KUCHING: Sarawak’s Pua Kumbu master weaver, Bangie Embol, along with professional fine art and batik artist Michael Lim, have been awarded the Asia Pacific Craft Masters titles by the World Crafts Council Asia Pacific Region. The accolade was presented by Aziz Murtazaev, the president of the World Crafts Council Asia
KUCHING: A larger collection of Sarawak artefacts is set to find its way back home to the state. This is thanks to the efforts of 82-year-old collector, Dr. David McLanahan, who has decided to repatriate those artefacts he collected during his travels to Sarawak since the 1980s. Kept safely in
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian has urged artisans in Sarawak to explore the possibilities of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into craft making, citing the potential convenience and assistance it could provide to the arts and crafts industry. “AI is evolving very fast and becoming more powerful
KUCHING: In Peninsular Malaysia, the Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, is considered a potential Prime Minister, according to Prof Dr Roosfa Hashim, a prolific biographer. This perspective comes from an academic with extensive experience in publishing from the peninsula. Dr Roosfa has been closely
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has spent over RM1bil towards enhancing digital infrastructure and Internet connectivity, especially in the rural areas. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this is part of the state’s digital economy initiatives. “For instance, if there is an Internet network, but its speed
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has emphasized the significance of good governance and racial unity in the country. He stated that these factors can bring about positive changes in social, economic, and political aspects. “In the context of a country, the government should prioritize the
KUCHING: The laws passed in the just concluded State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting will be a game changer to Sarawak and will strengthen the state’s fiscal position. Premier Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg thanked the assemblypersons for giving their support to the approval of two landmark
SARAWAK recorded a total trade value of RM140.3 billion between January and September this year. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said this was lower by 12.7 per cent than the value registered during the same period last year. “Exports were valued at RM93.7 billion, decreasing by 16.8
THE Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Investment will develop a master plan as an effort to enhance the competitiveness of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Sarawak. Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the master plan will develop strategies and action plans to address the identified
A SINGAPORE company is negotiating to invest RM45 million in a floating solar manufacturing project in Sarawak. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said this is due to the existence of the Sarawak Trade and Tourism Office (STATOS) which has actively promoted investment and trade in the state.