Sandflies keeping people away from Miri beaches

MIRI: Mayor Adam Yii is concerned that sandflies are keeping people away from the many beaches here. “We would like to see our beach clean for the public to use … in Miri we have many beaches, but unfortunately, we have a problem because we have a sand fly problem,” he said on today. But […]

Rendezvous with beaches

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic and its after effects, Damai Beach Resort maintains its stature with locals flocking to the beach, enjoying a quick vacation. With sunny days ahead, the writer decides to finally have a little getaway. Damai, still a one stop for beach holiday in Kuching While everyone appreciates the sunny beach, it is […]

A tourist island without tourists

With the Covid-19 crisis keeping hotels and beaches deserted for much of the tourist season, many island business owners are struggling to survive. Hit by economical consequences The silence is uncanny. No clattering coffee cups, no voices chattering in different languages on the innumerable terraces. Without them, Mallorca’s capital is an entirely different place. The […]