Wednesday, 10 December 2025

Author: Nur Hazirah Syukur

Mukah’s traditional dish umai a must-try delicacy

JUST mention ‘umai’ and one immediately thinks of Mukah, where this traditional dish of the Melanau people originates. The taste of fresh fish, served with mixed sambal complete with sliced onions, salt, and a squeeze of calamansi lime juice, creates a unique aroma and flavour. Visitors surely will not miss

Spirit of charity bodes well for Sarawak: Sim

KUCHING: Charity events in Sarawak reflect the community’s concern for the less fortunate in the state. In stating this, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr. Sim Kui Hian said this spirit of charity is evident in the numerous fundraising activities such as the charity runs held almost every weekend. He said

Bau-China Friendship Park in the works

BAU: The Bau District is set to have a new attraction with plans to establish the Bau-China Friendship Park. Tasik Biru assemblyman, Datuk Henry Harry Jinep, said the effort is in line with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and China this year. He said it is appropriate

ICQS Serikin set to make Bau transit hub

BAU: Bau will become a transit hub for tourism and communication on completion of the Immigration, Customs, Quarantine, and Security Complex (ICQS) at Serikin. Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep, said a fund of RM50 million has been approved by the federal government to implement the project. He said

Work with YKN for mutual benefits

KUCHING: Corporate companies and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are encouraged to work with the National Welfare Foundation (YKN) to provide assistance to the community in need, especially the asnaf group. Minister of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said such cooperation can provide benefits not only to

More teachers due as MoE continues addressing shortage

KUCHING: Education Director-General Azman Adnan has assured that the shortage of about 2,000 teachers in Sarawak will be addressed periodically beginning next month. He said new appointments would then be made by the Ministry of Education (MoE). “By April, 6,000 teachers will be brought in through a Contract of Service

Primary school’s woes to get Unifor attention

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A shortage of classrooms faced by a primary school here will be given due attention. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah said the Sarawak government is always striving to help improve infrastructure facilities at schools in need. “Although policies and other matters regarding schools

MP: Don’t politicise exchanging of LPG cylinders

SIBURAN: The exchanging of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders for Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros) cylinders should not be politicised. Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin said this is crucial to prevent it from becoming a community problem. He said it is therefore important for all parties to provide clear explanations

500 red gas cylinders up for grabs

SIBURAN: Around 500 cylinders of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS) were provided in the ‘Jak Ta Nukar Tong Gas’ or Let’s Change Gas Cylinders programme today. The event, held at the Siburan Community Hall, was organised under the People’s Care Programme as part of Puncak Borneo

Ministry forms committee to monitor infrastructure

KUCHING: The Ministry of Infrastructure and Port Development (MIPD) has established the Infrastructure and Asset Monitoring Committee to investigate any issues related to the performance of road maintenance and ferry services in the state. Its Minister, who is also Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, said that this initiative