Wednesday, 24 December 2025

Author: News Desk

Sibu Kidney Foundation seeks to expand dialysis stations

SIBU: The Sibu Kidney Foundation (SKF), a non-profit organisation, is looking to add more dialysis stations to cater to the increasing number of patients. Chairman Temenggong Datuk Vincent Lau said that they are applying to the authorities to add nine more dialysis stations. “With that, we can cater to 96

Xiaomi officially launches Watch 2 Pro, Smart Band 8

XIAOMI has officially launched the new 13T series for the Malaysian market, together with its latest pair of wearables, the Watch 2 Pro and Smart Band 8. The Watch 2 Pro sports a 1.43-inch circular AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 600 nits. It is encased in stainless steel

Asus releases new Vivobook 16 with large 16-inch display

TAIWANESE tech giant Asus recently released its latest laptop in Malaysia, the budget-friendly Vivobook 16. The new device is fitted with AMD processors while packing a large 16-inch display, all while retaining a relatively low price tag. The Asus Vivobook 16 features a large 16-inch, IPS display pushing a WUXGQ

Tedung Melancar 8 is boat paddling champion in Baram Regatta

MARUDI: Tedung Melancar 8 emerged champion in the boat paddling race for the Unity Cup in the Baram Regatta 2023 final yesterday, edging five other opponents in the category. The team received winning cash prize of RM10,000. Meanwhile, Benerang 4, triumphed in the second placing and took home cash prize

Call to help local SMEs with provision of infrastructure

KUCHING: The federal government should help small and medium entrepreneurs (SMEs) especially in Sarawak and Sabah in terms of providing infrastructure, especially business premises. Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, who is also the Deputy Premier, said that apart from financial assistance and other aids, the provision of business

Siti Nurhaliza wants to establish own gallery

MALAYSIA’S No 1 singer Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza aims to open her own gallery to preserve the ‘memento’ of her artistic accomplishments along with important matters throughout her career as a singer. According to a local entertainment portal Gempak, Siti said despite the fact that the idea of establishing a

Preacher’s enlightening lecture draws over 2,000 Muslims

KUCHING: Over 2,000 Muslim women gathered at the Sarawak Islamic Complex here to witness the insightful teachings of renowned preacher from the Nusantara, Professor Dr Ustaz Abdul Somad today. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, who is also the advisor to the ‘Kembara Cinta Rasul’ programme, was also in

Sebauh Bridge work resumes after delays

BINTULU: A new contractor has been appointed to complete the critically delayed Sebauh bridge in Sebauh. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said that Hartanah Construction and Development Sendirian Berhad has been appointed as the new contractor, and the previous contractor has been terminated. “The previous contractor delayed the

Call for collective fire safety efforts

LAWAS: The risk of fire, especially at home, can be reduced if society plays its role in ensuring fire safety at home. Deputy Premier, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, said that programmes such as the Fire Point & Public Safety Awareness are crucial for everyone since fires or disasters

MoU inked to endorse accreditation of property projects

BY NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS & ELEAZAR BARRICK PETER KUCHING: A historic memorandum of understanding (MoU) between RJ Realty (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd, the award-winning real-estate development company and Green Building Index (GBI) was inked for RJ Group to go for accreditation of its property projects. Group chief executive officer of RJ