Tuesday, 6 January 2026

Author: Faruqi Jeniri

UPSR: Advantageous early preparations

KUCHING: Early preparation to face the Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) should be the way to go. This will rid the students of last minute nervousness which produce negative outcome, said an UPSR candidate Siti Nur Najwa Tahir,12, who has started preparing four months before the date of their UPSR

Event attracts over 30 Wushu exponents

KUCHING: Some 30 exponents participated in the 13th International Nanyang Wushu Dragon and Lion Dance Festival 2018 and nine world top martial arts artistes showed their skills in the World Top Level Martial Arts Celebrities Demonstration Match 2018 held at Crown Tower here, yesterday. The main aim of the event

MACC identifies three main causes of corruption in M’sia

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has identified the procurement and enforcement sectors as well as individuals with power who have vested interest as the major contributors to corruption in the country. MACC deputy chief commissioner (operations)said corruption involving procurement and individuals with vested interest were linked, as the

Tornado batters area near Canadian capital Ottawa

OTTAWA: A tornado sparked chaos near the Canadian capital Ottawa on Friday, injuring dozens as homes were damaged, cars flipped over, and over 130,000 people left without power, local media said. Meteorologists reported gusts whipped up to around 120 miles per hour (190 kilometers per hour), with the city of

Communities and community policing

Yesterday, a friend asked me, “John, why do you want to be involved in community policing?” I told him that I was participating in community policing by working with the police closely to build a safer community so that we have a better quality of life by reducing crime in

Militants attack Iran army parade killing eight troops

TEHRAN: Militants attacked a military parade in southwestern Iran yesterday, killing at least eight troops and wounding some 20 others, state media reported. “Eight to nine of the military forces were martyred and more than 20 were injured. The injured are in a crucial state,” the deputy governor of Khuzestan

Tanzania ferry disaster toll rises to 151

NAIROBI: The death toll after a ferry capsized in Lake Victoria has risen to 151, state-run TV station TBC said yesterday as rescue workers pressed on with the search to find scores more people feared drowned. “Operations resumed early this morning,” TBC said. Late Friday, the toll had stood at

Over 200 dogs vaccinated at event

KUCHING: More than 200 dogs were vaccinated with anti-rabies vaccine during an anti-rabies vaccination programme held at Kampung Semaba Community Hall, Jalan Kpg Semaba near here, yesterday. A veter inar ian f rom the Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak, Dr Tay Lee Huay as the person in charge of the

Enjoy Sarawak’s heritage cuisine from Sept 28

KUCHING: Kuching Waterfront Jazz Festival goers will get to enjoy Sarawak’s heritage cuisine on sale for two days from Friday, September 28. The Sarawak Culinary Adventure is organised by Sarawak Culinary Heritage Committee to support the Kuching Waterfront Jazz Festival (KWJF). Offering an array of local foods ranging from bubur

In love with the warm, friendly people of Sibu

SIBU: The Sibu International BASE Jump has now attracted jumpers from around the world. It is now an event that jumpers from around the world look forward to every year. Ilya Szarek from Canada praises the organiser and also the local folks for their warmth, friendliness and hospitality. “They really