Singkawang, in West Kalimantan, Indonesia, is a unique city with a rich culture and history. Known as “Kota Seribu Kelenteng” (the City of a Thousand Temples), Singkawang is famous for its many Chinese-style places of worship, reflecting the presence of Chinese immigrants who settled here since the early 18th century.
HISTORICAL inconsistencies and decisions that go against the original spirit of Malaysia’s formation should be corrected. This includes redistributing the parliamentary seats that were allocated to Singapore before the city-state was removed from the Federation of Malaysia in 1965 to Sarawak and Sabah. In 1963, Malaya held 104 seats in
Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari never stops thinking, planning, and working for the future of Sarawak and its people. He is a master and virtuoso of planning, with a grand design grounded in a clear vision. As a down-to-earth people’s Premier, he knows the way, charts the way, and
Sarawakians can look forward to promising developments as Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg presents the State Budget 2024 at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting today. “Just wait for our budget on Monday. I will give you some good news on Monday for the benefit of
Lake Toba is a large natural lake in North Sumatra, Indonesia, occupying the caldera of a supervolcano. It is the largest lake in Southeast Asia and one of the deepest lakes in the world. Sitting high above sea level, the climate is also much milder than in the Sumatran lowlands,
THEY have been touted as kingmakers who could determine the outcome of the 15th general election (GE15) on Saturday. Or are they just wildcards in the current political landscape? There are about 1.4 million first-time voters between the ages of 18 and 21 and about 5.8 million new voters. In
THE Election Commission (EC) has already ended the speculations, questions and rumours concerning the 15th general election (GE15). Day when 21.1 million voters will choose which parties or candidates would form the next government. Once the 15th general election (GE15) results are revealed at midnight on November 19. Candidates and
THE impending implementation of the Autonomous Rail Rapid Transit (ART) project in Kuching has aroused lots of public interest and discussions. During the current DUN sitting, for example, the project was even raised by the opposition. Initially, the government wanted to introduce the LRT but then opted for the ART
WE do not often have the opportunity to witness a public debate between political figures on the government side and the opposition in this country. So, when two of them agree to a debate, it certainly attracts the people’s attention. Former prime minister, Datuk Seri Najib Razak, and opposition leader
When was the last time you visited the museum? For most of us, museum is nothing more than a place that displays historical and cultural exhibits and artifacts. Therefore, museum is normally the last in our list of a place that we have to visit. Whenever l visited other countries, one
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