LAWAS: An elderly woman sustained bruises to her leg after her wooden house collapsed in Kampung Banting early this morning (Apr 13). The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firefighters from the Lawas station were dispatched to the scene following a distress call at 3.10 am. Upon arrival, they discovered
KUCHING: The presence Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) Supreme Council members during state leaders’ Hari Raya Aidilfitri open house reflects their strong commitment to supporting policies that uphold local identity while encouraging innovation in the tourism, arts, and cultural industries. PDP president Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the gathering symbolised
KUCHING: A total of 67 Form Six students from SMK Datuk Patinggi Haji Abdul Gapor here have completed their pre-university studies. They were celebrated in a graduation ceremony officiated by the school principal, William Tedong. According to Tedong, the university admission rate for SMK DPHA Gapor’s Sixth Form graduates is
Every year, the Chinese community in Paku Bazaar and its neighbouring villages extend their New Year celebrations with the Thian Chuan Day religious procession. Rooted in Hakka tradition, this vibrant event honours ancient legends, preserves cultural heritage, and attracts visitors from near and far. Preserving cultural and religious heritage as
KUCHING: The federal government is currently assessing how it can step in to assist Sarawak in restoring damaged infrastructure caused by the recent floods in the state. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said many roads and slopes have been severely affected, which will require substantial allocations for repairs.
IN Morocco’s tourist hub of Marrakesh, a contemporary art fair has energised the local creative scene, drawing on the famed city’s aesthetic legacy to propel emerging African artists into the global spotlight. The annual 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair has drawn collectors, curators and art enthusiasts from across the world,
IF one takes a stroll in Metrocity one cannot miss the sight of some patrons lining up in front of a stall at the front section of the mighty Grand Dragon Supermarket. They are waiting to be served with the well-known tasty Legend Burger operated by Pak Jemuri, 65 who
SIBU: Member of Parliament for Sibu Oscar Ling Chai Yew has allocated funds under the Program Mesra Rakyat Kerajaan Madani 2024 (PMR) to upgrade teaching facilities at four schools here today (Jan 7). “Schools must keep up with modern advancements to prepare students for global challenges,” Ling said. “Teachers also
That holiday seasons, beginning of the year-end school holidays as well as Christmas and New Year seasons is just a month-away from now, and that’s where most of us Malaysians are already planning for the holidays spending time with their loved ones or ushering into that festive mood. During these
KUCHING: Boost and UOB Asset Management (Malaysia) have launched BoostMyMoney, a Shariah-compliant unit trust investment feature available on the Boost eWallet app. In a statement it said with access to UOBAM’s (Malaysia) host of funds users can potentially earn higher returns. Furthermore, it added, BoostMyMoney is also the first in
