BY AARON EMPENIT TAWIE TINGGA On November 18 and 19, 2023, the Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) Chess Club hosted the highly anticipated 5th UNIMAS International Open Chess Championship 2023 (FIDE-RATED RAPID), the first since COVID-19, attracting chess lovers and participants from around Southeast Asia in a compelling exhibition of strategic skill. “This
KUCHING: Awang Mohammad Fadillah bin Awang Redzuan is the new director of the Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB). His appointment was announced via JBALB’s official Facebook (FB) page today. “JBALB Sarawak extends its highest congratulations to Awang Mohammad Fadillah Awang Redzuan on his appointment as the new director. “May the
BETONG: Three more Rural Transformation Projects (RTPs) for Bukit Saban constituency have been completed and handed over to the respective recipients recently. The three projects involved the construction of a new drainage for Nanga Tot, Debak longhouse at a cost of RM150,000; construction of a soil erosion barrier (Phase 2)
VETERAN Hong Kong singer Nancy Sit recently collaborated with Malaysian songstress Sheila Amzah for an upcoming Lunar New Year song. The duo recorded the song “The Year of the Yo” for the Year of the Dragon, composed by singer-songwriter Jonathan Wang. The song combines the elements of traditional New Year
MAJOR name in antivirus solutions McAfee is warning consumers about the major trends in cybercrime on the horizon for 2024. Between deepfakes and Olympic-related scams, we’ll all need to keep our eyes peeled — and our wits about us. Deepfakes and elections 2024 will see Europeans vote to elect their
SINGER and actor Alif Satar was involved in a road accident while on his way home from Friday prayers in Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur. The 33-year-old was riding a scooter on his way to his parents’ house when he was hit by a car. Members of the public who witnessed
MIRI: Miri Hospital Blood Bank will continue to set a target of 10,000 pints of blood to be collected this year. Miri Hospital deputy director (Medicine) Dr Francis Heng said a total of 9,682 pints have been collected in 2023. He said there are up to 14,000 active donors currently
KUCHING: The Election Commission (EC) has confirmed Sarawak’s eligibility for a redelineation exercise, citing the last one in 2015. FMT in a news report said EC Chairman Abdul Ghani Salleh asserted that such exercises occur every eight years or if state assembly composition and numbers change. Speculation arose amid claims
KUCHING: The Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri expresses determination to continue working alongside the people in advancing the country. She is also optimistic about building a brighter future for the coming generations. “As the end of the year 2023 is approaching, I would like