Still waiting after nine years
DR Ashok Segar, 61, is from Singapore, but home to him is Kuching, Sarawak. In 2013, he and his wife, Marites Martinez Segar, 51, were searching for a place to settle down and retire and according to the Internet, Sarawak at that time was ranked top of the list. However, Dr Ashok had never been […]
Sarawak to feature in international book festival
BY AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI KUCHING: Sarawak will be showcasing culture, creative arts, performing arts, local publications and local handicrafts at the 40th Kuala Lumpur International Book Festival (PABKL) 2023. PBAKL will be held from May 26 to June 4 at the World Trade Centre (WTC) Kuala Lumpur. Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts […]
Sarawak inflation rises to 4.3 pct in January
KUCHING: Sarawak has been experiencing a rise in inflation, with an increase of 4.3 per cent in January 2023. According to the Department of Statistics Malaysia, this figure was higher than the national average of 3.7 per cent and was part of a trend that had been seen in the state in recent months. The […]
Sarawak continue winning streak
KUCHING: The Kuching Indoor Stadium in Sarawak was filled with cheers and excitement as three silat exponents from Sarawak continued their winning streak on the second day of the Sarawak Premier International Silat Championship (SPISC). Top performers Josh Chua, Shahamierul Shelby Mohamad Maiden, and Suhaiqal Suhardie showcased their skills and overcame their opponents in […]
Expect non-stop rain in Sarawak until Saturday
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued an alert-level continuous rain warning in several parts of Sarawak until Saturday. The areas cover Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei, Sibu (Sibu and Kanowit), and Mukah (Tanjung Manis, Daro, and Matu). Meanwhile, severe-level continuous heavy rain is expected to hit several areas […]
MoE reschedules SPM exam for flood-affected candidates, including in Sarawak
PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Education (MOE) will reschedule the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2022 examination for 431 candidates who were stranded and unable to go to the designated examination centre or a nearby centre due to floods. In a statement today, the MoE said the Examination Board (LP) was in the midst of collecting […]
Tallest flagpole to mark Sarawak’s 60th anniversary
KUCHING: The tallest flagpole in Malaysia which is set to be erected in Sarawak is to commemorate the state’s 60th anniversary of self-governance. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg reiterated that the project is undertaken by private sector entities that wanted to give back to the state. He already mentioned this last Saturday. “We will […]
‘The Sartorial Heritage of Sarawak’ launched
KUCHING: ‘The Sartorial Heritage of Sarawak’, a book based on renowned author Heidi Munan’s research of 50 years on Sarawak material culture, folklore, and history was launched yesterday. According to a press release issued in conjunction with the book launch at Telang Usan Hotel here, Heidi is one of Sarawak’s most successful authors, having published […]
Sarawak’s Independence Day to be held earlier next year
KUCHING: The celebration of Sarawak’s 60th Independence Day anniversary in 2023 will be more lively and meaningful for Sarawakians. In stating this, Minister of Tourism, Creative Industries and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that, despite the official date being July 22, the celebration next year will take place earlier. “As Sarawakians, […]
Sarawak records 1.1 million tourist arrivals Jan-Sept
KUCHING: Sarawak has recorded 1,141,184 tourist arrivals into Sarawak from January to September this year as compared to 92,174 tourist arrivals for the corresponding period in 2021. Tourism Malaysia (Planning) director-general Iskandar Mirza Mohd Yusof said Sarawak is one of the tourist destinations that offers various tourism activities based on eco-tourism, culture, adventure, gastronomy and […]
