Friday, 5 December 2025

Author: ST Editor

Project manager hit the jackpot with RM14.6 million

SELANGOR: A young 33-year-old project manager from Selangor had the surprise of his life when he won RM14.6 million in Power Toto 6/55 Jackpot on 6 July 2025 (Sunday) by betting on the numbers derived from his girlfriend and his own identity card (IC). When the lucky winner collected his

Life lessons of the Dalai Lama

TIBET’S spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, ostracised by Beijing while feted by leaders across the world, has over decades penned a plethora of life lessons. He is the author of dozens of books, on topics ranging from Buddhist philosophy and meditation to environmental politics and the importance of love and

Laudable performance by Sarawak at Asean MyCyberHero 2025 competition

KUCHING: Sarawak made a strong showing at the Asean MyCyberHero 2025 competition, held at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC), with three of its teams securing places in the top four of the Rookie category. SK St David Padawan carved its own piece of history by becoming the only school

SMEs hit by last-minute policy changes

KUCHING: Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are bearing the brunt of last-minute changes to the expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST) and mandatory e-invoicing policies set to take effect today (July 1), said Kho Teck Wan, SUPP Women Chief and Political Secretary to the Sarawak Premier. Kho welcomed the recent

I-Syariah plays key role in case management

KUCHING: The digital transformation driven by I-Syariah has enabled Syariah Court hearings and filings to be conducted seamlessly, says Sarawak Chief Syarie Judge Datuk Awang Suhaili Ledi. He said the system, developed in line with the Sarawak Digital Economy Policy and the Twelfth Malaysia Plan (12MP), has played a key

Sarawakian Bonnie bags World Cup gold in Beijing

KUCHING: Malaysian para powerlifting sensation Bonnie Bunyau Gustin reaffirmed his global supremacy yesterday (June 22) by capturing gold in the men’s 72kg category at the 2025 World Para Powerlifting World Cup, hosted at the China Administration of Sports for Persons with Disabilities (CASPD). The Sarawakian star lifted an impressive 215kg,

Premier’s Wife Juma’ani Tuanku Bujang Passes Away at 76

KUCHING: The wife of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang, passed away early this morning (June 23) at Normah Medical Specialist Centre here. She was 76. The news was confirmed by the Premier’s chief political secretary, Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul

Gawai celebrations highlight strong unity among Bidayuh community

SERIAN: The recent Gawai celebrations in Kampung Taee and Kampung Panchor Dayak have demonstrated the enduring unity of the Bidayuh community. Serian District Council chairman Datuk Peter Minos described the celebrations as a clear reflection of a community coming together with shared purpose, reaffirming their cultural identity and solidarity. “At

On a wing and a prayer: Five-year-old’s cancer journey

KUCHING: The Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS) has spent over RM496,000 to support Ariyana, a five-year-old girl from Miri who is undergoing treatment for neuroblastoma in the right thoracic area. Diagnosed in September 2024, Ariyana has since undergone eight cycles of chemotherapy, two surgeries to remove her tumour, a bone