KUCHING: The Lodge Kindergarten, together with the SGH Blood Bank, held a successful blood donation drive last Saturday (Aug 5) here. This initiative formed an integral part of the Lodge Group of Schools’ Platinum Jubilee celebration, reflecting their unwavering commitment to education and social welfare. With the school hall as
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg chaired the State Development Coordination Committee meeting in Sibu on today (Aug 7). The meeting was the fourth one to be held after Kapit, Miri and Lawas this year. Among others, the objective of the meeting was to discuss new
RAMALLAH: Three Palestinian youths were killed by Israeli army fire in the occupied West Bank, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. The ministry said late Sunday that three young men were shot dead near the town of Arraba in the Jenin province, reported Anadolu Agency. For its part, the Israeli
SYDNEY: Australian police are investigating whether foul play is behind the deaths of three people in a suspected mushroom poisoning, reported German news agency (dpa). Four people were taken to hospital on July 30 when they became ill after eating a meal at a home near Melbourne. Two women died
ISTANBUL: The Philippines’ president on Monday said Manila has lodged a protest with China over the firing of water cannons at its vessels. Philippines Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo met with Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian to lodge a protest over the incident, Anadolu Agency quoted President Ferdinand Marcos Jr as saying.
WASHINGTON: Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami rallied from two goals down to beat FC Dallas on penalties and advance to the Leagues Cup quarterfinals on Sunday, said Xinhua. The Argentine World Cup winner opened the scoring in the oppressive Dallas heat by rifling home a long-range effort after
KUCHING: Seventeen exceptional students from SMK Batu Lintang receive the prestigious Naim Foundation Academic Excellence Awards for their achievement in last year’s Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) examination. Among these achievers, two were among the top 10 students in the state. The Naim Foundation Academic Excellence Award is one of
KUCHING: Many children and adolescents face mental health issues and it’s important for society to understand and collectively tackle these problems. Mental Health Association of Sarawak (MHAS) advisor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said many have highlighted the challenges facing the young like depression, anxiety to behavioural issues and addiction. “As
SYDNEY: A new registry has been established by the police force of the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) to drive targeted prevention, disruption and investigation responses to domestic and family violence in the state. The Domestic and Family Violence Registry is staffed by officers with expertise in domestic
SEBUYAU: Efforts to refloat the MV Tung Sung cargo ship, which capsized and overturned in Pulau Burung waters, are still being assessed by the appointed company Hap Lee Shipping today. Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Sarawak director First Admiral Zin Azman Md Yunus said the company is still in the
