DO we become less concerned when a natural disaster occurs far from home? Is this psychological distancing also applicable to the climate crisis? A recent meta-analysis conducted by a team of researchers in the Netherlands suggests that this might not be the case. Studies have even shown that, on the
KUCHING: The state and federal governments have agreed to improve the digital economy and upgrade its telecommunication facilities throughout the country. Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Teo Nie Ching said improving the digital economy was the main point discussed with Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg
KUCHING: Indonesia AirAsia has recently announced a new route to boost tourism in the Asean region. Starting on June 15, the airline will connect Indonesia’s capital city Jakarta to Kuching. “Passengers can now enjoy promotional fares for as low as RM199 for a one-way flight from the AirAsia Super App
SIBU: School-leavers intending to further their studies can now enquire all they want at the upcoming Info Day Tours organised by the University of Technology Sarawak (UTS). The university will hold a series of Info Day Tours in five locations in conjunction with its 10th-anniversary celebration. According to the university
KUCHING: Hoan Gallery, located at La Promenade Mall in Kuching, has announced its next solo art show, which will feature over 50 oil paintings titled “Dialouge With Our Nature” by Bong Choo Chew. The exhibition which will showcase the artist’s exceptional skill and deep appreciation for nature, including never-seen-before works,
BY LILIANA SHERYN KUCHING: The proposal to raise the employers’ Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution, which will be brought to the Cabinet for discussion, has garnered public attention and mixed opinion on the matter. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had announced the forthcoming deliberation in response to demands from
BY NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS & LILIANA SHERYN KUCHING: A discussion with several parties to find a possible solution on how to curb rabies will be held soon, said Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. The Deputy Premier stated that he would meet Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development
BY MAYA GREEN “For each community there is an appointed term. When their time arrives, they can neither delay it for a moment, nor could they advance it.” — Surah Al-Araf:34 ‘A World of Bubbles’ was the title of a cautionary tale of how the world we live in would
AMERICAN singer-songwriter Lauv will be holding his first solo show in Malaysia in Plenary Hall, Kuala Lumpur, scheduled on September 7, at 8.30pm. As part of the Asian stretch of “The Between Albums Tour” from August 23 to September 11, Lauv will also perform alongside special guest Alexander23 in Hong
WITH nearly 4,000 litres of water and 65,000km travelled for an average lifespan of just four years, the figures relating to the environmental impact of manufacturing and using a single pair of jeans are striking, especially considering that some 2.3 billion models are sold each year worldwide. Jeans are an