHING: In line with the Sarawak government’s agenda to preserve its arts, culture and heritage sites, Centre of Technical Excellence Sarawak (Centexs) plays an important role in ensuring the art of embroidery and weaving is not lost with time. Today, the production of these traditional clothing including the making of
KUCHING: With the current hot and dry weather hitting major cities in Sarawak, this is also the best time for drinks vendors to boost sales, offering all kinds of cold beverages to quench the thirst. Nur Ira Sarina, 38, from Malihah near here, when met during the last day of
KUCHING: Farmers are placing high hopes that the state government would rejuvenate the rumbia industry in the small town of Mukah. Welfare, Community, Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said with the establishment of a Sarawak Rumbia Board, the rumbia industry could be further developed.
KUCHING: With Sarawak’s multiracial and multicultural society, it is no surprise that more non-Chinese can speak Mandarin. More Bumiputera parents are sending their children to Chinese schools as well. Recently, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg urged Malaysians to not only master Bahasa Malaysia and English but also
SPAOH: Visitors to the Paku River here will get to see crocodiles up close in future. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas hopes this activity will spur tourism in this small town in the Betong Division, and wants it included in Sarawak’s tourism calendar. The magnificent creatures have
KUCHING: Since obesity among Malaysians is still a growing concern, founder of the nationwide weight loss programme, “Jom Kurus”, Kevin Zahri hopes his project can be included in the education module for schools in the country. “We have discussed the inclusion of the programme with the Education and Health Ministry,
