Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Author: Faruqi Jeniri

Haziq detained at KLIA

Self-claimed viral sex video actor nabbed at airport KUCHING: Haziq Abdullah Abdul Aziz, who claimed he is one of the two actors of a viral sex video, has been arrested. His lawyer, Ramesh Sivakumar, in confirming the arrest, said Haziq was in Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) when he was

Be innovative, developers told

By Tania Lam KUCHING: Innovation in design is the key to standing out from the crowd in many cases, and buildings are no exception to the rule. When comparing buildings in Kuching, it may be noted that many of them may share a common façade and layout, particularly commercial shoplots

Invest where the crowds are, businesses told

By TANIA LAM KUCHING: Locals tend to flock towards certain areas in their downtime, creating hotspots of bustling activities in these zones. In stark contrast, other commercial developments are notably quieter, with only a few units being filled up in an entire row of vacant lots. A drive through the

Fire victims receive donations of cash, foodstuff

SRI AMAN: Some 44 people from 12 families, who were made homeless following a fire that razed Rumah Annie William, Kampung Semawa Ulu Pantu last May 27, received some donations yesterday. The donations comprising some cash and foodstuff came from Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Sri Aman branch and were presented

Gold Choice ‘Dip and Win’ offers attractive prizes

MIRI: Amazing prizes are up for grabs for shoppers during the Gold Choice ‘Dip and Win’ promotion until June 23 at Boulevard Hypermarket at Miri-Pujut road. Every shopper is entitled to participate in the promotion with every purchase of two packets of Gold Choice products (in a single receipt). Customers

Rent now, may buy later via Naim’s ‘Rent-to-Own’

KUCHING: Naim Group of Companies is introducing a ‘Rent-to-Own’ (RTO) programme designed to make owning a property more affordable in the state. Its sales and marketing senior general manager Alice Ting said the programme is “kind of a middle ground between renting and home buying”, allowing those who are not

Haziq arrested

Haziq Abdullah Abdul Aziz has been arrested at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in Sepang by police this evening at about 5.30pm. The suspended senior private secretary to Deputy Primary Industries Minister Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin is linked to a brewing sex scandal implicating a federal minister in a

Politicians to debate what’s next for Sarawak on June 22

By LYNCH COWAN & NATASHA JEE KUCHING: Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) president Voon Lee Shan is not looking to win in an upcoming debate. “I know they are good debaters and they will give me a hard time. But I am not looking for a win in a debate like

Handicrafts at Main Bazaar attract locals, foreigners

By ALEXIUS KHUNG AND LEE SHAW WEI KUCHING: The souvenirs and handicrafts being sold at Main Bazaar attract not only foreigners but also locals alike. There are numerous shoplots that sell a variety of souvenirs and handicrafts such as T-shirts, weave baskets and bags, wallets, beads, woodcarvings, keychains and many

E-retailing huge competitor for physical stores

By TANIA LAM KUCHING: Competition is an ever-present feature in the world of business, where the saying “survival of the fittest” holds true. Over the past few decades, Kuching’s market scene has evolved from the traditional wet markets of Gambier Street to include a wider mix of modern outlets such