Saturday, 17 January 2026

Author: News Desk

Essential supplies stable ahead of Christmas

BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI MUKAH: As Christmas approaches, consumers here can breathe easy with no shortages of essential supplies reported. Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Mukah branch head Salihin Den, confirmed the adequacy of necessities in the area. “We have ample supplies, and prices are reasonable,”

Christmas cake greeting issue reflects fragile harmony

KUCHING: Controversy that arose over a Christmas cake greeting issue shows how fragile the state of harmony is in the country. It is therefore important for the federal government to constantly improve on policies and decisions which affect Malaysians across the board. In making this point, the Premier’s Chief Political

Kelab Boules Mukah B wins Balingian petanque contest

BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI BALINGIAN: Kelab Boules Mukah (KBM) B secured the championship title in the petanque competition held during the 2023 Balingian Branch SABERKAS Sports Carnival at Tebingan Balingian recently. Kelab Sukan Boules Balingian (KSBB) 77 claimed the runner-up position, KBM C secured the third place, and KSBB 66

31 mission schools in Kuching and Serian get RM4.1mil

KUCHING: A total of 31 mission schools in Kuching and Serian have received cheques amounting to RM4.1mil. From the number, 13 schools are from Kuching while the other 18 comprised primary schools from Serian. The cheque handover ceremony was officiated by Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government,

Honda Malaysia unveils 6th Generation All-New CR-V

KUALA LUMPUR: Honda Malaysia has officially launched its flagship SUV, the 6th Generation All-New Comfortable Runabout Vehicle (CR-V), aiming to redefine the SUV market with its latest offering, ‘THE ULTIMATE SUV.’ The model boasts a new generation 2.0L e:HEV powertrain and a redesigned exterior that embodies the Honda DNA, making

Data integration improves aid distribution

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg today (Dec 19) welcomed Deputy Minister of Economy Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib for a courtesy visit at Wisma Bapa Malaysia. During the visit, Hanifah discussed the Sistem Pangkalan Data Utama (PADU), a system designed to improve the distribution of government

Plans for Miri May Festival 2024 unveiled

MIRI: Miri mayor Adam Yii has revealed the upcoming Miri May Festival 2024, coinciding with the 19th Miri City Day celebration. In his statement, Yii extended an invitation to the Miri community, which includes government agencies, non-governmental organisations, local community associations, and corporate bodies. He urged them to contribute by

Donate your life-giving blood for a good cause

MIRI: Time to bleed for a good cause. The Northern Sarawak Journalists Association (NSJA) is organising a blood donation drive on New Year’s Day (Jan 1). According to a NSJA statement, the drive which will be held from 9.30 am to 1 pm at the 1st Floor New Wing, Bintang

RM1 mln for Pasar Sentral Sarikei upgrade

SARIKEI: Pasar Sentral Sarikei located at Jalan Nyelong Sarikei will soon be upgraded with a RM1 million allocation approved by the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA), Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii said. He said the upgrade will include construction of shelters for

Kuching boy takes MBPJ/MILO Junior Tennis Open C’ship

KUCHING: Ryoga Kho from SJKC Stampin Kuching left yet another indelible mark at the prestigious Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ)/MILO Junior Tennis Open Championship 2023. After his recent performance in the TennisMalaysia Masters 2023, the 11-year-old tennis sensation displayed exceptional prowess and resilience to clinch both the singles and doubles