Author: Sulok Tawie

Hidden Wetland Eco-Park offers nature retreat near Kuching

KUCHING: Located off Jalan Telaga Air, there is an eco-park that is little known to the tourists and nature lovers. Owner Dennis Wong, a retired engineer with the Public Works Department (JKR), considers the Wetland Eco-Park a hidden secret that he has kept to himself for years. However, he said

PBDS mourns passing of Pope Francis

KUCHING: Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak (PBDS) today joined Catholics and Christians worldwide in mourning the death of Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21 at the age of 88. PBDS information chief Andrew Bugie said the party and its members extend their deepest condolences to all Roman Catholics and

Comradeship among senior citizens at Aidilfitri gathering

KUCHING: Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, graced the Majlis Ramah Tamah Aidilfitri organised by the Sarawak Gerontology and Geriatrics Society (SGGS) at Kozi Square here on Saturday night. She was impressed by the comradeship shown by the senior citizens who were still physically and

Former PKR candidate, Boniface Willy Tumek, passes away

KUCHING: Former Sarawak Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) election candidate, Boniface Willy Tumek, passed away early today at Sarawak General Hospital (SGH), where he had been receiving treatment for cancer. His wife, Angela Ritikos, confirmed that Boniface breathed his last at around 5.20 am. He had been battling cancer over the

PBDS lodges complaints with police and relevant authorities

KUCHING: Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak (PBDS) yesterday distanced itself from a Facebook’s post using its name against the state government regarding financial assistance to the recent flood victims. Its information chief Andrew Bugie Ipang said the party has lodged complaints with the police and the relevant authorities against those individuals

The “K” on the IC, its significance and importance

KUCHING: The letter “K” inserted at the bottom right corner of the Identity Card (IC) of Sarawakians has long been a subject of interest, especially when issues on birth certificate, citizenship, employment and welfare benefits are raised. Since becoming the Chief Minister in 2017 and then the Premier, Datuk Patinggi

Seniors renew friendship at pre-Christmas gathering

KUCHING: Some 30 senior citizens were in a cheerful and joyous mood during their pre-Christmas gathering cum-potluck lunch at a hotel here, today. Sarawak Gerontology and Geriatrics Society (SGGS) president Dennis Tan said the occasion was to renew bonding and friendship among the seniors, many of whom are retired professionals

Targetted five mil visitor arrivals achievable next year

KUCHING: Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah is  quite confident that the target of five million visitor arrivals in Sarawak and a RM12.75 billion tourism receipts set for next year is achievable with the acquisition of MASwings. He said the state government is

SUPP Youth elects Kevin Lau as new chief

KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan chairman Kevin Lau Kor Jie has been elected as the new chairman of the party’s Youth Wing for the 2025-2027 period, at its triennial delegates conference (TDC).  He replaced Deputy Minister of Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Michael Tiang, who did

Bullish palm oil market keeps rural farmers smiling

RURAL farmers, especially those with plots of native customary rights (NCR) land planted with oil palm, have every reason to smile these days. The prices of fresh fruit bunches (FFB) have risen steadily over the last two to three months. The prices of FFB, depending on localities in Sarawak, range between RM930