BY NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS & JAMES WONG KUCHING: Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, the Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, said the abolition of the mandatory death penalty provides a second chance for those who are convicted. “It’s about giving them a second chance to change and become
KUCHING: Pet owners have been once again reminded to have their animals vaccinated against rabies as the disease is still prevalent in Sarawak. Public Health, Housing and Local Government Deputy Minister Michael Tiang said all dogs, including puppies above the age of four months, must be vaccinated once a year.
BEFORE humans set foot on the Moon again, equipment must be deployed on-site to prepare for these upcoming missions. As such, infrastructure to establish highspeed wireless connectivity could be launched and ready to use by the end of this year. The agreement between US space agency NASA and Finnish telecoms
“ DUNGEONS & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves” scorched the competition in North American theatres this weekend with an opening take estimated at US$38.5 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Sunday. The Paramount and eOne film, based on the popular role-playing game, also took in some US$33 million abroad, a key
PROGRESSIVE metal kings, Dream Theater, will be back in Malaysia for a concert at Zepp KL, scheduled for May 10. Organiser Shiraz Projects will also be presenting the iconic American band in concert at The Star Theatre in Singapore on May 9. Dream Theater, originally from Boston, USA, will be
By Tourism Malaysia If you’re looking for a change in scenery, Malaysia has plenty of sights and sounds for you to discover. Here is our top pick of lesser-known destinations worth visiting the next time you’re in town Gunung Datuk, Rembau, Negeri SembilanFor those of you who are into outdoor
MIRI: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s meeting with China’s leaders would bring much good news, says Pujut Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Youth, Publicity and Information secretary Kevin Hii, including—he hoped—direct flights from Sarawak to China. “Although the visit brought many positive messages, there are not many flight options
KUCHING: The Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) Blood Bank is urging the public to donate blood in order to maintain sufficient supply. “Blood donation is quite slow during the fasting month. “As such, there will be a number of programmes planned for this week. “Walk-in is allowed and the times during
SARIKEI: Sarikei MP Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii has requested for several infrastructures to be constructed to provide convenience for those entering Jakar town. He said he understood the issues faced by the locals due to the ongoing road closure to make way for construction works. “The road closure has
MIRI: No task is small for the Civil defence force (APM). Their latest rescue job was to free a six month-old kitten trapped between a brick wall and a PVC pipe at a secondary school in Lutong this morning. A school security guard spotted the stray kitten with its head
