Author: Ma Chee Seng

5 other Sarawak’s foods proposed as national heritage

KUCHING: Sarawak laksa, kolo mee, burasak, Bugis’ borongko as well as the Kelabit’s nuba laya, have all been proposed as unique national heritage, said Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. According to the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, once designated, these Sarawak delicacies would join nine other Sarawak historical dishes that

Cabinet approves PSSC current draft

KUCHING: The present draft of the Parliamentary Special Select Committee’s Anti-Party Hopping Bill (PSSC) has received Cabinet approval, said Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. According to the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law), the cabinet was informed about the proposed constitutional amendment to the Federal Constitution

State begins land acquisition for new Lawas Airport

KUCHING: Sarawak’s social harmony and unity are bolstered by well knitted connections among the people, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. He stressed the significance of sustaining Sarawak’s unity during the ‘Majlis Ramah Tamah Aidilfitri Persatuan Anak Jati Lawas 2022’ at Imperial Hotel here, on Tuesday. “Festivities

Be merry, but be cautious too

KUCHING: While the Gawai Dayak celebrations are more lively this year, Sarawakians must nevertheless follow all COVID-19 guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs) imposed by the government. According to Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, with our country transitioning to the endemic phase, economic reopening and movement control

40 seats up for grabs at Saradise mini film festival

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The public are invited to the 18th Mini Film Festival ‘Duduk and Tonton 3’ today from 4pm to 6pm at Saradise Feast in Saradise Kuching. The film screening and festival are curated by film lecturer Chong Lee Yow, in collaboration with organising students and lecturers of the Faculty

Online lecture between Politeknik Kuching Sarawak and China counterpart

KUCHING: An online lecture on ‘Prefabricated construction technology towards the achievement of sustainable building construction’ was held by Politeknik Kuching Sarawak (PKS) and Guizhou Polytechnic of Construction (GZPC). The programme was launched by PKS director Hikmatullah Hajid Ahmad Khan, and saw the participation from lecturers and more than 200 students

Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad reports higher pre-tax profit for Q1 2022

BINTULU: Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd Group’s pre-tax profit increased 50.34 per cent from RM37.40 million in the first quarter of 2021 to RM56.22 million in the first quarter of this year. According to a statement from the company, the higher operational revenue from the handling of palm oil, Dry Bulk

Mural maze an initiative to highlight Sarawak’s ethnic diversity

KUCHING: Hosting a Sarawak-themed mural programme would give more attention to the state’s ethnic diversity. Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said such programmes would also ensure that cultural heritage would not be forgotten. “The mural depicts Sarawak tourism through five angles – culture, adventure, nature, food and festivals (CANFF).

Sarawak to ensure efficiency of ports

THE Infrastructure and Port Development Ministry will continue to provide effective and efficient administration of port operating resources and import delivery services. It will also seek new economic opportunities. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said port authorities recorded a total throughput of 20.6 million tonnes in 2021, an

Projects set to create over 2,000 jobs

TWO expansion projects in Sama Jaya and 16 projects by the Industrial Coordination Committee (ICC) will create more than 2,100 jobs in Sarawak this year, says Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan during his ministerial winding up speech at the DUN sitting today. The International Trade, Industry and