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Citrawarna expects RM200,000 for handcrafts sales

KUCHING: The four-day Citrawarna Keluarga Malaysia 2022 is expected to achieve a total revenue of RM200,000 for handcrafts sales, with more than 50,000 visitors to the carnival.   Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said RM162,000 was collected from the handicrafts sales, on the first three

Sarawak committed to modern agriculture mission

SERIAN: Sarawak is committed to providing infrastructure to develop modern agriculture at Tarat Agriculture Station (TAS), including Semenggoh Nature Reserve. Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said TAS needed to improve its infrastructure to apply the smart farming method. “I notice they need

Citrawarna Keluarga Malaysia 2022: Good response from public

KUCHING: The launch of the Citrawarna Keluarga Malaysia 2022 celebration yesterday received enthusiastic response from the public.   The event themed ‘Cultural Diversity Festival’ highlights various uniqueness in the activities held from Feb 24 to 27 at the Kuching Waterfront. The Sarawak Drum Festival, Sarawak Craft Festival, Malaysian Textile Craft

Citrawarna good for tourism

KUCHING: The inaugural Citrawarna Keluarga Malaysia 2022 celebration kicked-off yesterday at the Kuching Waterfront here. On its first day of its launch, various information booths promoted tourism sectors from different states while various activities were drawn up to enliven the event. New Sarawak Tribune spoke to members of public for

Beauty of bonsai on display for all to see

KUCHING: Entries to the 2022 Sarawak Open – Bonsai & Suiseki Championship hosted at La Promenade Mall will come under judging scrutiny from Wednesday (Feb 23). The competition featuring 168 trees in 16 categories will see judges giving their take on the Wrightia Religiosa, Buxus Harlandi, Podacarpus Costalis, Sysigium Cauliflora,

Chief political secretary plays down misgivings

KUCHING: Take the trouble to understand the reasons behind renaming the term for the state government leader. And, more importantly, respect the decision of Sarawak. The advice comes from the Chief Minister’s chief political secretary Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman  He was reacting to the statement by Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka’s (DBP)

Mother language connects me to my culture

KUCHING: Monday, 21 February is International Mother Language Day, a day to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and to promote multilingualism.  ‘Mother language’, or ‘mother tongue’, is the language a person speaks from earliest childhood. For most people, this is just one language but children in multilingual families

Pat on the back for ‘No Plastic Straw’ campaign

KUCHING: The ‘No Plastic Straw’ campaign by Kuching South City Council (MBKS)  is a good initiative, said Nurdalillah Amirah Bakri, a Sarawak Forestry Corporation conservation officer. “It gives the public a chance to participate,” she added while commenting on an announcement by Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng on the successful

‘No Plastic Straw’ campaign: An example for other businesses to follow

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council’s (MBKS) ‘No Plastic Straw’ campaign is an excellent example of how government and green enterprises can contribute to biodiversity sustainability, said founder cum president of Kuching Beach Cleaners Association Alcila Abby. She stated that the programme served as an example for other businesses to follow.

Incentives for students who passed trial exams

SERIAN: With 10 days left before the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination commences, Serian MP Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem has called on parents of the candidates to continue supporting their children. As a former teacher, he said he fully supports the efforts of teachers in ensuring that the upcoming