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Tidal waves lash Jalan Batang Maro-Paloh in Betong

BETONG: Road users are advised to take note of a temporary road closure at KM13, Jalan Batang Maro-Paloh, which was damaged by strong tidal waves due to the king tide phenomenon on Wednesday (Jan 25). The Public Works Department (JKR) said the road closure, which took effect from Wednesday until a date to be announced […]

High price of oil palm fruits attracting thieves

MIRI: Oil palm smallholders can heave a sigh of relief with fresh fruit bunches (FFB) reportedly selling at between RM740 and RM900 per metric tonnes, as they try to survive during this difficult period following the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the increase in FFB prices has also attracted others – such as thieves to go to […]

Pipe smoking – a vanishing act

MUKAH: Smoking pipes in public is a very rare sight nowadays compared to about 10 years ago. Even in villages or longhouses, pipe smokers are hardly seen nowadays. About 10 or 20 years ago, it was quite common to see someone smoking a pipe in town, village or longhouse. Still, in those days, pipe smokers […]

Geminids meteor shower sets to peak on Dec 13 night

KUCHING: Mark the date on your calendar as the spectacular Geminids meteor shower is expected to peak on the night of Dec 13. The Malaysia National Planetarium said Malaysians will have the opportunity to watch the meteor shower starting from 8.30pm on Dec 13 until the early morning of the next day. It said the […]

Covid-19: Facts vs Myths? Re-infection possible but rare

KUCHING: Recovered Covid-19 patients are not necessarily immune from the disease, said internal and respiratory medicine expert from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Prof Dr Chai Chee Shee.  He said while there were risks that patients could be re-infected, recurring cases, however, were rare.  “The reinfection issue among recovered patients may occur. But the evidence so […]

‘Ring of Fire’ in the sky

KUCHING: A rare annular eclipse made an appearance in Malaysia’s skies after 21 years yesterday. The rare phenomenon took place from 11am to 3pm, depending on locations nationwide. The phenomenon was reported to be visible along a path that’s 118km wide covering Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines. An annular solar eclipse happens when the […]