Friday, 30 January 2026

Author: ST Editor

Reflecting on Malaysia’s independence and challenges

● As Malaysia marks another year of independence, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s call to reject racial extremism, religious fanaticism, and narrow regionalism is a reminder that sovereignty is more than flying our own flag – it is about the values we uphold as a nation. THIS week, Malaysia

3 killed, 70 injured in gas tanker explosion

MEXICO CITY, Mexico: Mexico City Mayor, Clara Brugada, on Wednesday said that three people were killed and at least 70 injured when a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker exploded in the capital city, German Press Agency (dpa) reported. The tanker, which had a capacity of 49,500 litres, tipped over under

Quick action prevents kitchen fire from spreading

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Quick action by a house owner and neighbours prevented a kitchen fire from spreading at a state government quarters here last night. The incident, which occurred at Lorong 4 behind the Resident’s Office, was reported at 9:31 pm. Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Sarawak said the fire was

TYT receives courtesy call from S’pore Manpower Minister

KUCHING: Singapore Minister for Manpower Dr Tan See Leng paid a courtesy visit to Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar at the Astana Negeri here today (Aug 5). Dr Tan, who also oversees Science, Technology and Energy, was accompanied by his delegation. Wan Junaidi’s wife,

Defanging fraudsters

“I am all in a sea of wonders. I doubt; I fear; I think strange things, which I dare not confess to my own soul.” – Dracula (1897) by Bram Stoker (1847-1912), Irish novelist MY teenage daughter Bella, newly obsessed with the world of finance thanks to a programme called

Kampung Engkabang B’s road upgrade spurs agricultural development

SERIAN: The upgrading of a two-kilometre stretch of road in Kampung Sungai Engkabang B here is set to spur agricultural development and improve connectivity for villagers once completed. Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Deputy Minister, Datuk Martin Ben, said the RM879,999 project began on June 3 and is expected

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