Saturday, 10 January 2026

Author: Natasha Jee

A gloomy CNY as lion dances cancelled

KUCHING: The Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration this year will be a gloomy one as there will be no sounds of drumbeats and sights of lion and dragon dances. The lion and dragon dances are among the most important traditions during CNY, and it is to bring prosperity, happiness and

Churches opt for drive-through blessing of oranges

KUCHING: All parishes in the Archdiocese of Kuching have arranged a drive-through blessing of personal Mandarin oranges in conjunction with the Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration. Every year, the blessing of oranges is done after the CNY thanksgiving mass in churches, but this year, due the Covid-19 pandemic and under

PBB Youth lodges police report against viral video

KUCHING: The Youth Wing of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) has lodged a police report over a video that has gone viral on social media lately which contained elements of slander against Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg and Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. PBB

185 new cases; total tally 5,457

KUCHING: Sarawak today recorded 185 new positive cases, bringing the state’s tally to 5,457. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said there was no new death, so the toll remained at 48. On the new positive cases, the committee said Sibu recorded 101 cases, Lundu (19), Song (18), Dalat (12), Subis

Activities at temples allowed but with strict SOP

KUCHING: Prayer activities at temples during Chinese New Year (CNY) are allowed, but must be held in accordance with strict standard operating procedures (SOPs). This is contained in an updated SOP released by the state Ministry of Local Government and Housing in conjunction with the CNY and Chap Goh Mei

Coffee shops still experiencing dwindling business

KUCHING: Coffee shops in the city have yet to see an increase in their earnings. Kuching Coffee Shop and Restaurant Owners Association general affairs officer Richard Chong said business had gotten worse since the Covid-19 pandemic hit last year with no sign of improvement yet.  “One of the major causes

Come for testing if exposed to the Bintang Daily Cluster index case

KUCHING: The Bintang Daily Cluster index case is a member of the local media. This was revealed by Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian with regard to the new Covid-19 cluster in Meradong, announced on Monday by the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC). “Given the

Business should close briefly if any staff tested positive

BINTULU: Businesses such as supermarkets, shopping malls, private companies, among others, should be temporarily closed as per the Divisional Disaster Management Committee’s (DDMC) instructions regarding any staff of such entities testing positive for Covid-19. Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said that the parties involved must follow Bintulu DDMC

PKR-PSB alliance dead

KUCHING: Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Sarawak has made a stand that it will not wait until the end of the month to pursue the seat negotiations with Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) for the coming 12th state election. Its chairman Larry Sng said since PSB had taken the hardline position to

PKR Sarawak issues ultimatum to PSB over seat allocations

KUCHING: PKR Sarawak has accused Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) of “constantly moving the goalposts” in their seat allocation talks for the coming state election. Enough of the antics, the former has issued the Sarawak-based opposition party an ultimatum — finalise the seat allocation arrangement by month end or else we’ll