KUCHING: Aleysha Shareef was thrilled as she proudly accepted a scholarship from the esteemed New York Film Academy after her outstanding performance and gold medal win at the 27th World Championships of Performing Arts. “I was really excited when they mentioned that I got a gold medal and a champion,
BELAGA: Suziana Sampang was overjoyed after she was crowned as the ‘Daven Kayan Unak’ winner for the adult category at the Belaga District level ‘Pesta Do Ledoh 2024’. The ‘Daven Kayan Unak’ is a fashion show consisting of three categories – adult, veteran and children, which displays elements of traditional
BELAGA: Belaga residents are urged to embrace new technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) as times evolve. “It is a digitally advanced world we live in today, your personal data is important and you should not lose your phones either, especially now that scams are rampant. “Have your phones with you
BELAGA: A cultural committee within the Village Security and Development Committees (JKKKs) has been suggested to preserve traditions and cultures for future generations. Deputy Minister of Digital Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong said the committee would enable the younger generation to uphold the tradition when the elders are gone. “When the
SARIKEI: A two-storey farmhouse at Jalan Meruton – Jalan Hong Ming was completely destroyed by fire today (Jul 7). The State Fire and Rescue Operations Centre (Bomba) said it received an emergency call pertaining to the incident at 12.41pm. The Sarikei fire station was dispatched to the scene, where they
KUCHING: A man sustained injuries to his left leg while attempting to extinguish a fire that broke out at Kampung Pulo Hulu here today (July 7). The State Fire and Rescue Operations Centre (Bomba) received a distress call at 1.11am pertaining to the incident. Firefighters from the Petra Jaya fire
BELAGA: The Kayans of Uma Kahei in Belaga celebrated their culture for the first time in a festival called ‘Pesta Do Ledoh,’ held from July 5 to July 6. The atmosphere was vibrant as Kayan men and women adorned themselves in colourful traditional costumes. In the Uma Kahei longhouse, the
BELAGA: Visitors are captivated by the rich cultural tapestry and deep heritage proudly displayed by the Kayan community. Tashi Pem from Bhutan lauded the festival as an interesting cultural showcase, expressing her admiration for the participants. “To see the young people returning to celebrate their culture is wonderful. It’s unique—it
BELAGA: Pesta Do Ledoh is an opportunity for the younger generation to learn about the historical practices and customs of their forebears. Belaga assemblyman Datuk Liwan Lagang said the festival serves as a reminder on ancestral beliefs and the origins of their culture. “There are many of you who are
BELAGA: People here have been urged to take full advantage of digital technology but, at the same time, be mindful of its many potential drawbacks. Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunications Datuk Liwan Lagang said technology has many uses especially to spread information effectively and immediately. “Just as I walked
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