King Charles III becomes monarch after death of mother, Queen Elizabeth II
LONDON: Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest son, Charles, Prince of Wales, has finally become king. But at 73, the focus of his reign will be his age — and the declining influence of the British monarchy around the world. Charles has spent virtually his whole life as heir apparent and has become a familiar figure in […]
Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96
LONDON: Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in British history and an icon instantly recognisable to billions of people around the world, died on Thursday. She was 96. Buckingham Palace announced her death in a short statement, triggering 10 days of national mourning and an outpouring of tributes to her long life and record-breaking reign. […]
NGO, Miri Hospital seeking Wong Koh Lee’s next of kin
MIRI: Miri City Caring Society is seeking the next of kin of the late Wong Koh Lee, 45, for funeral arrangements. The late Wong passed away at Miri Hospital on Aug 19 after being admitted on Aug 18, and the body is yet to be claimed as of Aug 30.The deceased has a dragon tattoo […]
Children of couple killed in accident receive Socso benefits
KUCHING: The children of a couple who passed away due to an accident have received their parents’ Social Security Organisation (Socso) benefits. Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman visited the children of the late Abdul Wahap Yusup, 52, and Sulyani Gimo, 54, today. Both children — Mohammad Riduan Abdul Wahap, 16, and 12-year-old Mohammad Rizman Abdul […]
Smart Reader Kids co-founder’s passing great loss to early childhood education
KUCHING: Smart Reader Worldwide mourns the loss of its group executive director and co-founder of Smart Reader Kids, Datin Seri Datuk Dr Wang Kim Ha. The success of Smart Reader Kids today is the fruit of her hard work along with her husband Datuk Seri Dr Richard Ong. Since its inception 30 years ago, Smart […]
Sarawak has lost a great statesman
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state has lost a great statesman who contributed a lot to Sarawak and Malaysia with the passing of Tan Sri Abang Ahmad Urai Abang Mohideen. He said the late Ahmad Urai had served the state and country not only after independence but also […]
Mixed feelings of joy, sadness
When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry, show life that you have a thousand reasons to smile. – Stephenie Meyer, American novelist There was joy during last Gawai, especially after a two-year hiatus. And sadness too – my relatives in Munggu Embawang, Saratok, my late dad’s birthplace, were still mourning the demise of […]
Feona, Wan Junaidi’s wife passes away
KUCHING: The wife of Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, Datin Seri Feona Sim @ Norjanah has passed away this evening. Feona, 70, breathed her last at the Borneo Medical Centre (BMC) here at 6pm. According to Wan Junaidi’s press secretary, she passed away due […]
Yusof Gajah — The passing of a legend
The art community mourns the loss of a much-celebrated Malaysian painter, illustrator and writer, Mohd Yusof Ismail, who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 68. Known for his signature style and depicture of his elephant centrefolds, Yusof has won numerous awards throughout his career as a painter. Aristocrat of fine art, storytelling Today, […]
James Wong’s wife passes on, burial Saturday
KUCHING: Datin Amar Valerie Bong Kui Inn who died on Wednesday morning will be laid to rest in Limbang on Saturday (March 12). A funeral service was held on Thursday at the St Thomas Cathedral here after which her remains was flown to Limbang where a two-night wake will be held at the family home […]