Sarawak’s role in shaping unity in perspective
KUCHING: The Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, reflected on the nation’s formation and the state’s enduring role in shaping unity, economic growth and global relevance. In his Malaysia Day 2025 message, he began by honouring September 16, 1963 as a defining date when the Federation of Malaya, Sabah, Sarawak […]
Two drug-positive men arrested over stolen motorcycle
KUCHING: Police have recovered a stolen motorcycle and arrested two men with prior records following a swift investigation into a motorcycle theft reported earlier this week. The suspects, aged 25 and 33, were picked up in separate operations conducted by the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) in Kampung Siol Kandis and Kampung Pulo on Jun 22 […]
Forever five: The memories that outlived goodbye
PART FIVE (SEGMENT TWO) OF A SIX-PART SERIES When treatment could no longer offer a cure, Eleanor Von Macbuth made a decision rooted not in surrender, but in love. Rather than filling her daughter, Edeva Von Edith’s remaining days with more procedures and hospital visits, the family focused on creating memories — beach outings, birthdays, […]
A mother’s final gift
PART FIVE (SEGMENT ONE) OF A SIX-PART SERIES The classroom hummed with the familiar sounds of childhood — excited chatter between friends, bursts of laughter and the rustle of exercise books being opened for the day. For most children, it was just another morning at school but for five-year-old Edeva Von Edith, it was a […]
Morocco deny Haiti historic point with late double for Round of 32 berth
KUCHING: Morocco came from behind twice before late goals from Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine secured a 4-2 victory over Haiti at Atlanta Stadium today (MYT), sealing second place in Group C and a place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32. The 2022 semi-finalists were made to work for their qualification by an […]
George Lucas joins the Minions Universe
THE creator of the Star Wars franchise, George Lucas, has joined the voice cast of Illumination’s upcoming animated feature, ‘Minions & Monsters’, in what will be one of his rare on-screen performances. The news was confirmed by Illumination founder and chief executive Chris Meledandri, who revealed that Lucas accepted the offer after the studio created […]
‘BASIKAL TUA’ AND ITS LESSON
BY MAYA GREEN THE first major barter trade I made was when I was in lower primary school. Idris (yes, that Datuk Seri Idris Jala) had a tricycle that his father had bought for him, which we shared after school, taking turns racing it down the hill near his home. I had a new pair of […]
Lah Ahmad remains hopeful of future VE reunion
SINGER Lah Ahmad has revealed that he once tried to reunite the members of VE, but the effort ultimately fell through as his former bandmates chose to focus on careers and interests outside the music industry. The 46-year-old singer said he respects their decision, noting that everyone is now at a different stage in life. […]
Vinicius brace fires Brazil to Group C summit as Scotland face anxious wait
KUCHING: Brazil finished top of Group C after defeating Scotland 3-0 at Miami Stadium, United States today (MYT), leaving Steve Clarke’s side facing an anxious wait to discover whether they have done enough to reach the FIFA World Cup Round of 32. Scotland knew a point against the five-time champions would have all but secured […]
Tickets for EXISTS CONCERT almost sold out
EXCITEMENT among fans for the ‘Exists Memento Mori Concert’, scheduled to take place at Unifi Arena, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, on August 1, is continuing to build, with tickets for the show — which celebrates the legendary band’s 35-year musical journey — now nearly sold out. Exists member Along said the overwhelming response began from […]
China regains top spot in supercomputer ranking
WASHINGTON: A Chinese machine has seized the title of world’s most powerful supercomputer, ending nearly a decade of US dominance and underscoring Beijing’s drive to build advanced computing power with homegrown technology. The system, called LineShine (pic), topped the closely watched TOP500 ranking unveiled Monday at the major computing ISC conference in Hamburg, Germany. It […]