Tuesday, 5 August 2025

Author: Rintos Mail

A maze of a garden shaped by rocks

IS it true that it just offers angry looking rock formations with jagged edges? No, walk in the Paku Rock Maze Garden, and you will find the place a perfect blend of challenge and tranquility. My first visit to the Paku Rock Maze Garden was in September 2022, when it

Wellness experience at Paku Spring

IS soaking in hot springs good for you? Hot springs are widely believed to offer various healing benefits due to their mineral-rich waters and warm temperatures, and research supports these claims. Studies indicate that soaking in hot springs can improve musculoskeletal pain, skin conditions, cardiovascular health, and mental well-being.  For

Building a legacy through Taekwon-Do

THERE are many Bidayuhs in Bau, Sarawak who have a passion for International Taekwond-Do Federeation (ITF).  Grandmaster Peter Timik, for example, is one of the prominent figures in the Sarawak Taekwon-Do ITF, and has been recognised for his dedication and leadership in the sport.  He is actually the first ITF

RM30-million pig abattoir planned in Serembu to boost jobs

KUCHING: A large-scale pig abattoir is being planned for implementation in Serembu to boost employment in the agricultural sector. Serembu assemblyman Miro Simuh said the project is one of several major developments he has proposed for his constituency, with funding allocated under the Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA). He

Penrissen’s Kampung Segu Benuk longhouse

Only a handful of families still live in it. Nevertheless, the longhouse is still a vital repository of cultural heritage, where traditional ceremonies, music, dance, and oral traditions are practised and passed down through generations. While modernization and evolving needs have led to modifications, especially in roofing materials and design,

Get clearer picture from state, Willie tells Nurul

KUCHING: PKR deputy president Nurul Izzah Anwar should get more details from the state authorities to have a better picture on the Native Customary Rights (NCR) land issue in Sarawak, said Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin. He said making unverified statements pertaining to the issue does not help solve

RM40-million food processing hub in Paku on the cards

KUCHING: Plans are being drawn up to establish a RM40-million food processing hub in Paku, Bau. Serembu assemblyman Miro Simuh said the hub aims to boost the local economy by processing agricultural products and creating value-added food items.  To be funded by state government through the Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency

Night of colour, song and dance steeped in Bidayuh tradition

NO “tua gawea” performing pagan rituals such as the ‘Nguguoh’. No “Dayung Borih” (priestesses) summoning the rice goddess to feast upon the offerings that had been prepared, and to accept the thanks of the people for a good harvest. No procession up and down the ruai to welcome the spirit

Siniawan Waterfront completion delayed again, now expected in July

KUCHING: The critically delayed Siniawan Waterfront project is now expected to be fully completed in July, says Serembu Assemblyman, Miro Simuh. According to him, the main contractor had initially assured him that the project would be completed by June 31. “I doubt they can finish the project by June 31,”

Discovering the wonders of Curtain Waterfall

WHILE it may not be the tallest waterfall in the Bengoh Range along the Ton River, Curtain Waterfall is impressively wide, reminiscent of a theatre curtain dyed in white. It stands out as one of the most popular waterfalls in the area, alongside the Susung Waterfalls in Pain Bojong-Sting. At