Author: Robert Kenneth

Reminding the new generation about traditional cuisine

KUCHING: A cooking competition showcasing various authentic Bidayuh cuisine held during the recent Bidayuh Mystique Festival 2022 apparently attracted the attention of visitors to the festival. They were excited by the food prepared by eight participants who took part in the cooking competition, especially the young generation who may not

Puncak Borneo drug numbers worries MP

PADAWAN: Increasing cases of drug addiction, especially among the young in the Puncak Borneo parliamentary constituency, is worrying its MP Datuk Willie Mongin. Willie, who is Deputy Minister of Plantation Industry and Commodities, has therefore advised young people to stay away from any form of drug abuse that can destroy

Dance competition to open Bidayuh Mystique festival

KUCHING: A Bidayuh traditional dance competition will be the curtain raiser for the Bidayuh Mystique Festival 2022. The three-day festival organised by the Segu Bunuk Penrissen Association (PSBP) will take place from July 29 to 31 at the Parish Hall of St Paul Bunuk Church, Jalan Borneo Heights. According to

Dayung Remus beauty pageant highlight of Bidayuh Mystique Festival

PUNCAK BORNEO: The “Dayung Remus” beauty pageant will be the main attraction at the Bidayuh Mystique Festival, which will take place from July 29-31. Participants will be vying for cash prizes amounting to RM6,400 and response has been encouraging. The Bidayuh Mystique Festival is organised by Persatuan Segu Bunuk Penrissen

Villagers thank Willie for donation of sacrificial buffaloes

PUNCAK BORNEO: Deputy Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities Datuk Willie Mongin brought joy to residents of nine villages in the Puncak Borneo parliamentary constituency in conjunction with Hari Raya Qurban celebration yesterday (July 11). Willie visited Kampung Jawa Gunda and Kampung Lintang Baharu at Jalan Kuching-Serian and joined residents

Villagers advised not to believe opposition propaganda

KUCHING: A state assemblyman has reminded the people not to easily believe the propaganda regarding the recession faced by the country being spread by the opposition party leaders. Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap Sin Yau said the current recession faced by the country was not too bad as claimed by

Delaying GE15 to opposition’s advantage

KUCHING: Delaying the 15th general election (GE15) will give the opposition pact an opportunity to forge strategies and strengthen cooperation, political analysts said. Senior University of Malaya lecturer Associate Professor Dr. Awang Azman Awang Pawi said if the dissolution of parliament was further delayed it would give space and time

Stall operators capitalising on Fairy Cave’s popularity

BAU: After a tiring walk and climb exploring the popular Fairy Cave here, be sure to visit two stalls nearby to quench your thirst with fresh coconut and sugarcane juice. One of the stalls is operated by former penghulu, Dihoi Nyaweng, and another stall by Lipik Sarau. Dihoi’s stall is

Three PBB suitors, Willie hopeful

KUCHING: Three Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) members who are actively lobbying to be fielded in the Puncak Borneo constituency are confident of winning if nominated to contest the seat in the 15th general election (GE15). They are 40-year-old PBB Supreme Council member Neuchlos Jub from Tarat constituency, retired Senior

GPS faces voters’ attitude challenges

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) should not be comfortable with its current position and strength in facing the 15th general election, said a political analyst. Assistant Vice Chancellor for Leadership and Development of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) Professor Datuk Mohd Fadzil Abdul Rahman said based on the current situation, GPS