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Nickholas is now selling fish at home

KUCHING: During the movement control order (MCO), times are hard for everyone.  Some businesses have come to a complete halt while others are left with no choices but to adapt by going digital and online. Fishmonger Nickholas Malek ,29, decided to sell his fish in his own village instead of driving all the way to […]

Single mothers push forward despite challenges

BY BALKISH AWANG This article is in conjunction with Mother’s Day which is celebrated on the second Sunday of May in most countries, including Malaysia. This year it falls on May 9. SINGLE mothers Samsiah Othman, Noorhayati Yusof and Noor Shakilah Abdullah have no time to wallow in self-pity or to dwell on the past. […]

Challenging years for educators

KUCHING: It has been a particularly challenging year for all educators nationwide following the Covid-19 pandemic crisis and the movement control order (MCO). However, Sarawak Teachers’ Union president Macky Joseph opined that this is not a reason to forget the all-important Teacher’s Day celebration for all educators in the country. He said in conjunction with […]

Coping mentally during Covid-19 pandemic

KUCHING: With the implementation of the movement control order (MCO), upheaval of daily routines, and general fear and stress arising from the Covid-19 pandemic, it is not uncommon for many to feel the effects on their psychological wellbeing. The current pandemic is a challenging time for everyone, but perhaps even more so for those with […]