Author: News Desk

TYT attends state banquet

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi attended a state banquet in conjunction with the opening of the First Meeting of the Third Session of the 19th Sarawak State Legislative Assembly yesterday (May 6). They were accompanied

‘Sheriff’ rakes in RM44.5m in two weeks

SYAFIQ Yusof’s latest action film, “Sheriff: Narko Integriti“, continues to receive an extraordinary response in cinemas, raking in a total of RM44.5 million over the first two weeks of screening. Syafiq’s father, Datuk Yusof Haslam, said the success was a shot in the arm for the country’s film industry after

Promoting local talents in technology development

BY LEONG Z-KEEN KUCHING: Sarawak is currently promoting the Emergency Vehicle Pre-Emption (EPV) system in hopes of reducing accidents involving ambulances and public vehicles when in emergency situations. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the system development is in line with Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang

‘The Experts’ unveils star-studded cast

HIGHLY anticipated Malaysian heist action film “The Experts” is set to premiere in cinemas nationwide on May 23. Produced by leading film studio Astro Shaw in association with ZAK Capital and TGV Pictures, “The Experts” offers a captivating story inspired by true events and elevated with commercial elements for a

Siti Nurhaliza adds another date to Genting Show

AFTER tickets for her upcoming “Love is in the Sky” concert on August 10 at Arena of Stars sold out in such a short time, Malaysia’s No. 1 sin-ger, Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza, has confirmed that she will be adding an extra show on Sunday, August 11, at 8.30 pm

Heatwave swells Asia’s appetite for Air-conditioning

A record-breaking heatwave is broiling parts of Asia, helping drive surging demand for cooling options, including air-conditioning. AC exhaust units are a common feature of urban landscapes in many parts of Asia, clinging like limpets to towering apartment blocks in Hong Kong or tucked in a cross formation between the

Move to modernise and bring progress to Betong

KUCHING: Efforts are underway to enhance and strengthen the development and prosperity of Betong Division for the next decade. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said intellectuals and professionals will be invited to a special workshop in July to give their input on the matter. He said as Betong

Mum finds niche in Little Aiman handmade craft

BY VIVYNNA ANN CHABU KUCHING: Little Aiman Handmadecraft was born out of the unique journey in motherhood as parent to an autistic child and a deep passion for crafting. Norhan Matjais, 47, housewife and also the owner of Little Aiman Handmadecraft, said her passion for creating baby and mother handicraft

STEM via coding and robotics for youngsters

BY NUR ATIQAH QURATULAINI and GILLVEN MIXCOLLIN KUCHING: Youngsters will now have access to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) learning anchored on coding and robotics. The programme, the first of such for young ones, is available at a robotics centre opened by RoboThink.Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Datuk Wee

Weaving course helps women thrive

KUCHING: The Rose Bag Weaving course, organised by the Sarawak Kayan Women Association, aims to empower women by enhancing their families’ economic wellbeing. Telang Usan assemblyman Datuk Dennis Ngau said the importance of such initiatives lies in inspiring and equipping women with the skills necessary to create additional income opportunities