Saturday, 26 April 2025

Author: Gerrald Gilles

More spectacular Tasik Biru Festival next year

BAU: The district’s iconic event, the Tasik Biru Festival, will be held in a big way next year with the completion of the Tasik Biru development project.Deputy Minister of Transport (Rivers and Seas) Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said this year’s festival, typically held on the banks of the lake, took

Academician advocates equal percentages of parliamentary seats

KUCHING: Parliamentary seats should be evenly distributed between Sabah, Sarawak, and Peninsular Malaysia, with each region allocated one-third of the seats. Fellow of the Academy of Sciences Malaysia and Adjunct Professor at UNIMAS’ Borneo Research Institute, Prof Dr Jayum Jawan, stated that current representation in Parliament is unbalanced, with Peninsular

A platform to advance digital entrepreneurs

KUCHING: The Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS) plays an important role in the Post-Covid-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030) which is the Sarawak government’s guide in advancing the digital economy. TEGAS chief executive officer Udin Bujang said TEGAS, through the TEGAS Digital Village (TDV) and the TEGAS Digital Innovation

Quality education and skills training the way forward

KUCHING: Sarawak must develop its people to become a highly skilled, innovative workforce capable of demanding higher wages as the state navigates the new economy. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said since he assumed the role of Chief Minister in 2017, he has witnessed significant progress

Rural projects held up by procedures, labour shortages

BAU: Several Rural Transformation Projects (RTP) in Tasik Biru are struggling to meet their deadlines because of procedural requirements and labour shortages. Deputy Minister of Transport (Maritime and Riverine) Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said several RTP projects in his area are progressing slowly, while some are moving quickly. “This is

Bidayuh zones to take turns closing Gawai

BAU: The Gawai Dayak festival closing at Tasik Biru will be rotated among the four Bidayuh community zones in future celebrations. Deputy Minister of Transport (Maritime and Riverine) Datuk Henry Harry Jinep, who is the assemblyman for Tasik Biru, said there are four such zones in his constituency, namely Singai,

At Adau to perform at Mongolia’s huge music festival

KUCHING: Traditional music band, At Adau renowned for their unique fusion of Sarawakian inspired music with modern influences will be participating in ‘Sada Rimba Oceana-Asia Tour 2024’ in the coming month. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan said the group will represent and promote

Creative industry related bodies should apply for funds

KUCHING: Associations, organisations and clubs should seize the opportunity to apply for funds to organise various programmes related to the creative industry. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Deputy Minister Datuk Snowdan Lawan said the ministry strongly supports any association, organisations or clubs that hold such programmes. He stated that

Keringkam embroidery can be a career: Rubiah

KUCHING: Keringkam embroidery is not just about preserving a rich cultural heritage but can also be a career for entrepreneurs in the textile field. Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development Datuk Rubiah Wang therefore praised the Department of Social Welfare (Kemas) for responding to the state’s call by choosing