Author: Nura V Lorna

Final words of bravery

SERIAN: In a poignant farewell, the last words of a Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) officer Senior Seaman JJM Joanna Felicia Rohna, who recently passed away, were remembered. Her husband, Petty Officer TKM Haslie Ali, 33, shared a conversation they had a week before the tragic incident, where she implored, “If

Fond memories of late Joanna Felicia Rohna live on

SERIAN: The love and affection embodied by the late Joanna Felicia Rohna will forever remain cherished and remembered. With small hands, her four-year-old daughter, Allesia Felice Haslie, waved goodbye to the casket carrying Joanna’s lifeless body, unaware of the harsh permanence of her mother’s departure. As the casket of the

Farewell to Leading Seaman Joanna Rohna

SERIAN: The solemn funeral rites for Leading Seaman I JJM Joanna Felicia Rohna, who tragically lost her life in a helicopter crash on Tuesday in Lumut, Perak, took place at 11:25 am today at Kampung Engkeroh cemetery near Tebekang here. The final ceremony commenced early at 9 am at the

Sarawak explores healthcare collab in Switzerland

KUCHING: Sarawak is optimistic about healthcare collaboration with Swiss institutions. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian commended pharmaceutical company Roche’s pioneering work in personalised healthcare and drug research. During his dialogue with senior Roche executives, he explored several collaboration avenues and highlighted high-value opportunities for Sarawakian. “Sarawak is

Premier leads delegation to Poland for Central European energy forums

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is spearheading a delegation to Poland, marking a significant step in the state’s engagement with Central European energy initiatives. The delegation, alongside Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan and Sarawak State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki,

Sarawak-UK partnership drives semiconductor innovation

KUCHING: Sarawak’s collaborations with the United Kingdom’s (UK’s) industry leaders in compound semiconductor development are poised to drive innovation. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said these collaborations will drive innovations to increase the capability of microchips in powering new technologies and applications. He noted the semiconductor

Raghad asserts right to stay in Malaysia

KUCHING: Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Raghad Kurdi Taib, the wife of the late Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, reaffirmed her commitment to stay in Malaysia while asserting her rights.  Currently residing in Kuala Lumpur, Raghad is observing her Iddah period, a time of mourning and reflection following her husband’s

MET Malaysia to conduct tsunami early warning test

MIRI: The Meteorological Department Malaysia (MET Malaysia) will conduct a scheduled testing of the National Tsunami Early Warning System (SAATNM) siren at Pantai Luak Bay Esplanade from 11 am to 1 pm on Tuesday (April 23). Local residents are advised not to panic upon hearing the siren, as it is

Temporary partial road closure until May 23

MIRI: The Public Works Department (PWD) Sarawak has announced a temporary partial road closure spanning from the Miri airport junction to the Puchong roundabout (1/79A). This closure is instated to facilitate ongoing road repair works in the area. According to an official announcement on the Sarawak PWD Facebook page, the