Category: Local News

Miri is betting its post-oil future on literature, seeking UNESCO status by 2027 to transform from an extraction town to a cultural hub. The bid aims to diversify the economy through literary tourism and preserve the region's rich oral heritage, following Kuching's successful gastronomy model as a blueprint.

Niah's UNESCO status is not an endpoint but a starting point for Sarawak. Its true significance now hinges on delivering economic and social dividends to Batu Niah through sustainable tourism, infrastructure, and community-based initiatives that honour its 50,000-year-old heritage.

Tradisi masyarakat Sarawak bukan sekadar adat, tetapi teras jati diri yang membentuk identiti, nilai sosial, dan kearifan tempatan. Pemeliharaannya secara bersepadu antara generasi veteran dan muda mampu menjana ekonomi kreatif dan memastikan pembangunan negeri yang lestari serta inklusif.

In July 2025, Sarawak’s assembly voted 80–2 to expand from 82 to 99 seats, citing urbanisation, local representation, and overdue redelineation. Critics warn the 17-seat increase may entrench malapportionment and dominant-party advantage ahead of the next state election.

Governments are leveraging TikTok to revitalize traditional culture, transforming it from static museum exhibits into living, digital narratives. By utilizing short videos, they are engaging youth, preserving crafts, and creating economic opportunities for artisans, ensuring heritage survives and thrives in the modern age.