Author: Nur Farihan Razali

DBNA members conduct educational tour

MUKAH: A group of 24 members of the Mukah branch from the Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) recently conducted an educational visit to Uma Ukit Apau Koyan, Sungai Asap Belaga. The visit aimed to broaden the knowledge of association members by allowing them to see for themselves Sarawak’s most unique

Songket heritage needs young hands

TANJUNG MANIS: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan and his wife, Datuk Dayang Morliah Awang Daud, visited the Traditional Songket Weaving Centre in Kampung Rajang recently. During the visit, Awang Tengah urged the younger generation to learn and embrace this cultural heritage. “They need to learn this field

Fishermen told to help curb encroachment, piracy

KUALA BALINGIAN: The fishing community has been urged to alert the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (APMM) of the presence of foreign fishermen or even pirates in the country’s waters. Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi said, apart from the presence of foreign fishermen or pirates, there is a need to monitor

A carnival of joy and creativity

BALINGIAN: A children’s carnival has emerged as a platform to foster young talent and enhance social and emotional skills. Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi said that this carnival provided an opportunity for children to indirectly showcase their talents. Abdul Yakub expressed gratitude to parents, nursery and preschool management, and the

RM5.37mil Al-Haj Mosque opens in Kampung Jerijeh

TANJUNG MANIS: The Al-Haj Mosque, valued at RM5.37 million, is fully equipped with basic facilities, serving not only as a place of worship but also as a platform for inclusive human capital development. Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment, Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the mosque also

Mini market donates food items to PMU students

MUKAH: The Daro Family Mini Market made donation via the Food Bank Siswa to students at Mukah Polytechnic (PMU), here, today. According to a statement from the Office of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) here, the donation was in the form of food items. “This

Association backs ‘Bird-Free Zone’ efforts with RM1,600 donation

MUKAH: The Mukah Small Traders and Hawkers Association (PPPKM) contributed RM1,600 to support the establishment of a ‘Bird-Free Zone’ at the Medan Mall Concourse in Mukah. According to trader Fazila Satma Majidi, the concourse was previously filled with birds, disrupting business activities. “This area is a source of income for

MGTF Sarawak taekwondo exponents win one gold, two silver

MUKAH: The Malaysian Global Taekwondo Federation (MGTF) Sarawak successfully brought home one gold and two silver medals at the 1 Legacy International Taekwondo League 2024, held at SJKC Chung Kuo Melaka recently. Taekwon-Do Tunas Mukah Club head coach Zaidi Morshidi stated that they only sent two participants to the tournament.

Youth learn to live drug-free

MUKAH: Thirty students from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Mukah recently participated in the Youth Health Without AIDS Programme (PROSTAR) 2.0. According to Dr. Haseanti Hussein, a Public Health Specialist from the Sarawak Health Department, the programme aims to cultivate a healthy, positive, and forward-thinking youth generation. “We are aware that

Unity under the lantern glow

MUKAH: Over 6,000 people gathered at Dataran Pehin Setia Raja for the 2024 Mukah Division Level Lantern Festival Celebration. Deputy Minister for Economy Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib said that this was the third year of the festival, with participation increasing each year. “This demonstrates the strong support from all parties,