BELAGA: The 2024 Apau Koyan Cultural Festival has made history with two Elite World Record achievements. One involved the creation of the world’s largest sape sculpture, measuring 12.19 metres in length, and crafted from recycled metal. Adding to this achievement was a record-breaking performance of traditional Orang Ulu music and
KUCHING: The Mambong branch of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) has resolved to support the retaining of the party president and deputy president posts uncontested in its upcoming elections. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas commended the branch for its stance, describing it as a testament to the members’
SERIAN: The Sarawak Public Works Department (PWD) has launched a Road Safety Campaign aimed at promoting safety awareness for travelers along the Pan Borneo Highway during the upcoming Christmas and New Year holidays. The campaign, in collaboration with the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) Sarawak, Sarawak Road Transport Department (RTD), Serian
SERIAN: Authorities have advised road users to exercise extra caution when travelling along certain stretches of the Pan Borneo Highway, as incomplete sections continue to be under construction, particularly with the festive season approaching. Sarawak Public Works Department (PWD) director Dr Cassidy Morris said several stretches along the highway, particularly
SIBU: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar arrived here this morning, accompanied by his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi. They were accompanied by Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman Unit) Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya, and his wife Datin Shanti
KUCHING: A a 10-foot female crocodile was captured on day 4 of ‘Crocodile Operation’ initiated by the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) along the Semariang Batu River. The corporation in its Facebook post reaffirmed its efforts to capture more crocodiles that have been frequently spotted near local residents’ homes. On Dec
LUNDU: A total of 42 individuals received their Sarawak Native Recognition Certificates at a brief ceremony held at the Lundu District Office on Thursday (Dec 12). Among the recipients, 37 individuals are residents of the Opar constituency, while five others hail from outside the Lundu district but now reside in
BAU: Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang recently handed over the site for two water supply upgrade projects in Kampung Sepadah and Kampung Stenggang, which are expected to benefit 57 households. Both projects are scheduled for completion by May 2025. The first project, located at Jalan Lorong 22, Kampung Sepadah, involves the
KUCHING: The Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) recently concluded the Sarawak Gateway to Borneo Roadshow in Jakarta and Balikpapan, solidifying tourism ties with Indonesia. The roadshow, organised in collaboration with AirAsia, positioned Sarawak as a key entry point to Borneo, offering seamless travel experiences to destinations such as Kalimantan, Sabah,
KUCHING: Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) handed over business zakat amounting to RM1,982,506.48 for the 2023 financial year to Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) in a ceremony witnessed by the Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi.
