SERIAN: ‘Kusong’, a ballad performed by Jasmine John and Michael Gayut, was crowned champion at the 10th Bidayuh Song Chart Award (Anugerah Carta Lagu Bidayuh or ACLB), held at Dataran Mutiara Tebedu last night (May 24). The song, which means “emptiness” in Bidayuh, was inspired by the artists’ personal experiences
SERIAN: The Bidayuh Song Chart Award (Anugerah Carta Lagu Bidayuh or ACLB) is seen as a significant platform to elevate the Bidayuh music industry to greater heights. Serian MP Datuk Seri Dr Richard Riot Jaem said the quality of Bidayuh songs has continued to improve over the years, with ACLB
PUJUT Assemblyman, Adam Yii Siew Sang, has proposed a fairer electricity billing system to protect new tenants and property owners from inheriting unpaid bills. He suggested amending the Electricity Ordinance to address cases where new applicants are denied supply due to arrears left by previous occupants. While raising the matter,
SARAWAK can further unlock its economic potential by streamlining the application and connection process for commercial gas supply, said Piasau Assemblyman, Adam Yii Siew Sang. He said a smoother process would help local businesses, especially in Miri, benefit directly from Sarawak’s sole gas aggregator status through PETROS. He added that
THE Ministry of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development has submitted a formal request to establish two new Narcotics Addiction Rehabilitation Centre (PUSPEN) in Sarawak. Deputy Minister Datuk Mohammad Razi Sitam said the application was submitted to the Home Ministry on March 11, 2025, to address the rising demand
A proposal to construct a new Sarikei Health Clinic (Type 2) will be submitted under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP). Public Health, Housing and Local Government Deputy Minister, Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee, said the proposed facility will be built on Lot 1120, Block 33, Sarikei Land District. “It will
THE Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) has unanimously passed the Supplementary Supply (2025) Bill, 2025, approving an additional RM237,660,520 for ordinary expenditure this year. The Bill was tabled by Deputy Premier and Second Minister for Finance and New Economy, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas and seconded by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar
THE state government is urged to implement a hydrography survey to assess river depth and sedimentation from upstream to Kuala Sungai Sebiew and Kuala Kemena. Iskandar Turkee (GPS-Jepak) said the survey is vital to identify causes of flooding and to formulate short- and long-term solutions. He said the findings could
THE ongoing legal dispute between Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (PETROS) and Petroliam Nasional Bhd (ETRONAS) will remain a matter for the courts, even as a Joint Declaration signed between the Federal and Sarawak Governments sets a new framework for cooperation in the oil and gas sector. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri
LAND disputes and the absence of claimants on-site have been identified as major challenges in carrying out individual lot surveys under the Native Customary Rights (NCR) land initiative in Opar. Urban Planning, Land Administration, and Environment Deputy Minister, Datuk Len Talif Salleh, said while the state government remains committed to
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