Saturday, 31 January 2026

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Abang Johari criticizes Christmas cake prohibition

SELANGAU: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has criticised those who prohibit Christmas greetings on cakes, labelling such an action disruptive to national unity. “Putting ‘Merry Christmas’ on a cake becomes a problem …. What is wrong with decorating a cake with the words ‘Merry Christmas’? It’s

UTS celebrates 8th convocation with 297 graduates

SIBU: The University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) 8th convocation ceremony will see a total of 297 graduates conferred with their academic scrolls. Throughout the ceremony, three graduates will obtain their PhD degrees, 26 graduates will receive their Masters degrees while another 268 will get their Bachelor’s degrees. UTS Vice-Chancellor Professor

Minister to vandals: Stop it!

KUCHING: Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi has appealed for an immediate stop to vandalism against telecommunication towers. This comes after a complaint was filed with him on a telecommunication tower in Serabang, Saribas, which was vandalised and resulted in damage and the subsequent disruption of telecommunication services

Spain edge closer to w-finals after upsetting India 4-1

KUALA LUMPUR: Spain, ranked sixth in the world, and eyeing for the first ever Men’s Junior World Cup (JWC) title, produced another stunning performance to upset two-time champion India 4-1 at the Bukit Jalil National Hockey Stadium here, last night. The victory means the Junior Red Sticks, who started their

Premier rejects extremist ideologies; assures govt support

MIRI: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has assured that the state government will continue to support people of all faiths. Speaking at the launch of the 14th Christmas parade at Dataran Kipas on Saturday evening he said this support will encompass healthy religious beliefs, education and

Premier: RM1.37 bil awarded to Bumiputera contractors in Sarawak

KUCHING: The state government has allocated 43 percent of its state projects to Bumiputera contractors for work values exceeding RM100,000. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said projects awarded to Bumiputera contractors so far have amounted to a total work value of RM1.37 billion. “We have implemented

Empowered and Independent: The new generation of women

By Valerie Chai Xin Hui As social norms have evolved, the image of modern women has also changed significantly. A new generation of women has shattered traditional stereotypes and proven they don’t need men to define who they are. Her journey is a testament to independence, resilience, and the pursuit

Man collapses and dies while playing badminton

MIRI: A 51-year-old man died while playing badminton in a sports complex at Piasau Industrial area last night (Nov 22). Miri police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said they received a police report on the incident at 8.06 pm. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics from

Ph will campaign as united force for BN candidate: Mohamad Sabu

CHUKAI: Pakatan Harapan (PH) component parties will come together as a united force to support Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate Tan Sri Raja Mohamed Affandi Raja Mohamed Noor in the Kemaman parliamentary by-election on Dec 2. Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) president Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said PH was confident that change