Author: Alexandra Lorna

Baleh-Kapit Raft Safari from July 12-14

KAPIT: The Baleh-Kapit Raft Safari is returning this year and will be held from July 12 to 14, said Kapit Resident Galong Luang. Galong, who is also the chairman of the Main Committee for the 27th Edition of the Baleh-Kapit Raft Safari 2024, said that the Raft Safari was an

State committed to reducing logging activities

KUCHING: The Sarawak government through the Sarawak Forest Department remains committed to reducing logging activities to approximately 2 million cubic metres annually in line with forest management certification standards. In stating this, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan emphasised the importance of aligning the state’s forest management with

Nurturing varsity students on Malay language literature

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) Sarawak branch has been actively promoting and emphasising on the usage of Malay literature in the state. In line with its continuous effort to empower the Malay language in literature, DBP Sarawak branch together with Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak recently organised the

RWMF 2024, all set and ready to electrify the masses

KUCHING: The highly anticipated Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) 2024 will start tomorrow (June 28) until June 30 at its permanent annual venue, the Sarawak Cultural Village. This year’s theme aptly titled ‘Evolution,’ underscores the festival’s dedication to sustainability and responsible tourism. Happening during the weekends, the festival will showcase

Kampung Pemukat, Lawas fire victims to get assistance, assures Awang Tengah

LAWAS: Fire victims at Kampung Pemukat, Kuala Lawas here will continue receiving assistance, including rebuilding their homes, says Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. He said the cause of the fire and the total amount of losses are still under investigation. “We will continue to assist the fire

Swinburne opens next generation upgraded campus

KUCHING: Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus has marked a pivotal milestone with the official unveiling of its upgraded campus, positioning the next generation university at the forefront of higher education. Swinburne University of Technology’s Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Pascale Quester said the transformative project demonstrated Swinburne’s promise to be

ART station to be built at Swinburne Sarawak

KUCHING: One of the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) stations will be located at the Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus here, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the university’s location is very central in the state move to upgrade the city’s public transportation system.

Students must gear for future challenges

KUCHING: Students are encouraged to define their own success and be prepared for the challenges that come with either furthering their studies at higher levels or entering the workforce. In stating this, Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman, who is also the chief political secretary to the Premier, said that in

Sarawak, Sabah diesel subsidy rationalisation exemption due to higher usage – PM

KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has clarified the federal government’s decision to exempt Sarawak and Sabah from the diesel subsidy rationalisation exercise, citing higher diesel usage in these states compared to Peninsular Malaysia. He said the exemption was not due to demands or pressures but rather based on

Dayak athletes honoured at 2024 Gawai Dayak Gala Dinner

KUCHING: The 2024 state-level Gawai Dayak Gala Dinner at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) featured the presentation of the 2024 Dayak Youth Sports Icon Award to four Sarawakian athletes. This award recognizes and appreciates Dayak athletes who have brought honour to both Malaysia and Sarawak on the international sports