Saturday, 3 January 2026

Author: News Desk

Han Bom’s suprises all with birth announcement

S INGER Han Bom, who kept her pregnancy a secret, has reportedly given birth and is currently recovering. According to MBN, she would be leaving the trot survival show, “Hyun Yuk Ga Wang”, to focus on her recovery. The surprising news comes as she was a strong contender in the

Charlie Sheen attacked in Malibu home

ACTOR Charlie Sheen was attacked in his luxury Malibu home, police said on Friday, with the suspect arrested and charged with assault and burglary. Officers were called to the “Two and a Half Men” star’s home for a “battery/disturbance,” Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said in a statement. “Upon contacting

24 Festival Drums: Pride of the Chinese

By Chloe Ngu Hui Jing The 24 Festival Drums is a drum performance that combines the 24 seasons with the Guangdong Lion Drum. In Chinese traditional culture, the 24 Festival Drums holds a special place that reflects the natural world and the ancient people’s awareness of seasonal changes. Based on

JKR: Prioritise road safety amidst seasonal celebrations

KUCHING: The Public Works Department (JKR) Sarawak Pan Borneo Highway Branch has issued a reminder to prioritise road safety during the festive season. The department urged road users to exercise mindfulness and drive with heightened caution, particularly along the Sarawak Pan Borneo Highway when journeying back to their respective hometowns.

Hash run at Kampung Bobak on Dec 31

KUCHING: The Kota Padawan Hash House Harriers & Harriettes is set to host its 999th Hash Run on Dec 31 at Kampung Bobak, Padawan, marking the conclusion of a memorable 2023 and ushering in a hopeful 2024. Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen on a Facebook post said he will be

14 items listed under Christmas price control scheme

KUCHING: The 2023 Christmas Festive Season Maximum Price Control Scheme (SHMMP) comes into effect from today (Dec 23) until Dec 27 in Sarawak. The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Costs of Living (KPDN) announced that following the festive season, a total of 14 items are put under price controlled items

GPS affirms stance to back unity govt

KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has asserted that any attempt to destabilise the unity government can no longer rely on the support of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS). The Prime Minister was quoted in a report by Free Malaysia Today as saying he had

Call to nurture youth as future leaders

MUKAH: The future leadership rests in the hands of today’s youth, thus they require adequate training and preparation. In stating this, Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar said it is important to nurture the potential of young individuals so that they can

Festivity symbolises love and compassion

KUCHING: Christmas is not just a celebratory occasion but also serves as a symbol to strengthen bonds and unite communities. In stating this, Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said Christmas is also a celebration of love and compassion. “As we exchange gifts and indulge in

Works to provide better clinic facilities completed

KUCHING: The upgrading works of Maternal and Child Health Clinic Mile 10, Kota Padawan has been successfully completed. According to a statement issued yesterday, the upgrading project which was allocated under the Rural Transformation Project (RTP) costs RM150,000. It added that the project involves the construction of an additional building.