BINTULU: Delfina Damun Kiran was crowned ‘Kumang Gawai Dayak Bintulu 2025’ during the Bintulu Division-Level Pre-Gawai Dinner event held at Dinner World Bintulu Restaurant on Saturday evening. The 25-year-old Bidayuh woman’s victory earned her a cash prize of RM3,000, along with a trophy, tiara, sash, floral bouquet and certificate of
BINTULU: The Dayak community is urged to celebrate the upcoming Gawai Dayak festival modestly and responsibly. Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department, Datuk Seri John Sikie Tayai, emphasised the importance of prudent spending, particularly considering the financial commitments many families will face after the festivities. “We know that after Gawai,
BINTULU: Over 500 participants from diverse backgrounds took part in the SOPMA Baton Run 2025, a charity event aimed at raising awareness and funds for the deaf sports community in Malaysia. Organised by the Sarawak Deaf Sports Association, the event forms part of the promotional efforts and preparations for the
BINTULU: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan has called on all applicants of Native Customary Rights (NCR) land to fully cooperate by being present on site during the land survey process. According to him, one of the main reasons for delays in land surveying is the failure of
BINTULU: Deputy Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, has reminded the public to be honest when making claims on land, particularly Native Customary Rights (NCR) land, in order to avoid disputes and encroachments that could disrupt community harmony. He emphasised that the Sarawak Government remains committed to
BINTULU: The Sarawak Government remains committed to implementing balanced and comprehensive development across the state as a key strategy to raise household incomes. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said that an inclusive development approach is vital to avoid inequality between urban and rural areas. “We do not
BINTULU: Lawas folk who have long resided here are urged to fully capitalise on the rapid development of this city, which has now become one of Sarawak’s key hubs for investment and economic growth. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said that the Lawas community who have been
BINTULU: The public has been cautioned against being easily swayed by unfounded accusations circulating on TikTok and other social media platforms about the Bintulu Islamic Welfare Trust Board (LAKIB). Its chairman, Iskandar Turkee, said the allegations which went viral recently are completely baseless. Iskandar, who is Jepak assemblyman, explained that
TATAU: Education is not merely a means of escaping poverty, but the cornerstone of rural development and the most valuable asset for future generations, stressed Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department, Datuk Seri John Sikie Tayai. He reiterated the Sarawak Government’s commitment toward providing free education for all citizens of
BINTULU: Students of Sekolah Menengah Kai Dee can now enjoy sports activities in a more comfortable and safer environment following the recent completion of the school’s badminton court upgrade. The project was funded under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) allocation for the Tanjong Batu constituency and was officially handed over