Author: Annabell Naja Tommy

DOLLA set to surprise BSMF attendees

KUCHING: DOLLA, a homeland women’s pop ensemble, will surprise attendees at the forthcoming Borneo Sonic Music Festival (BSMF) at the Sarawak Stadium here. The festival will take place from Oct 11-12.   DOLLA announced at a press conference at the Hilton Hotel Kuching on Sunday that it would perform more

Dolla meets fans at shopping centre

KUCHING: Members of Dolla, a female pop group, surprised fans with a special meet-and-greet session at the Plaza Merdeka shopping centre on Sunday. Dolla’s presence will add to the excitement of the Borneo Sonic Music Festival, to be held on October 11 and 12 at the Sarawak Stadium in Petra

Ahmady Mohd Spuan is best male contestant

KUCHING: The song ‘Nak Dara Rindu’ brought Ahmady Mohd Spuan the opportunity to perform at the national level in the P. Ramlee Star Summit at the Perpaduan Stadium next month. The 34-year-old participant was crowned Best Male P. Ramlee Participant in the Sarawak Zone at the P. Ramlee Auditorium, RTM

Need for research to boost sago yields

KOTA SAMARAHAN: It is important to conduct research aimed at increasing sago production to ensure its viability as a food source. The sago palm, also known as the ‘tree of life,’ is not only a source of food for the community but also a symbol of resilience, said Education, Innovation,

‘Samuel Beats Cancer’ balloon maze on Sept 27-29

SIBU: The Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS) is bringing its latest Balloon Maze, titled ‘Samuel Beats Cancer,’ here to raise awareness about childhood cancer. Held in conjunction with Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the maze will be open from Sept 27-29 from 10am to 10pm at Wisma Sanyan. “We are thrilled

SPM no trivial matter, Fadillah reminds students

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has cautioned students against being complacent about the SPM exam, as it is an important step in planning their future. “Don’t see SPM as a trivial matter, this is the beginning of a career in life, if you don’t take it

The Iban Heritage: Celebrating Cultural Resilience

THE Iban are one of the original indigenous peoples of Borneo, primarily found in Sarawak, West Kalimantan, Brunei and Sabah. The Iban, also known as Sea Dayaks, are a branch of the Dayak ethnic groups on the island of Borneo. It is believed that the term “Iban” comes from the

Young souls, old roots

KUCHING: Over 800 youth from across Sarawak converged at the 611 Bread of Life Christian Church from September 17 to 18 for the Tribal Gathering Youth event. In a statement, this faith gathering aimed to rekindle the youth’s passion for their tribal heritage while equipping them to become positive forces

Christians pray for Malaysia’s prosperity

MUKAH: Over 200 Christians from five local churches gathered at St. Peter and Paul Mukah Church to celebrate Malaysia Day with a special prayer service recently. The united prayer service, which included representatives from BEM Church, Mukah Methodist, BEM ELIM, Mukah Anglican Centre, and Mukah Baptist Church, began at 8

A resilient and passionate musical journey

Phoebe Chloe Lawai, a 19-year-old artist from Miri, has carved out her path in the music scene with grit and passion. Her journey weaves a tale filled with highs of success and lows of challenges, blending to create a symphony of growth and wisdom. At just 11, the music captured