SIBU: The Kumang Gawai pageant is a showcase for Iban cultural heritage and is in no way demeaning to the community’s womenfolk, says Kapit MP Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. “This contest does not centre on whether or not the participants are pretty. “This is where we exhibit our ‘ngepan’ (Iban women’s traditional costume), ‘sugu … Read more
KUCHING: Sarawak will celebrate Hari Gawai with five major events led by the Bidayuh community this year. State Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah said the celebration would kick off with a Gawai Dayak bazaar at MJC New Township here from May 16 to 26. He said the bazaar provided a … Read more
SIBU: Commercial crime, which involves huge losses, is a cause for concern in Sarawak. “A form of crime that is quite worrying of late is commercial crime or fraud involving thousands and even millions of ringgit in losses. “The police, through the Sarawak Commercial Crime Investigation Department, is responsible for investigating commercial crime cases such … Read more
