HIS interest in farming developed from a young age, influenced by family and early exposure to agricultural activities. Like most children in the rural areas in the old days, Toking Saek grew up assisting his parents, learning farming skills and developing a connection to the land. Spending time on the
KUCHING: The proposed Siniawan Multilevel Car Park & Rooftop Arena is expected to boost the little town of Siniawan into a vibrant tourist destination soon. Serembu Assemblyman, Miro Simuh, said RM28 million has been set aside for the implementation of the project. He said the Siniawan Multilevel Car Park &
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
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
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
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
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
