Sunday, 18 January 2026

Author: Faruqi Jeniri

SEDC’s own cattle farm wins accolades

KUCHING: Rosewood Pty Ltd, the subs idiar y company of Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) which runs its cattle farm in Australia had recently won several awards in this year’s Kununurra Agricultural Show that was held at Kimberley, Western Australia. In a press statement issued here yesterday, the Chairman of

Abang Johari shares birthday joy with Limbang

LIMBANG: Chief Minister, Datuk Patinggi (Dr) Abang Johari Tun Openg, born on August 4, 1950, continued to celebrate his 68th birthday in Limbang, his hometown, yesterday. Joining him in the celebration were members of the Limbang community. Abang Johari yesterday also officiated at the annual luncheon of the Kedayans here

Douglas anak Bujang wins MBKS Fishing Competition

KUCHING: Douglas anak Bujang, 40, from Serian emerged the overall champion in the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Fishing Competition held in conjunction with Kuching Festival 2018 at Kuching Garden Lake in Padungan here yesterday. Douglas, a CCR operator with CMS, went home with RM500 cash, fishing equipment and a

Auxiliary police arrested for stealing in workplace

MIRI: Four auxiliary police personnel of an Estate in Ladang 3 were caught stealing from their work place yesterday morning. According to sources, prior to the arrest, the estate’s manager had conducted an internal investigation after receiving a report on several missing items inside the estate. A police report was

Dev’t plans will continue to be intensified – Baru

SIBU: Pakatan Harapan (PH) Government hopes to improve the road connectivity system in Sarawak, says Works Minister Baru Bian. “Development plans will continue to be intensified,” he gave the assurance while officiating at the Selangau District Level Teachers’ Day celebration at a leading hotel here on Saturday night. “I believe

As world temperatures rise, experts predict more heat wave deaths by 2080

IN the first global study to predict future heat wave-related deaths, researchers have found that if we cannot adapt to rising temperatures around the world, deaths from heat waves will rise steadily by 2080, especially in tropical and subtropical regions, as well as Australia, Europe, and the United States. Led

Children and nut allergies: Advice for worried parents

IT starts with a tingling sensation in the mouth, followed by coughing, vomiting, difficulty breathing and hives. It might seem strange that all this can be caused by something as small and apparently harmless as a nut, but peanut and tree nut allergies are increasingly common – and can lead

SUIT AND TIE

Norman knew what he had to do when the doctor informed him of his father’s condition. In the busy hospital, he sank back onto the chair and shook his head as tears formed in his eyes. This was something he had no control over and he hated it. He always

Zaimond FT walks away with Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas Cup

SPAOH: Zaimond FT won the Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas Cup, defeating KASMA KTT 3-2 in a Futsal tournament held here recently. The team bagged RM4,000, a trophy, and medals. KASMA KTT team members received RM2,500, a trophy and medals. KSRB Bungin and Barca Betong came in third and fourth

Baru Bian in Lawas to assess its needs

KUCHING: The Minister of Works and Member of Parliament for Selangau Baru Bian recently went on an official visit to Lawas pertaining to the issues affecting the locals there as well as in his constituency.  In a press statement issued here yesterday, Baru said that the first order of business