Author: Natasha Jee

Watch total solar eclipse via online media platforms

KUCHING: A total solar eclipse will take place today, however the phenomenon will not be visible in Malaysia. The Malaysian Space Agency (MYSA) said the total solar eclipse phenomenon will begin at 11:42:15 today and end on April 9 at 04:52:19 Malaysian time. “This phenomenon will not be visible in

TYT open house on first day of Raya

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and wife Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi will be hosting on open house on the first day of the Hari Raya at the Astana Negeri Sarawak here. The open house will be held from 9 am to 4.30

Airbrush tattoo adds unique twist to expo

KUCHING: When it comes to getting a permanent tattoo, many people experience a range of emotions. For first-timers, in particular, they often face a dilemma – finding the right tattoo artist, deciding on a design or style, and choosing the perfect placement for the tattoo on their body. However, there

AI may facilitate communication with the deaf

KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian is holding out hope that artificial intelligence (AI) would eventually facilitate communication between the deaf community and those with normal hearing. He said with advancements in AI, there is a possibility that it can convert sign language gestures into speech or

Dissolution leads to new alliances

KUCHING: The dissolution of Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) and the subsequent joining of its former members to the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) bode well for the future of Sarawak. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah reiterated his belief in unity for Sarawak’s prosperity.

Sng: Good if PDP and PRS also merge

KUCHING: Julau MP Datuk Larry Sng is hopeful Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) and Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) will also merge one day. He said in the event this would further strengthen the ruling Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), of which both are presently component parties. “Hopefully one day PDP and Parti

Former PSB members free to join any party including SUPP: Dr Sim

KUCHING: With the dissolution of Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB), former party members are now free to affiliate with any party of their choosing, says Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. Dr Sim, who is also the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) president, expressed openness to former PSB members

SFC: Immediate action taken upon whale carcass discovery

KUCHING: The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) has launched an urgent response following the discovery of a whale carcass washed ashore on Telok Melano beach yesterday (Apr 5). In a statement posted on its Facebook page today, SFC said immediate action was taken in response to a viral video clip showcasing

Miri to host MYY Living Arts UnConference & Festival

KUCHING: Miri is set to host the MYY Living Arts UnConference & Festival from May 13 to 19. The inaugural event, which will be hosted in various food and beverage (F&B) outlets in the Marina and Brighton (Jalan Temenggong Oyong Lawai Jau) area, aims to bring together artists and creatives

AirAsia commences late-night fixed-fare flights for Hari Raya celebrations

SEPANG: AirAsia commenced its first late-night fixed-fare flight for Hari Raya celebrations to Miri, Sarawak, achieving a 100 percent load factor on flight AK 9644. Federal Minister of Transport Anthony Loke and AirAsia Aviation Group chief executive officer (CEO) Bo Lingam led a special send-off ceremony for all 186 guests