Tuesday, 10 February 2026

Author: Natasha Jee

Embarrassed PH licks wound, says Minos

KUCHING: An embarrassment to Pakatan Harapan (PH) – that’s how political analyst Datuk Peter Minos describes the  Semenyih defeat Minos said it was expected that PH would lose the by-election because all along, it knew it had not been able to deliver on its 14th General Election (GE14) promises. “It

Everrise is coming to CityONE

KUCHING: CityONE Megamall confirmed that one of the largest growing supermarket chain Everrise is taking over Metrojaya’s location. CityONE Megamall owner Stephen Long said while Metrojaya is relocating, Everrise will be moving into the mall starting June onwards. “I am confident with Everrise coming in with their most premium setup,

‘Stand firm against outsider’ message well-understood

KUCHING: The remark made by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg telling Sarawakians to stand firm against outsider, is very clear, strong and a powerful message. Political analyst Datuk Peter Minos said every right-thinking Sarawakian who truly cares and loves Sarawak understands the chief minister’s message. “We Sarawakians

Drug abuse is serious issue, says Fatimah

KUCHING: Drug abuse has contributed to a rise in domestic violence and divorce cases here. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Sri Fatimah Abdullah said this when commenting on the recent death of a 28-day-old baby girl at a clinic in Kota Samaharan. The baby had

Give way to emergency vehicles

KUCHING: People have been advised to give way to emergency vehicles on the road. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah told reporters this after launching the Tupong Women Welfare Association at the Kampung Kolong 2 community hall at Jalan Sungai Tengah yesterday “Those

Floating mosque symbol of unity

Facility stands where multiracial Sarawakians co-exist, says Taib KUCHING: The building of the new floating mosque, Masjid India Bandar Kuching, is seen as an effort by the Indian Muslim community and the state government to nurture peace and harmony among multiracial Sarawakians. Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib

Sarawak on the way to becoming premier coffee destination

KUCHING: Coffee enthusiasts in the city will have the rare opportunity to be part of the inaugural Borneo Coffee Symposium right at your door step on April 6 and 7 at the Kuching Old Courthouse here. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said with this truly unique event held

1,000 talents from Limkokwing Film Academy year-end

KUCHING:  Limkokwing University of Creative Technology has launched the Limkokwing Film Academy, a film-based centre that aims to train youths to build a career in the film and content industry. Its senior vice-president for Industry Empowerment Datuk Raja Aznil Raja Hisham said the film and content industry is huge with

15 to compete in Toastmasters Club’s oratory contests

KUCHING: The city’s six Toastmasters Clubs are to compete in the Joint Area (Area D1, D2, D3) International Speech and Table Topics Contest from 2pm to 5pm at i-CATS West Campus, Jalan Stampin Timur here tomorrow (March 2). There are 15 contestants from the six clubs vying for the chance

Think twice before you get a tattoo

KUCHING:   Be careful and think twice before getting a tattoo. The symbol you are about to put on your body may be associated with a secret society. This is the advice of the chairman of Sarawak Community Policing Association Datuk John Lau Pang Heng (pic) to all youths in