AS a child, Martiana Chia often watched her Bidayuh grandmother brew tuak at the longhouse on weekends, using a family recipe which has been handed down through generations. Her grandmother – Margaret Dobin Rasa – doesn’t rely on any measuring tools; her process is all about ‘agak-agak’ (using her instincts).
KUCHING: The proposed merger between the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) and Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) is deemed necessary for the latter’s political survival. Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) president Voon Lee Shan said that his party had loosely collaborated with PSB during the 15th General Election last year to avoid contesting
KUCHING: On the eve of the Hari Malaysia day this year, Sarawak was shocked and saddened with the passing of Jepak incumbent Datuk Talib Zulpilip. The former minister in the Sarawak Chief Minister’s Office (Integrity and Ombudsman) died of complications to his kidneys at 5.50 pm on Sept 15 after
KUCHING: The Orang Ulu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OUCCI) has praised Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s recent commitment to prioritise technical and financial courses in the forthcoming free tertiary education. Describing this prioritisation as a ‘master stroke,’ OUCCI chairman Datuk Mutang Tagal hailed the move
KUCHING: As the holiday season approaches, Ba’Kelalan assemblyman Baru Bian has called upon Malaysians to prioritise unity and uphold peace amidst challenging times. In a Christmas message, he stressed the importance of fostering harmonious coexistence within the diverse fabric of Malaysia. “In Malaysia, despite the exploitation of racial and religious
KUCHING: Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen strongly believes in the relevance of traditional media as a trustworthy source of information in the modern digital era. Despite the widespread availability of information on various social media platforms and the increasing trend of accessing news via mobile phones, he stressed the
KUCHING: Sarawak must learn through past experience in dealing with the Covid-19 epidemic though the surge in the disease now is not serious. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said everyone should do their part, including maintaining a distance from one another, practising good hygiene, and wearing masks
KUCHING: Political analysts believe that the proposed merger between the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) and Parti Sarawak Bersatu is unlikely to happen this year. According to political analyst Professor Dr Novel Lyndon, based on the response from Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) component parties, particularly Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) and
MIRI: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s leadership, along with his compassionate state policies, have greatly supported the Chinese culture, education, and religious beliefs. This support has allowed the community to flourish alongside all other races in the state. James Hii, the Presiding Chairman and Organising Chairman
KUCHING: The state government should consider giving out cash vouchers to eligible Sarawakian tertiary students under the ‘free laptop’ programme next year to allow them to redeem their laptops at any shops under the umbrella of the Sarawak ICT Association (SICTA). The suggestion came from Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng
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