Tuesday, 30 December 2025

Author: News Desk

Shuib set to tie the knot in June

AFTER much talk and speculation, comedian and radio presenter Shuib of Sepahtu fame recently revealed that he will be marrying businesswoman Watie Hanifiah in June. The 38-year-old “Man Sewel Datang KL” star shared that they are currently in the process of preparing for the wedding, which is now 30 per

Tourism minister to officiate at Bung Bratak Day

KUCHING: After a three-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Bidayuh community will celebrate its historical and cultural festival Bung Bratak Day in a grand manner on May 1. Bung Bratak Heritage Association (BBHA) chairman Datuk Peter Minos said festival will be celebrated by Bidayuhs across Lundu, Bau, Kuching

Beating the drums of an ancient art

BY MAHATHIR HAROUN THE emergence of various social media platforms in recent years has made it easy for both modern and traditional artists to promote their works. However, the flood of modern versions of songs has led to the classical rhythms being forgotten or becoming nearly extinct. Nevertheless, 32-year-old Mohammad

Lemang – glutinous flavour of the month

BY LILIANA SHERYNKUCHING: Business has been brisk for those selling lemang, the traditional delicacy commonly consumed at this time of the year. Saiful Bahari Rosdi, 46, for instance, has been receiving more orders during the month of Ramadan and for the coming Raya. According to him, Lemang Betawi, a popular

Learning the art of good photography

SIBU: What is the secret to good photography? ccording to a master photographer Edwin Ong Wee Kee, one should learn the art from experienced photographers. “When you are out of idea when taking pictures, you can actually observe the art pieces of other master. By imitating the master’s work, you

Talib assures support for orphans’ welfare in future

BINTULU: About 490 orphans and 1,866 ‘asnaf’, widows and those in need received Raya aid from the Lembaga Amanah Kebajikan Islam Bintulu (LAKIB). Jepak assemblyman and LAKIB chairman Datuk Talib Zulpilip said the amount of the aid has been increased from the previous years to ease the burden of the

150 participants join YADIM FEST@Kapit

KAPIT: Some 150 participants took part in Festival Yayasan Dakwah Islamiah Malaysia (YADIM FEST@Kapit) which was held at Masjid Jabal An-Nur here, recently. Various activities were carried out throughout the programme, including ‘Kursus Kefahaman Islam Saudara Kita’, Bubur Lambuk Distribution Programme, Khatam Al-Quran, Tadarus Al-Quran, Ramadan Donations and the breaking-the-fast

Bournemouth stuns Tottenham with dramatic last-gasp winner

BERLIN: Dango Ouattara’s dramatic late strike snatched a 3-2 win for Bournemouth over Tottenham in a Premier League thriller on Saturday, according to the German news agency (dpa). Arnaut Danjuma looked to have salvaged a point for Spurs with an 89th-minute equaliser after goals from Matias Vina and Dominic Solanke put

PBB Kampung Paya Mebi extends aid to needy

KUCHING: The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Kampung Paya Mebi branch’s Social and Welfare Bureau continues its charitable activities by extending assistance to the needy. The programme was held in conjunction with the holy month of Ramadan at Kampung Paya Mebi here. A total of 30 people consisting of the

State’s COVID-19 cases not at worrying level – Uggah

SPAOH: The people are reminded to take the necessary steps to avoid being infected with COVID-19, with its increasing number of cases recorded in the Peninsula and some other countries. In stating this, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas assured that so far, Sarawak’s number of cases is not alarming. “But