Malaysia Extends Emergency Rule in Sarawak to Avoid Election

Malaysia has extended an emergency ordinance in the Borneo state of Sarawak in a bid to hold off a state … More

Malaysian artiste Alena Murang wins two UK awards for music video celebrating Sarawakian culture

PETALING JAYA : Sarawakian singer-songwriter and sape player Alena Murang picked up two awards at the recent International Music Video … More

Award-winning sape player Saufi Aiman Yahya dead at 31

Award-winning Sarawak-born contemporary sape player Saufi Aiman Yahya, who was known for broadening the scope of the traditional (lute) instrument … More

EC confirms Sarawak polls postponed under Emergency proclamation

KUALA LUMPUR : The Election Commision (EC) today (June 6) confirmed that the Sarawak polls have been officially postponed. In … More

Dayak community forgoing ‘ngabang’ tradition for a good cause

KUCHING: Gawai Dayak in Sarawak is often associated with various activities such as beauty pageants and ‘ngabang’ (Gawai open house). … More

James Chin on MA63 and the Return of State Nationalism in Malaysia

Calls for increased autonomy for Sabah and Sarawak are once again on the agenda in Malaysian politics. Since the founding … More

Sarawak assembly set to expire, Agong advises executive to stay on

The state is currently one of the places worst hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong has advised … More

Malaysian Cabotage Policy Agitates Old Wounds in the Country’s East

Malaysia’s burdensome maritime regulations have put the question of autonomy for Sabah and Sarawak back on the agenda. The word … More

Sarawak says won’t remove cabotage policy despite calls from traders

KUCHING : Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Masing today (April28) maintained that the state government will not, for … More

GPS in no mood to give way to peninsular parties

It says it will contest all of its traditional seats although it is open to working with others after the … More

Sarawak river taxis sinking under loss of tourists

Can Sarawak’s traditional wooden ferries transform into a Grab-style service to safeguard their future? The conditional movement control order in … More

How PKR won, then lost Sarawak: The Star columnist

The writer says that Sarawak Parti Keadilan Rakyat’s future lies in its younger leaders who are professionals, activists and emerged … More

Najib’s wife Rosmah ordered to enter defence in graft trial over Sarawak solar project

KUALA LUMPUR : The wife of Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak, Rosmah Mansor, will have to defend herself against … More

RM2 billion oil ‘coup’ puts Sarawak opposition in further turmoil

Having neutralised political enemies over state rights under MA63, the state’s ruling coalition GPS is set for a big win … More

Memorable longhouse visit for Dutch family

KUCHING : “A most memorable experience!” That was how Alice van Den Ham described her visit to a traditional Bidayuh longhouse … More

A ‘tail of Borneo’ adventure

WITH Covid-19 still lingering around the world, it will be a while before Malaysians can renew their passports, take leave … More

Conserve the coral reefs or lose them

HAVE you ever wondered what coral reefs are? Animals or plants, and how do they reproduce, thrive, and survive? Marine … More

Alena Murang: A blend of musical tradition and modern eclectic

Get acquainted with Sarawak-born sape musician and the heritage that continues to inspire her OPENING with a mixture of ethereal … More

Delicious Dayak dishes, in the belly of Chinatown

NON-HALAL: The little cafe looks out of place in that narrow part of Carpenter Street or “Chinatown”, a pretty and … More

BorneoExit: Independence for East Malaysia?

Longstanding tensions between East Malaysia and Peninsular Malaysia have some seeking autonomy – or even secession. Malaysia’s hornbill has reasons … More