Author: Sarah Hafizah Chandra

Craft-preserving weaving programme for women

KUCHING: The Sarawak Business Federation’s (SBF) Recovery BizFund has successfully launched a special Weaving Programme in five different locations across the state, aiming to preserve traditional craftsmanship. The programme, organised by the Orang Ulu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OUCCI), a member of SBF, and was held in Bario, Lawas,

JCI Damai wins recognition at Sarawak Family Day

KUCHING: Nine members of JCI Damai, a prominent chapter of the Junior Chamber International (JCI) organisation, participated in the recent JCI Malaysia Area Sarawak Family Day. The event, held with the primary objective of fostering strong bonds within the JCI Malaysia Area Sarawak member community, witnessed the enthusiastic engagement of

Striking gold in the carbon market

AS climate change continues to become an increasing concern for the planet, various regions across the globe including Sarawak are finding solutions to mitigate its effects. The pressing nature of climate change has ignited a wave of inventive strategies and collaborative ventures that transcend borders. Governments, scientists and businesses are

Creating safe havens for mothers

“There’s no safer haven than a mother’s arms” – writer, Kelly Roper LAST week, my heart sank when I came across a series of posts on social media that were circulating at alarming speed.  The subject of these posts was a heart-wrenching incident: a newborn baby girl found abandoned near

Time to ‘bejalai’ into carbon storage, trading: Premier

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has encouraged the Dayak community to harness the potential of their Native Customary Rights (NCR) lands for carbon storage and trading. With vast areas of NCR lands as their assets, he said ‘bejalai’ (journey) into emerging fields in the new

DCF a prime mover in Dayak education progress

KUCHING: The Dayak Cultural Foundation (DCF) has since its inception three decades ago implemented many activities to develop and promote not only Dayak cultures but also assist the Dayak community through its contribution in the field of education.Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the foundation believes such contributions

Dayaks ready to engage fully: Uggah

KUCHING: The Dayak community is ever ready, able and committed to engage in the cultural and economic development of Sarawak fully and actively.Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this is towards achieving the state’s Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 objective to be a developed and high-income region

SALCRA to produce animal feed by year end

KUCHING: Sarawak Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation Authority, SALCRA’s RM35 million plant to produce animal feed is expected to be operational by year end. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the plant is under construction in Saratok and will produce animal feed from palm oil waste. “SALCRA

DCF and DCCI the way forward for Dayaks

KUCHING: The newly officiated Dayak Cultural Foundation (DCF) and Dayak Chambers of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) headquarters signifies the way forward for the Dayak community.Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this achievement illustrates how the Dayak community is on par with other communities in all sectors

Petra Jaya Hospital to resolve overcrowding at SGH

KUCHING: The Petra Jaya Hospital when fully operational in 2025 will improve the issue of congestion and overcrowding at the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH). Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni said that nevertheless a development plan is still needed for the SGH. “The development plan not only comprises the facilities,