Book title: Jimi Hendrix: The Man, The Magic, The TruthISBN: 978-0-330-43353-2Author: Sharon LawrencePublisher: Pan BooksPrice: RM42.90 I will be dead in five years’ time, but while I am here, I will travel many highways and I will, of necessity, die at a time when my message of love, peace, and
KUCHING: Development funds for Members of Parliament (MPs) to implement projects in their constituencies will be updated according to the country’s financial ability. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the allocation could be increased when the country’s financial situation permits it. “Currently, I understand that according to the
KUCHING: Despite the reduction in the parliamentarian’s development allocation, the Bandar Kuching constituency service centre will continue to ensure that its constituents will benefit from programmes or initiatives that are intended to be carried out, said its Member of Parliament (MP) Dr Kelvin Yii. He assured the people that his
KUCHING: The federal government has been urged to reconsider its decision to cut back on constituency allocations for MPs. Julau MP Datuk Larry Sng said all government MPs were given the same allocation under the three previous prime ministers. Previously an additional allocation of RM500,000 was even provided for MPs
KUCHING: Sarawakian-born actor Henry Ewan Golding has been ranked as the ninth most handsome celebrity man in the world. The 35-year-old of Iban ancestry, born in Betong, was among the 10 male celebrities named on the list. According to The Daily Mail, the list was compiled by facial cosmetic surgeon
KUCHING: The Borneo states have a wealth of diverse paddy and rice varieties that can help uplift the life of rural farmers. Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) chairman Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop said the unique and exotic rice varieties in Sarawak and Sabah can also increase rice production and promote
KUCHING: Kuching Chung Hua Middle School (CHMS) No 1, 3, and 4 Board of Management Committee chairman Datuk Richard Wee said placement of additional teachers will help government and aided schools. And this will help ease the long-standing issue of shortage of teachers in the state, he pointed out. “I
KUCHING: Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) has welcomed the Ministry of Education’s (MoE) recent announcement to place at least 1,500 teachers in Sarawak to overcome the teacher shortage problem. Its president Kullin Djayang said with this latest development, it will to some extent reduce the burden of teachers and students in
KUCHING: The Ministry of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development hopes Sarawak will get a bigger allocation under the 2023 National Budget which is expected to be tabled in parliament next month. Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom is banking on the budget focusing on food security besides infrastructure
KUCHING: The Kuching Hing Ann Association continues to bring yearly cheer by presenting ang pows (red packets) to its elderly members in conjunction with the Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration. The association’s oldest members – Chua Ah Sai who is 98 years old and Chua Kham Moi, 96, each received
