Monday, 15 December 2025

Author: Ma Chee Seng

Dettol launches new Activ-Botany shower gel range

KUCHING: Dettol, Malaysia’s top germ protection brand, has recently unveiled its new shower gel range, the Activ-Botany range. According to the press release issued by Dettol yesterday, the range is made with plant-derived ingredients and offers a complete pampering experience while providing trusted germ protection. The new range comes in

New Tabika Kemas officially opens

KUCHING: A Tabika Kemas, the construction of which was long delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic, has finally opened its doors to children aged four to six. Construction of the facility at Kampung Merdang Lumut began in 2018 and was eventually completed at a cost of RM488,589.50. Batang Sadong MP Rodiyah

Flood-prone housing estates appeal for help

KUCHING: Residents of several housing estates here have been clamouring for help to address the perennial issue of flooding which has been plaguing their neighbourhoods. In making this statement Saturday (March 11), Michael Kong, the Special Assistant to State DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen, said despite numerous letters and requests

Lecturers weigh pros and cons of EPF withdrawal

KUCHING: The best way to help people in dire need is by allowing the withdrawal of funds from the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) account 2. According to Dr Shirly Wong Siew Ling, a lecturer at the Faculty of Economics and Business at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), allowing individuals to access

Upgrade underground fire hydrants, Bomba told

KUCHING: In a recent inspection of fire hydrants at the Mile 3 Old Market, Democratic Action Party (DAP) Pending state assemblywoman, Violet Yong emphasised the importance of functional fire hydrants in all areas to minimise the risks and loss of property when a fire breaks out. Yong, along with the

Peladangnita equips farmers with marketing strategies

KUCHING: Peladangnita, which focuses on empowering rural farmers and entrepreneurs, held a workshop from March 8 to 10 to assist members with marketing strategies and digitalisation. With approximately 60,000 members currently, Peladangnita’s workshop aimed to prepare its farmers for entrepreneurship, emphasising the importance of mind transformation and digitisation. According to

Association holds meeting to discuss roles in Kaul Mukah

MUKAH: The president of the Mukah Melanau Association, Abdul Yakub Arbi, who is also the Balingian assemblyman, chaired a meeting to discuss the roles and responsibilities of the association in the Kaul Mukah 2023 main committee. The meeting, attended by members of the Persekutuan Persatuan Melanau Sarawak (PPMS), was held

Rep explains delay in school project

BINTULU: Murum assemblyman, Kennedy Chukpai Ugon, has refuted media reports on the causes of delay in the construction of Metalun National School in Belaga. He said during a dialogue with government agencies, timber concession companies, and local community leaders in the Murun-Metalun Resettlement Area, all parties expressed their full support

70pc of colorectal cancer cases diagnosed later

KUCHING: About 300 to 350 cases of colorectal cancer are diagnosed annually in government hospitals across Sarawak. Sarawak General Hospital’s (SGH) Consultant Colorectal Surgeon Dr Kenneth Voon Kher Ti said medical professionals believe there could be many more at private hospitals. “While the number of male and female patients is

IS activities under constant police surveillance

KUCHING: The police are closely monitoring the online activities of the terrorist group, Islamic State (IS), in Malaysia, assures chairman of Sarawak Patriot Association Datuk John Lau Pang Heng. He said in a press statement yesterday that the Inspector General of Police Malaysia Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani has