Saturday, 2 May, 2026

9:45 AM

, Kuching, Sarawak

Author: Nurul Shima Shahminon

SUPP champions people’s rights, fair development

BINTULU: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) will continue to play its role as a key pillar in the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), especially in championing the rights of the people and ensuring balanced development across the state. SUPP Bintulu Branch Chairman and Tanjong Batu Assemblyman, Johnny Pang Leong Ming,

Gawai a symbol of Dayak identity, cultural resilience and unity

BINTULU: The Gawai celebration should be viewed as more than just a harvest festival as it stands as a symbol of identity, cultural resilience and unity in the Dayak community. Tourism, Arts and Culture, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, said Gawai reflects the spirit of a community rooted in ancestral

Longhouse residents gear up for celebration

BINTULU: As the Gawai Dayak celebration on June 1 approaches, Robert Pengabang longhouse at Sungai Sebungan is busy with preparations to celebrate the festival in a spirit rich with tradition and cultural heritage. Residents of the longhouse have begun decorating their homes since last week with colourful decorations, traditional bamboo

Longhouse residents gear up for Gawai festivity

BINTULU: As the Gawai Dayak celebration on June 1 approaches, the longhouse community of Robert Pengabang in Sungai Sebungan is busy with preparations to celebrate the festival in a spirit rich with tradition and cultural heritage.Residents of the longhouse have begun decorating their homes since last week with colourful kain

‘Pekit Kumang Gawai Tatau’ pageant makes return

BINTULU: Young women from the Kakus constituency now have a unique opportunity to showcase their cultural pride and elegance through the Pekit Kumang Gawai Tatau 2025 competition, scheduled for June 14 in conjunction with the district-level Gawai Dayak celebration in Tatau. The prestigious pageant returns with a mission to strengthen

Dayaks called to champion cultural heritage amid progress

BINTULU: The Dayak community has been urged to continue championing its cultural heritage to ensure it does not become a mere symbol of the past. Organising chairman of the 2025 Bintulu Division Pre-Gawai Dayak Celebration, Thomas Nyaring Mawan, said by doing so it will remain relevant in the rapidly evolving modern

Delfina Damun Kiran is ‘Kumang Gawai Dayak Bintulu 2025’ 

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

Celebrate Gawai Dayak prudently

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,

500 participants rally for SOPMA Baton Run

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

Awang Tengah urges full cooperation in NCR land surveys

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