Author: Gabriel Lihan

Two men injured in crash

BINTULU: Two men sustained injuries after their van crashed along Jalan Bintulu Airport on Saturday night. According to a statement by the Fire and Rescue Operation Centre (Bomba), a team of firemen was promptly despatched to the scene to rescue the two men who were trapped in the vehicle. It

UK heading for winter of discontent?

KUCHING: A new Prime Minister and a new King presents a new challenge for the United Kingdom. Political observer Datuk Peter Minos said the whole world mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth for she was a great person, truly respected and honoured as she was one great towering lady of

Mooncakes with touch of creativity

KUCHING: Embracing different cultures and traditions is a norm in Sarawak that can be done in a creative way. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said mooncakes, for example, now are done with different variations with an added creativity like green tea, durian and coffee flavours.

Food vendors hopeful of brisk sales

KUCHING: Food vendors at the Borneo Music Festival 2022 are excited and expected a large turnout at the two-day event being held from Sept 9 to 10 at the Sarawak Cultural Village (SCV). The festival which features international artistes DJ Soda and Alan Walker, started around 1pm with visitors already

Spirited rural teacher raises hopes for brighter future

HIDDEN away in the jungles of Matu along the mighty Batang Igan are several longhouses that have stories to tell about the reality of life away from the modern comforts of urban centres. Constant travels are possible only by boats as there are no roads to the outside world –

Tasik Biru Festival capitalises tourism concept

BAU: Tasik Biru Festival, which will be held from Sept 11 to Oct 2, is expected to attract 60,000 visitors to the lake vicinity. Deputy Minister of Transport 2 Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said the 11-day festival will be Bau’s official tourist event in the years to come. “Hosting the

Sekiu oil Matu’s best kept secret

HIDDEN in the Melanau heartland, deep in the shadow of forests along the narrow coastal belt of Sarawak, lies the lonely town of Matu – quiet, calm and serene. The first thing one would notice immediately are the stilt houses in Matu which is a common sight in the area.

Internet connectivity remains a stumbling block

MUKAH: Internet connectivity remains a problem for children to have access to education. Shahida Marishmudin, a teacher at Tabika Kemas Bruan Besar here said that internet connectivity is an issue for children to have proper learning activity, “I have been here for eleven years, and access to the internet has

PETRONAS builds eight pre-schools in Matu

MUKAH: Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) has built eight pre-schools in Matu at a cost of RM1.18 million.   In disclosing this, Project Execution Manager of Petronas Sarawak, Nor Azam Abang Zawawie, said that Jemoreng assemblyman, Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya, had asked Petronas’ help to develop the eight Tabika Kemas  for

Museum enthralls visiting ‘Anak Samurai’

KUCHING: The wealth of history, costumes and artifacts on display at the Borneo Cultures Museum here took their breath way. The group of 13 Japanese students from the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies were visiting the museum on the third day of their stay here. Eager as they were the