Wednesday, 16 April 2025

Author: News Desk

MATTA Fair Sarawak returns with 102 booths and new attractions

BY JACINTHA JOLENE & LAKESH KUMAR KUCHING: The MATTA Fair Sarawak has made a strong return this year, featuring a record 102 booths — a notable increase from last year’s 82 — signalling growing interest from travel agencies and industry players. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts

Honouring departed loved ones

By AMYLY YONG KAI HUI Before sunrise yesterday, the Chinese community gathered at the Mile 4 Chinese Cemetery to pay their respects to departed loved ones. The occasion marked the Qing Ming Festival — a time-honoured tradition dedicated to remembering and honouring the deceased while practising filial piety toward ancestors

Embracing Lent: Stories of faith, reflection and renewal

BY LAKESH KUMAR KUCHING: As the season of Lent comes to a close with just two weeks left, many Christians reflect on their journey so far by examining their sacrifices, spiritual growth, and the deeper meaning of this dignified season. Lent, observed by various Christian denominations, serves as a time

Nanyang Volunteers Monument focal point for Qingming remembrance

By Gillian Nesslyn KUCHING: The Nanyang Volunteers Memorial Monument, located at the Zhu Sze Kung Temple at Tabuan Laru here, stands as a solemn reminder of the bravery and sacrifices made by the Nanyang volunteers during the Second World War. Each year, it becomes a focal point for the Qingming

Global experts highlight critical role of hydrogen in SEA

KUCHING: As Sarawak prepares to host the Hydrogen Economy Forum (H2EF) 2025 from May 13 to 14 at Hilton Kuching, global hydrogen experts are spotlighting the critical role hydrogen energy will play in Southeast Asia’s (SEA) clean energy transition. Among the key speakers at the event is Bjørn Simonsen, Science

Sarawak to host Hydrogen Economy Forum 2025 on 13-14 May

KUCHING: Sarawak is set to play a leading role in Southeast Asia’s transition towards clean energy as it prepares to host the Hydrogen Economy Forum (H2EF) 2025. Taking place from May 13 to 14 at Hilton Kuching, the forum is an international platform aimed at promoting a future powered by

Sarawak celebrates unity in diversity during Aidilfitri

MIRI: Sarawak continues to serve as a prime example of a multiracial state that upholds the values of tolerance and unity. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts (Tourism) Deputy Minister, Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew, highlighted that the state’s ethnic and cultural diversity is a unique strength that should be

MRP grant RM17,000 allocated to newly-built Rumah Andrew

TATAU: A total of RM17,000 in Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants has been allocated to Rumah Andrew at Nanga Belawit, Ulu Anap here, as part of the Sarawak government’s ongoing commitment to uplift rural communities. The Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) of Rumah Andrew received RM12,000, while the women’s

Proposed link road will improve access to education  

BA’KELALAN: The construction of a new road linking Ba’ Kelalan to Bario is anticipated to significantly improve access to education for residents in the remote areas. This matter was discussed during a recent visit to the Ba’ Kelalan Immigration Border Post’s new building project led by Deputy Minister in the

Challenges in preserving authenticity of centuries-old Annah Rais Longhouse

KUCHING: Maintaining the authenticity of a longhouse is not as easy as one may think. The famous traditional Annah Rais Longhouse is one of the few remaining Bidayuh longhouses here facing difficulties in preserving its original materials while adapting to modernisation. Sustaining its concept, such as its layout form, is