Monday, 23 March 2026

Author: Faruqi Jeniri

Dr Mahathir’s insult against Sabah, Sarawak is disgusting

Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamed, who served as the Prime Minister of Malaysia for 22 years, used to be considered a very intelligent and visionary premier during his time.  Unfortunately, in his bid to become the Prime Minister of Malaysia for the second time at the age of 93, he has

Truck driver dies in accident near Oya Camp

SIBU: The Sungai Merah Fire and Rescue Services Station (BBP Sg. Merah) on Thursday received a report at 21:56:51 hours about an accident that occurred near Oya Camp at 14th Mile, Sibu-Bintulu Road. BBP Sg. Merah immediately despatched two vehicles and nine personnel to the scene. They were led by

Firemen contain spread of BDC house fire

KUCHING: Firemen managed to put out a fire at BDC Thursday afternoon and prevented it from spreading to neighbours’ residences. The fire started outside the double storey house where there were hazardous materials left outside. When the owner saw the materials on fire, he called the Fire and Rescue Services

Second SK boutique launched in Sarawak

KUCHING: The opening of a new Siti Khadijah Boutique branch can be seen as a source of inspiration to entrepreneurs wanting to start their own business, especially female entrepreneurs and housewives. The Chief Minister’s wife, Datin Patinggi Dato Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang said this during the official launching of Siti

WEDDING DRESS

7“Wait there,” Pamela instructed me when we stopped in front of a bridal shop. We had been spending the past hour doing last minute shopping for the barbecue event at her house. “None of us are getting married. We do not need a wedding dress,” I called out to her,

Car driver slightly injured in mishap

KUCHING: The driver of a car sustained minor injuries after he lost control of the vehicle on Thursday night. The young driver was heading towards Kuching direction at Penrissen Road Mile 9 when he lost control of his car at about 8 pm. It was raining at the time of

BBP personnel rescue trapped cat

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The local Fire and Rescue Services Department (BBP Kota Samarahan) on Thursday received a distressed call about an incident at 08:30:00 hours. It was stated the incident was about a cat in a situation of being trapped (unable to be removed) at one of the residence in Taman

Ulu Baram longhouse fire leaves 133 homeless

MARUDI: Marudi Control Room on Thursday received information about a fire incident at 11:30:00 hours when Officer-in-Charge of Station reported that he heard an amateur radio broadcast. It was stated that a longhouse in Ulu Baram, Marudi was on fire. The Marudi Fire and Sevices Department (BBP Marudi) rushed five

Astronaut helps create interest in science

MUKAH: Many students and pupils here were excited to meet national astronaut, Major Dr. Faiz Khaleed during the “Galaxy of Dreams” Programme held at Dewan Suarah Mesra here yesterday. Dr. Faiz was here at the invitation of the Mukah District Education Department, organiser of the programme. One of the aims

Neurocognitive Science Workshop and Symposium: A first in Sarawak

KUCHING: Faculty of Cognitive Sciences and Human Development, in collaboration with Sarawak Convention Bureau and Sarawak Neurofeedback Association, will be holding a workshop on April 6 and 7 at Merdeka Palace Hotel and Suites. The symposium is an opportunity to discuss the potential of cognitive neuroscience in today’s world. The