Australian imported cattle available for Hari Raya Korban
KUCHING: A total of 450 high quality cattle imported from Australia are ready for sale in an auction for the upcoming Hari Raya Korban celebration Deputy Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Martin Ben said that the cattle sold were in the weight category of 500kg to 600kg with an attractive price. The […]
Aussie firms eyeing Malaysia’s halal, B2B tie-ups
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s integrity in its economy and halal industry is attracting Australian companies to engage with Malaysian entrepreneurs, said Halal Development Corporation Bhd (HDC). Its chief commercial officer Adly Mohamed said several Australian companies have expressed their keen interest to work with the HDC in order to reach out to Malaysian small and medium […]
Australian paddler lands surprise victory in third stage of international competition
KUANTAN: Australian Mackenzie Hynard took centre stage after securing first place for the third leg of the Pahang Ocean Paddle International Challenge (POPIC) 2022 today (Sept 9). His victory marked a pivotal shift in the competition which was dominated by South African Dawid Mocke who secured two victories in a row during the first two […]
Taib receives Australian envoy
KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud received a courtesy call from the Australian High Commissioner Dr Justin Lee at Demak Jaya, here, on Thursday morning. Lee was accompanied by his wife Jeanne Lee, honorary consul for Australia Datuk Dr Philip Ting and second secretary to the Australian High Commissioner Luke McGreevy. […]
Aussie spared quarantine after record-breaking Channel swim
LONDON: An Australian marathon swimmer on Sunday became the second woman to break the men’s record for number of Channel crossings — and avoided new UK quarantine rules on French arrivals on her return. Chloe McCardel, from Sydney, completed her 35th swim across the world’s busiest shipping lane after emerging on the northern French shoreline in […]
Aussie marathon swimmer to challenge English Channel record
SYDNEY: Australian endurance swimmer Chloe McCardel is planning to create a slice of history with a 35th crossing of the English Channel after being given a special exemption to travel during the coronavirus pandemic. Considered one of the greatest ultra-swimmers of all time, she has so far tamed the treacherous stretch of water between England […]
I was never Australia citizen: Dr Sim
CHONG’S RIDICULOUS COMPARISON KUCHING: Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian has slammed Pakatan Harapan (PH) Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen for comparing the former’s Australian permanent residence to an Australian citizenship. Dr Sim said the “ridiculous” statement coming from Chong was intended to confuse and mislead Sarawakians into doubting his […]
Body of Aussie found in capsized boat
LANGKAWI: The body of an Australian man was found trapped in a capsized boat near the Langkawi Ferry Terminal, Kuah here yesterday. Langkawi district police chief Supt Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim, in a statement here today, said the body was identified as that of David John, 81. “Ferry captain Mohamad Elvin Tieng Abdullah, who was transporting […]
