Friday, 10 April 2026

Author: Faruqi Jeniri

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

Kuching first city to host world para swim meet

KUCHING: Around 800 para swimmers from 80 countries are expected to take part in the World Para Swimming Championship 2019. The competition will be held from July 29 to August 4, 2019 at the Pandelela Rinong Aquatic Centre here. According to the Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth, and Sports,

Thief caught, pounced by public members

KUCHING: A thief who tried to break into a house at Taman Hussein, Petra Jaya here was caught by members of the public. The suspect was found climbing into the house by the house owners who alerted neighbours. They pounced on the suspect and tied him up. Police were called

Motorcyclist slightly injured in mishap

KUCHING: A motorcyclist and a car collided outside the bus terminal at Kuching Sentral in Sixth Mile yesterday afternoon at 4 pm. The motorcyclist was flung off the motorcycle when both were going to the junction of the road. Passers by helped the motorcyclist to the side of the road

Motorcyclist given outpatient treatment after crashing into car

KUCHING: A motorcyclist from Taman Rafflesia, Muara Tuang collided into a car at the area. The motorcyclist knocked into the car’s passenger door at the right side and fell at about 10am yesterday. He was helped by passers by who brought him to the side of the road. The driver

30 cancer survivors partake in SCCS fifth Youth Camp

LUNDU: 30 cancer survivors and nine medical staff attended this year’s Youth Camp, organised by Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS) in collaboration with The Champions at the Union Yes Retreat, Lundu from July 21 to 23. SCCS is a non-profit society which provides relief and care for Malaysian children suffering