Saturday, 17 January 2026

Author: News Desk

Ulu Paku-Ulu Kota road project ahead of schedule, says Uggah

BETONG: The construction of the Ulu Paku-Ulu Kota road crossing Bukit Saban, Krian and Pakan is now 4.4 per cent complete or 44 days ahead of schedule. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the road project which will connect the interior areas of the three constituencies, costs RM247

Goodnite Embraces the Importance of Sleep for Malaysians

Signs MoU with University Malaya for ‘Sleep Research’ KUALA LUMPUR, 12 December 2023 – The fast-paced nature of contemporary life can make it difficult to take breaks and relax. It may make consistently getting a restful night’s sleep seem like a dream. But just as vital to overall health as

‘Barbenheimer’ tops Golden Globes nominations

“BARBIE” and “Oppenheimer” — the unlikely pair of films that dominated the box office and spawned countless internet memes this summer — topped the newly revamped Golden Globes nominations Monday. “Barbie” — a vivid feminist satire about the all-conquering line of plastic dolls — claimed nine nods, including best comedy

‘Abang Adik’ tops Taiwan’s box office in opening weekend

DIRECTOR Jin Ong recently made history as his film “Abang Adik” became the first Malaysian movie to top the Taiwanese box office list. The film, produced by Angelica Lee, grossed NTD15 million (approximately RM2.2 million) in its opening weekend, following lead actor Wu Kang-ren’s success at the Golden Horse Awards.

South Korea witnesses history as T1, Faker win 4th world title

BY NOR SITI IZYANI SAHIMI The world of League of Legends is no stranger to epic tales of triumph and defeat. Amidst this ebb and flow, one name stands unrivalled: T1, the most outstanding organisation in League of Legends history, and their iconic player, Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok. This past weekend,

New cabinet strengthens government administration

MIRI: The new federal cabinet announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, represents a significant step towards strengthening the government’s administration. “The new cabinet list demonstrates our government’s commitment to reform and delivering results for the people,” Miri MP Chiew Choon Man told New Sarawak Tribune. Chiew expressed particular

Much potential in local creative industry: Karim

BY NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS and FASIHA KHUSHIRI KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts has always strived to provide a conducive environment where creativity, artistry and the entrepreneurial spirit among Sarawakians can thrive. Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said this is crucial to ensure the

New mosque soon for 200 residents of Taman Damai in Limbang

LIMBANG: Residents of Taman Damai, including those in its vicinity, will soon get a new mosque. Bukit Kota assemblyman Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail said that once the project is completed, it will benefit at least 200 residents in the area. “The Sarawak Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government aims to

Welfare Dept hands out RM233.42 mln to 55,786 recipients

DALAT: The Sarawak Social Welfare Department (JKMS) has disbursed RM233,427,950 to 55,786 recipients in the state since the last 11 months. Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said for Dalat district alone, JKMS distributed RM6,794,900 to 1466 recipients for the same period –

Breakup — what’s so hard about it?

“Well, maybe we got lost in translation.Maybe I asked for too much.But maybe this thing was a masterpiece ’til you tore it all up.Runnin’ scared, I was there.I remember it all too well.And you call me up again just to break me like a promise.So casually cruel in the name