Saturday, 28 June 2025

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New study bolsters link between very hot drinks, oesophageal cancer

What counts as hot for some could be considered cold by others. But regardless of personal preference, it’s a good idea to avoid drinking beverages above 60 degrees Celsius, according to researchers in Iran. A new study bolsters a link, found by earlier studies, between drinking very hot beverages and

These everyday things lying around your home can kill a pet

There are many things lying around your house that are potentially dangerous for children. This is why we make sure homes are baby — and child-proof — but we often forget to do the same for our furry friends. Things that are harmless for humans can often be lethal for

Do you really love your pet, or are you just projecting?

Too much love — is that a thing? Apparently when it comes to our pets, the answer can be yes — at least according to one German animal pathologist. Too much love, in fact, can even cause them physical pain. Achim Gruber loves animals. He grew up with a dog,

Crocs lose again 0-1 to PDRM

KUCHING: Sarawak’s eager desire to avenge the 2-5 defeat to the PDRM did not materialise as the Crocs again crumbled 0-1 in a Premier League match at the State Stadium, Petra Jaya, here yesterday. The solitary goal was scored by South Korean import Lee Chang off a penalty in the

The one rule you should follow to avoid a food coma

Digesting is hard work, whether it’s information your brain has to process or actual digestion of food. When your body is busy squeezing the nutrients out of a particularly big meal, a lot of blood flows into your gut — blood that is no longer flowing to the brain. This

Osaka hits back at critics after thrilling comeback win

STUTTGART (Germany): World number one Naomi Osaka has hit back at her critics after fighting to a dramatic comeback win over Donna Vekic to reach her first career clay court semi-final in Stuttgart on Friday. The 21-year-old Japanese battled back from 1-5 down in the final set to beat Vekic

Japan emperor Akihito’s abdication, first time in more than 200 years

TOKYO (Japan): Japan’s Emperor Akihito will step down from the Chrysanthemum Throne on Tuesday, the first abdication in the world’s oldest imperial family for two centuries, ending 30 years of his popular reign and ushering in a new era. Celebrations are planned across the country as the famously hard-working Japanese

Sports science course draws 67 participants

KUCHING: Sixty-three participants from all over the State and four from Indonesia completed their level one sports science course which ended at Pandelela Rinong Aquatic Centre here yesterday. According to an instructor from the Institute Science National (ISN) in Kuala Lumpur Freddy Affendi, the course was organised by the Sarawak

Kim Hin finishes upgrading former Johan ceramic plant

KUCHING: Ceramic tiles manufacturer Kim Hin Industry Bhd has completed the upgrading project for the former Johan ceramic plant in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan which it acquired more than three years ago. The upgrading is part of the company’s plans to rationalise its manufacturing facilities in Malaysia, according to Kim Hin.

11,569 out of estimated 50,000 dogs in district vaccinated

KUCHING:  Some 430 dogs were vaccinated yesterday, the fourth day of the on-going Kuching District Anti Rabies Operation. The operation, beginning from April 22 to May 3, is the third done covering the Samarahan and Kuching divisions. Since the operation, 437 strays and three cats were culled. The accumulated number