Monday, 16 February 2026

Author: Alexandra Lorna

RM88,840 spent on upgrading SK St Thomas teachers’ office

KUCHING: A total of RM88,840 has been spent on new tables, chairs and cabinets, now in use at the teachers’ office of SK St Thomas, following a recent contribution to upgrade the office’s facilities. According to Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen, the previous office equipment was in

Crucial platform for collaboration on cardiovascular health

KUCHING: The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2024 in London was not merely a gathering for medical professionals but also a crucial platform for networking and collaboration, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr. Sim Kui Hian. He said participants of the congress have the opportunity to exchange knowledge and

Pierre Cardin Lingerie unveils redesigned concept store at The Spring

KUCHING: Pierre Cardin Lingerie has reopened its newly revamped concept store at The Spring Shopping Mall, uniting four popular lingerie and lifestyle brands under one roof. The exciting new store located at the first floor of the mall is providing local shoppers with a wider variety of choices to suit

Preventing illegal mining on Mount Tabai

KUCHING: The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) has been urged to improve the management and supervision of Mount Tabai in Bau to prevent future illegal mining activities. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan emphasized that Mount Tabai has been designated as a National Park area and stressed the necessity

Sarawak Forestry urged to intensify efforts to curb illegal mining in Bau

KUCHING: The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) has been urged to enhance the management and supervision of Mount Tabai in Bau to curb illegal mining activities. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said Mount Tabai has been gazetted as a National Park area and stressed the need for stricter

Sim hopes more will be elected as FACC

KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian hopes to see more cardiologists from Sarawak and Malaysia qualifying to be Fellows of the American College of Cardiology (FACC). He expressed such hopes during a series of meetings in Washington together with Sarawak cardiologist Dr. Alan Fong recently. He said

People cut off by floods; Tiong calls for action

SIBU: Dudong assemblyman Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing is calling for urgent action after seeing first hand the severity of flooding in several areas here. He wants the Drainage and Irrigation Department, in particular, to commence dredging operations quickly to address the problem. Describing the scenes he has seen, Tiong,

A delightful escape into small-town life, romance

Book title: Just for the SummerISBN: 9781804152843Author: Fay KeenanPublisher: Boldwood BooksPublication year: 2021Price: RM49.90 Reading is essential for those who seek to rise above the ordinary. – Jim Rohn Fay Keenan’s “Just for the Summer” is a delightful dive into the charm and warmth of small-town life, offering a perfect

Sarawak is SUKMA overall champion

KUCHING: Sarawak triumphed as the overall champion of 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) Sarawak 2024, securing a total of 198 medals, with 76 gold, 54 silver and 69 bronze medals. This victory marks a significant milestone, as it is the first time in 30 years that Sarawak has claimed the top

Sustainable mobility a shared responsibility: Hazland

KUCHING: The vision is to see a landscape filled with electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, hydrogen refueling points, and zero-emission vehicles on the road. And the government, industry, and community have been encouraged to work together to realise this vision. In making the call, Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental