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,
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
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
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
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,”
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
KUCHING: Puncak Borneo Member of Parliament, Datuk Willie Mongin, is inviting the public, including foreign tourists, to witness the ‘Brarak & Bipajak Gawai Bisegu 2025’, which will be held at Kampung Segu Bunuk, Jalan Puncak Borneo here on June 2. He believes this year’s parade or procession would offer a
TURNING an abandoned countryside home into a holiday stay can be tough, yet a rewarding endeavour. This is especially so for a place where the old home location offers a unique and authentic travel experience. Wes Kandung Homestay, located at a deserted site in Kampung Pain Bojong, upper Penrissen, is
KUCHING: To all country music lovers, book your date, shine your boots and hats, call your peers and friends, clear your throat and get ready to ride to Siniawan Old Town in September as the Siniawan Country Music Festival (SCMF) is back. SCMF patron, Miro Simuh, said the SCMF 2025
KUCHING: The relevant state department and agencies are in the process of expropriating a land lot along Jalan Puncak Borneo for the construction of a new secondary school. Puncak Borneo Member of Parliament, Datuk Willie Mongin, revealed that the site has been identified, and efforts are now underway to acquire