KUCHING: Sarawak’s development momentum will be driven by stronger connectivity and a resilient financial ecosystem, with infrastructure upgrades and financial institutions playing a key role in supporting long-term growth. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said connectivity remains a major driver of competitiveness, as improved roads, ports,
SARAWAK RIVER ICON … Everyone knows that the ‘perahu tambang,’ or river taxi, has been the icon of the Sarawak River. Here, Siti Norlela Ismail, who operates a stall at the Borneo Craft and Textile Festival 2023, is showing a locally made replica of the ‘perahu tambang’ designed as a
FAMILY HERITAGE… Ajijah Abdullah, 80 years old, spreads out a 300-year-old Pua Kumbu, a traditional Iban woven textile valued at RM130,000. Originating from Rumah Laso, Kapit, she shared that the Pua Kumbu was woven by her great-great-grandmother, named Sudan, when she was 12 years old. She operates a stall at
The ‘DuitSmart Kids’ financial literacy programme, organised by Smart Reader Worldwide and Hong Leong Bank, made it into the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) recently for “Most Children Graduated From A Financial Literacy Programme”. A total of 1,789 children between the ages of four and seven graduated from the course during
Sixty-three-year-old Bidin Bujang of Kampung Moyan Ulu in Asajaya is happy and proud to participate in ‘Semarak Merdeka’, a recent pre-Malaysia Day programme. He knows that flag-waving is not a real measure of love for the country, but as an outward display of one’s patriotism it is appropriate and quite
NEVER ENDING TASK … Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) contract workers scoop floating rubbish to keep Sarawak River clean and sightly. It is a never-ending task because both natural and man-made debris just keep going into the river which runs through the middle of Kuching, the capital city and premier
NATURE’S WONDER … Simon Eldine Jaboh of Kampung Quop about 28 kilometres from Kuching City showing the Split Rock of Kampung Quop. The rock is neatly split straight across into two parts as if it is done by someone with a sharp tool. Simon said, it is believed to be
No handshake, no hug and no peck on the cheek, but a shot on the forehead that this young Hari Raya visitor takes with a smile. It was the first day of Raya at Nerwani Marikan’s home at Taman Estate 28 Petra Jaya, Kuching, and her visitors this time were
Marikan Bolhassan (second left) leading other family members with a prayer before having their Hari Raya feast at their house at Taman Estate, Petra Jaya, Kuching. This year, the family celebrates Hari Raya in moderation and within the presence of only close family members as everyone is observing the conditional