Author: Nura V Lorna

Analyst calls for special attention on education

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak’s (GPS) manifesto for the Jepak state by-election is in line with the Sarawak government’s dedication to bring about a holistic development of the region. In doing so it emphasises the importance of ensuring the residents of the Jepak constituency do not lag behind in terms of

Mosque relief fund apt replacement for Palestinian Solidarity Week

BINTULU: The Sarawak government has taken the right step by establishing a relief fund in mosques for contributions to the Palestinian people affected by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Datuk Seri Roland Sagah said the initiative to replace participation in

RM290,000 allocated by Unifor to religious institutions in Lundu 

LUNDU: Grants amounting to RM290,000 from the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) were allocated to various religious institutions in the constituency.  The list of recipients included the Good Shepherd Church, Kampung Perigi Temple, Lundu Chung Hua Association, and Kampung Pueh Lundu Joint Committee of the Christian Cemetery.  The contribution was

Commitment to developing places of worship for various religious communities 

BAU: The Sarawak government, through the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor), has reaffirmed its commitment to developing places of worship for various religious communities in the state. During a charity dinner at the St Teresa Avila Church here on Saturday (Oct 28), Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang emphasised the importance of

GPS manifesto gets the thumbs-up

KUCHING: Political analyst Lee Kuok Tiung applauded the Gabungan Parti Sarawak’s (GPS) manifesto for the Jepak state by-election. He praised the14-thrust manifesto as a well-rounded plan for the development of Sarawak, noting that it serves as a comprehensive roadmap for Sarawak’s future. He stressed that GPS’ manifesto represents a continuation

Analyst lauds GPS-PBB manifesto for Jepak by-election

KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak-Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (GPS-PBB) Jepak manifesto focuses on local development, says a political analyst. Prof Dr Novel Lyndon stressed the significance of political manifestos in the electoral process, shedding light on the content and implications of the GPS-PBB 14-thrust manifesto for the Jepak by-election. According

Sarawak-born Hollywood heartthrob indulges in local cuisine

KUCHING: Renowned Hollywood heartthrob Henry Golding has returned to his roots in Sarawak, and he’s wasting no time savouring the beloved local dishes close to his heart. He took to Instagram yesterday morning to express his excitement with fans. In a post that swiftly garnered over 57,000 likes, the 36-year-old

Parent-teacher body receives RM15,000 in grant

PANTU: Balai Ringin assemblyman Datuk Snowdan Lawan has allocated RM15,000 under the Minor Rural Project (MRP) to the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) of Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Pantu. The contribution was made during the ‘Majlis Merarau’ organised by the PTA at Balai Hall here on Saturday. During the same event, Snowdan who

Thrills and spills at maiden Borneo Outdoor Festival

SEMATAN: Adventure enthusiasts and outdoor lovers gathered at the picturesque Pueh Youth Camp for the inaugural Borneo Outdoor Festival (BOF) and the seventh edition of the Sarawak Adventure Challenge (SAC) yesterday. These events, celebrated as a joint extravaganza, showcased the natural beauty and thrill of Sarawak’s outdoors. Tourism, Creative Industry

Ministry out to enhance homestay tourism sector

BINTULU: The Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Arts is committed to improving the homestay tourism sector, particularly in Sarawak. Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing stated that this effort will involve engaging rural communities in longhouses and villages. As such, he stressed the importance of cleanliness to all participants of