Monday, 15 December 2025

Author: Sarah Hafizah Chandra

Flood victims plead for urgent assistance on social media

BINTULU: As relentless downpours continue across Sarawak, flood victims have taken to social media to plead for urgent assistance. Many have shared distressing images and videos of rising floodwaters submerging homes, roads and vehicles. Some have made desperate calls for rescue while others are seeking food, clean water and shelter.

Tiong spends day one of CNY assisting Bintulu flood victims

BINTULU: Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing spent the first day of Chinese New Year assisting flood victims following heavy rain and king tide that left large parts of the district submerged. In several social media posts, pictures and videos showed the Bintulu MP on the ground, personally assisting in evacuating

Miri Civic Centre activated as relief centre for landslide victims

MIRI: The Miri Civic Centre here has been officially designated as a temporary relief centre to provide shelter for victims of a landslide that struck Kampung Lereng Bukit. The landslide, which occurred on today (Jan 27), has displaced residents in the affected area. In a statement released by the Miri

Expected isolated thunderstorms in Sarawak inland areas until Feb 3

KUCHING: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a weather warning for Sarawak, forecasting adverse conditions over the coming days. According to the forecast, which covers the period from January 28 to February 3, Sarawak is expected to experience isolated thunderstorms in inland areas during the morning and afternoon, while

Youth Council to nurture leadership skills among students

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) has officially established its Youth Council, comprising 22 students, aged nine to 17, from various schools across Samarahan. The initiative, encouraged by United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) under the United Nations and supported by the Samarahan community, aims to nurture

Trump’s executive orders that reshape America and world

QUOTE: “Not so long ago, during the election campaign, I was targeted in an attempted assassination attempt, when a bullet pierced through my ear. But God saved me because my purpose is to ‘make America great again’,” – Donald J Trump. Donald J. Trump’s return to the White House for

Pansar wins contract to build Serian-Gedong dual carriageway highway

KUCHING: Pansar Bhd has secured a RM477.69 million contract from the Sarawak Public Works Department (JKR) for the construction of a dual carriageway highway linking Serian to Gedong. The Main Market-listed company, through its subsidiary Perbena Emas Sdn Bhd (PESB), received the contract to design and build the crucial highway.

SUHA: Protect integrity of umrah industry in Sarawak

KUCHING: The Sarawak Umrah and Hajj Association (SUHA) has called on all stakeholders to work together to protect the integrity of the umrah industry for the benefit of the Muslim community in Sarawak. Its chairman Ruzaiman Ghazalee said the recent incident involving over 300 Malaysian pilgrims including Sarawakians being stranded

Modern world’s pressures and financial survival

QUOTE: “To get rich, you have to be making money while you are asleep,” English photographer and director, David Bailey. In the heart of every bustling metropolis or cities lies an unspoken truth – the relentless pursuit of financial stability. For many, the city is a beacon of hope, a

AI in Journalism: Threat or Transformative Tool?

‘AI is a key differentiator for all parts of the media value chain. It helps content creators be more creative, and editors be more productive. AI helps consumers find the content that matches their interests to have more personalised experiences.’ – Microsoft’s Media and Entertainment Industry Lead in the UK,