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Miri chef to represent Malaysia at World Tapas Championship in Spain
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (481+ words) Gan will represent Malaysia at the World Tapas Championship in Valladolid, Spain, in November. MIRI (June 22): Chef Kenny Gan Wei Kiat of Hatchi by Kenny's restaurant here has emerged World National Tapas Competition champion. Gan outperformed other 28 fellow Malaysian chefs…...
Niti Daun parade platform for unity, culture, economic empowerment, says Perantis advisor
18+ hour, 25+ min ago (265+ words) Wellie (seated centre) with members of the Perantis contingent during the Niti Daun parade. MIRI (June 21): The Niti Daun parade in Kuching on Saturday has evolved beyond a cultural procession into a powerful platform for economic empowerment, cultural preservation and…...
Creators, vendors gather for Sabah National Tabletop Con 2. 0
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (298+ words) Lai (standing, second left) observes a round of My Trip in Sabah during the event launch. KOTA KINABALU (June 21): The Sabah National Tabletop Con 2. 0 opened at the Sabah Art Gallery on Saturday, doubling in size from its inaugural edition and…...
Sarawak welcomes the world as WATCEFS 2026 opens in Miri
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (447+ words) (Fron second right) Ting and Sim with invited chefs during Friday's official launch of WATCEFS 2026. Launched by State Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Sebastian Ting on behalf of minister Minister Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman…...
Preserving history as a reservoir of cultural knowledge
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (748+ words) THE recent call by Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Sebastian Ting to preserve, document and promote stories linked to Miri's World War for tourism push, deserves full support from all quarters. We need to preserve…...
Where time stands still
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (1266+ words) AS far as news headlines are concerned, the 21st century has arrived in Kulai, a sleepy suburb of Johor Bahru, as the county emerges as a hub for data centres in Malaysia. Yet, in a small corner near Felda Taib Andak,…...
Posthumous Hawana 2026 Special Award presented to late Bernama Radio chief Azlan Idris
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (341+ words) Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim presented the award to Azlan's wife, Wan Syahrina Wan Abdul Rahman, at a ceremony at the PICCA@Arena Butterworth Convention Centre, witnessed by Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil,…...
Foreign visitors captivated by Sarawak's Niti Daun Parade, Gawai spirit
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (586+ words) KUCHING (June 20): What began as a journey to experience Sarawak's renowned wildlife has turned into a deep appreciation of its vibrant indigenous culture for several foreign visitors, who were captivated by the colours, traditions and community spirit on display during…...
Niti Daun Parade showcases vibrant Dayak heritage in Gawai celebration
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (332+ words) KUCHING (June 20): The grounds of Tun Jugah Shopping Centre came alive in a kaleidoscope of sound, colour and tradition as anticipation built for the Niti Daun Parade, held in conjunction with the Sarawak Gawai Dayak Celebration 2026. From 11am, the shopping centre…...
History lessons in Tom Hanks" WWII docu-series
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (1076+ words) THE "World War II with Tom Hanks" is an important 20-part documentary series and companion podcast that premiered on the History Channel on May 25 this year. I am halfway through, having just watched the ninth episode "Secrets and Lies". The…...