KUCHING, Sept. 28 -- The unique tradition of 'berselarak' - a boat procession to Pulau Salak held in conjunction with 'berselawat' (sending blessings upon Prophet Muhammad SAW) - must be preserved for future generations as a cultural heritage found nowhere else, said Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.

Speaking at the 10th Pulau Salak Berselawat Programme 2025 at Kampung Pulau Salak today, the Santubong MP praised the local community for keeping the practice alive.

"I am deeply moved by the uniqueness of the tradition we have here. The residents of Pulau Salak not only uphold the practice of 'berselawat' every year, but also make the event special with the tradition of 'berselarak' - traveling by...