Author: Gabriel Lihan

Queen Elizabeth’s death a big loss

KUCHING: The demise of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest- serving monarch, is a great loss to the world. The queen, passed away on September 8 at Balmoral, Scotland aged 96 after reigning for 70 years. A void of presence indeed will be felt by people around the world following the

12 left homeless in Lundu fire

LUNDU: Twelve residents, consisting of six men, five women and a toddler, were made homeless after four houses caught fire at Jalan Blacksmiths here early today morning. According to a statement by the Fire and Rescue Department, they received information from an auxiliary fireman pertaining to the blaze around 1.30am.

Man found dead in own house

KUCHING: A man was found dead after he was believed to have been locked up in his own house at Taman Seri Makmur here on Saturday night. The police made an alert to the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) that a man was locked up in his own home. The

Two men injured in crash

BINTULU: Two men sustained injuries after their van crashed along Jalan Bintulu Airport on Saturday night. According to a statement by the Fire and Rescue Operation Centre (Bomba), a team of firemen was promptly despatched to the scene to rescue the two men who were trapped in the vehicle. It

UK heading for winter of discontent?

KUCHING: A new Prime Minister and a new King presents a new challenge for the United Kingdom. Political observer Datuk Peter Minos said the whole world mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth for she was a great person, truly respected and honoured as she was one great towering lady of

Mooncakes with touch of creativity

KUCHING: Embracing different cultures and traditions is a norm in Sarawak that can be done in a creative way. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said mooncakes, for example, now are done with different variations with an added creativity like green tea, durian and coffee flavours.

Food vendors hopeful of brisk sales

KUCHING: Food vendors at the Borneo Music Festival 2022 are excited and expected a large turnout at the two-day event being held from Sept 9 to 10 at the Sarawak Cultural Village (SCV). The festival which features international artistes DJ Soda and Alan Walker, started around 1pm with visitors already

Spirited rural teacher raises hopes for brighter future

HIDDEN away in the jungles of Matu along the mighty Batang Igan are several longhouses that have stories to tell about the reality of life away from the modern comforts of urban centres. Constant travels are possible only by boats as there are no roads to the outside world –

Tasik Biru Festival capitalises tourism concept

BAU: Tasik Biru Festival, which will be held from Sept 11 to Oct 2, is expected to attract 60,000 visitors to the lake vicinity. Deputy Minister of Transport 2 Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said the 11-day festival will be Bau’s official tourist event in the years to come. “Hosting the

Sekiu oil Matu’s best kept secret

HIDDEN in the Melanau heartland, deep in the shadow of forests along the narrow coastal belt of Sarawak, lies the lonely town of Matu – quiet, calm and serene. The first thing one would notice immediately are the stilt houses in Matu which is a common sight in the area.