Monday, 23 March 2026

Author: Faruqi Jeniri

Motorcyclist dies in collision with lorry

KUCHING: A motorcyclist died on the spot at Mile 10, Kuching-Serian Road around 9am last Monday after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a lorry. The deceased identified as Bahar bin Sahmat, 69, of Kpg Paya Mebi, Kota Padawan was on his way to the city when the accident

Keepers of the house and nation

For many years, women have played a huge part in the world with great social, economics and also  political achievements. But there was a point in time the female gender were greatly oppressed to the point where the disparity of treatment between men and women caused the latter to be

Pilot education project to benefit 425 in Dalat

KUCHING: SG Education Group will organise a pilot project in Dalat, offering short-term programmes and scholarships to 425 unemployed youths, single mothers and former athletes from the area. The unemployed youths comprise Higher Learning Institutions (IPT) graduates and Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) school leavers.

Canadian envoy to launch photo exhibition on ‘Girls’ Voices’

KUCHING: The government of Canada in partnership with Girls Not Brides is hosting a photo exhibition entitled “Girls’ Voices: Speaking Out Against Child Marriage” at The Spring. The exhibition, located on the first floor of the north court of the shopping mall, will open from 10 to 12 March (10am

SBF members call on State Secretary

KUCHING: Council Members of the Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) led by its President, Datuk Abang Haji Abdul Karim Tun Abang Haji Openg recently paid a courtesy call on the   State Secretary, Tan Sri Datuk Amar Haji Mohd Morshidi bin Abdul Ghani at Wisma Bapa Malaysia.  “It was a fruitful

Photo exhibition highlights beauty of Kuching streets

KUCHING: On the surface, Kuching City might seem somewhat unremarkable, even mundane to those who grew up here, but its streets have plenty of stories to tell. Seven passionate photographers are putting up their favourite photos on display and sale at the Art Space, ChinaHouse at the Old Courthouse from

Professional mother for hire in New York: US$40 an hour

Nina Keneally has 40 children. More and more are on the way. The 64-year-old professional mother offers the Brooklyn-based service “Need a Mom,” selling her surplus mothering skills to millennial New Yorkers in need of some motherly treatment. “Many of my clients are far away from home or simply do

Bermukun and Bertandak contests attract 4,000 people

MUKAH: Four thousand people witnessed the Bermukun and Bertandak contests held at Mukah Old Market here recently. Held to mark the 15th year of Mukah been elevated to a division, the contests were officiated by Tellian assemblyman, Yussibnosh Balo who also presented prizes to the winners. Also present to witness

68 students attend Kem Aspirasi State Level 2017

BETONG: Sixty-eight students from 11 schools attended Kem Aspirasi State Level 2017 programme organised by State Department of Information at Kem PLKN Bukit Saban from 3 to 6 March.    Betong Acting Resident Friday Belik officiated at the programme’s closing and presented prizes to the participants. The 11 schools are

BR1M vouchers for 114 recipients

SIBU: A total of 114 recipients from Sibu Parliamentary constituency and Nangka state constituency received their 1Malaysia People’s Aid (BR1M) vouchers during a presentation ceremony held at MUC Hall, Jalan Jasmine here, yesterday. The voucher recipients were those who do not have a bank account. Assistant Minister for Science Research