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Bidayuh talents to perform at Bunuk Longhouse

KUCHING: Four Bidayuh — Rozzie Milla, Dino, Ceasar and Stephanie — will perform at the Brarak & Bipajak Gawai Bisegu 2023 on June 3. They will perform at Kampung Segu Bunuk longhouse, a popular tourist destination, at Jalan Borneo Heights in Penrissen-Padawan. Persatuan Segu Bunuk Penrissen (PSBP) chairman Gabriel Michael Tomi

Building successful nursing career with MAHSA

KUCHING: MAHSA University, renowned for its excellence in nursing education, recently organised a successful nursing open day event from May 20 until 21, aimed at providing prospective students and healthcare professionals with valuable insights into the university’s distinguished nursing programme and strong collaborations with leading private hospitals. “We are dedicated

800 join Sri Aman Gawai parade

SRI AMAN: About 800 participants joined in the Niti Daun Gawak Dayak Parade Sri Aman Division level held here, recently. Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Francis Harden Hollis said such events should be continued to preserve the traditions and customs of the Dayak community. Harden, who

State to host famous Babulang Festival and Lumba Kerbau in June

KUCHING: Sarawak’s Babulang Festival and Lumba Kerbau are set to take place from June 2 to June 4, and this year’s celebration promises to be a lively affair as it coincides with the state’s 60th Independence Day celebration. Sarawak Bisaya Association president Joseph Blandoi said the theme ‘60 Years of

Talk on sustainable management of clean water resources

KUCHING: The Institute of Borneo Studies (IBS) at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) is holding a talk on sustainable management of clean water resources, featuring retired civil servant and Associate Research Fellow Jayl Langub. Entitled ‘Rivers for Livelihood: Eastern Penan and Lun Bawang Perspectives’, it will focus on the sustainable management

Hope Place extends aid to a family for Hari Raya.

KUCHING: Hope Place Kuching is providing assistance and food supplies to a family of eight living in Kampung Bako as Hari Raya Aidilfitri draws near. The non-governmental organisation (NGO) recently met with Yaman Ali, a 78-year-old water taxi driver, and his wife Jemari Tahir, 75, who are responsible for caring

TSI receives Premier’s support for educational workshop

KUCHING: The Sarawak Initiatives (TSI) is committed to ensuring quality education for the children of Sarawak. As part of this commitment, TSI Chairman, Sidi Munan, announced that the organisation plans to hold an educational workshop related to Sarawak this year. “Our discussion focused on holding an educational workshop related to

100 Dayaks to don sirat on Kuching-KL flight

KUCHING:   Dayaks from Sarawak plan to make the Land of the Hornbill more prominent on the world map. Nearly 100 of them will don their unique traditional attire, especially the ‘sirat’ (loincloth), when they board a flight from Kuching to Kuala Lumpur on May 18 for the Borneo Native Festival.

BMW unveils two powerful and dynamic touring bikes

KUCHING: BMW has introduced two new motorcycles, the BMW K 1600 GT and BMW K 1600 GTL, for two-wheel enthusiasts in Malaysia. The motorcycles offer a luxurious touring experience with updated features and superior riding capabilities. The BMW K 1600 GT has a narrow six-cylinder in-line engine and an upgraded

Taking the bus home for Raya

BY LILIANA SHERYN KUCHING: For the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration, Muslims living far away from their families have either return home (balik kampung) early or are still preparing their trip, which can be challenging and tiring depending on the distance involved. A convenient and affordable option, even for those who