Search

Asian markets rise as Fed eases fears over huge rate hike

HONG KONG: Asian markets rallied Thursday following a Wall Street surge after the Federal Reserve played down chances of a huge interest rate hike in the near future, while oil extended gains as the European Union moved to ban imports from Russia. US central bank officials announced an expected half-point lift in borrowing costs — […]

Fickle footprints of faith and fear

Fear is faith in reverse gear. — Napoleon Hill, American author FROM womb to tomb, we are said to be dancing to the music of our DNA while struggling to justify faith and fear vacillating in our lives as fact, value, companion, crutch and curse. The law is a perfect example of faith and fear […]

Overseas spectators to be barred from Tokyo Olympics

TOKYO: Japan has decided to exclude overseas spectators from the Tokyo Olympics over fears an influx of visitors could bring an increase in coronavirus infections, local media reported Tuesday. Kyodo News said the government had concluded it was “not possible” to allow fans from abroad to attend this summer’s Games, already delayed by a year […]

Relevant authorities need to take action over stagnant water

PUSA: The prolonged stagnant water situation at residences near Dato Godam, Selulap, Mbaduk and Meruang areas here has instilled anxiety and fear among its residents. Speaking to New Sarawak Tribune’s sister paper Suara Sarawak, the residents opined that there seem to be no action taken to solve the problems that they are facing. “I don’t […]

Fear keeps traders from opening stalls

SIBU: Out of 147 traders, only 28 opened their stalls at the Sunday market at Taman Indah here, today (Dec 20). This was lower than the more than 60 traders that came the previous day (Dec 19), said Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting. “This market is badly affected by the four Indonesian women […]

Face mask fears unfounded

KUCHING: Fears over the safety of wearing face masks are unfounded, said medical practitioner Dr William Voon. “Surgeons and theatre staff in hospitals use face masks for lengthy periods without ill effect. Others in sterile setups like medical labs, drug labs, food packaging factories, and so on also mask up for hours without ill effect,” […]