KUCHING: All venues playing Sarawak’s ethnic songs should pay royalties to the original creators. The Music Right Sarawak Berhad (MRSB), a collective management organisation (CMO), aims to ensure that Sarawak’s artistes receive the rewards they deserve for their hard work. According to Juliet Tan Soh Ping, managing director of MRSB,
SERIAN: The victims of the Kpg Krusen Siu longhouse fire which destroyed about 80 per cent of the longhouse on July 13 have received assistance from the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth wing. The aid was presented by PBB Youth secretary-general Sufian Mohat today (July 19), who represented the
SARIKEI: Parents, teachers, and students should play a role in promoting the Sarawak government’s free tertiary education initiative by 2026 to ensure everyone benefits from it. Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS) chairman Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the Sarawak government not only provides free education but also offers numerous
KEDAH: The murder of Nur Farah Kartini, who hailed from Miri, has prompted Minister of Women, Family, and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri to say this: “No woman should ever go through this.” Accompanied by officials from the National Welfare Foundation, the Social Welfare Department (JKM), and counsellors,
KUCHING: Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia Danielle Heinecke made a notable visit to the Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (SBC) yesterday (July 17), marking her final stop here before returning to Australia later that evening. The visit commenced with a tour of SBC’s planting area, showcasing a variety of plants used for
KUCHING: The ‘Tender For Us’ system is set to be piloted this year for a project undertaken by the Rajang Delta Development Agency (Radda). Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment, Datuk Len Talif Salleh noted that the Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (Tegas), in collaboration with graduates
KUCHING: The Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia, Danielle Heinecke, visited the Borneo Cultures Museum, here on today (July 16). During her visit, she toured various exhibits that showcase the rich cultural heritage of Borneo and engaged with museum staff. The visit highlighted the deep-rooted and enduring relationship between Australia and
KUCHING: A local politician has called for the historical significance of Sarawak Day, also known as Sarawak Independence Day, to be included in the national history curriculum. Public Health, Housing, and Local Government Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil said the move would educate future generations about the importance of
SRI AMAN: The 2024 Carnival of Education and Career Roadshow attracted approximately 400 students from SMK Sri Aman, Simanggang, Melugu, and Lingga. Bukit Begunan assemblyman Datuk Mong Dagang hoped that the youth and students will fully utilise the opportunities presented. “The Sarawak government aspires to foster a more digital workforce
SERIAN: The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) has been urged to conduct fire control courses in every village to prevent major fire outbreaks. Serian MP Datuk Seri Richard Riot made the call following a recent longhouse fire in Kampung Krusen Siu here which left 43 people homeless. Riot emphasised that
