The Resilient Root

‘Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny.’ – C.S. Lewis (1898- 1963; a British writer and scholar best known for his works in various genres, including fantasy, science fiction, Christian apologetics, and literary criticism. Some of his most famous works include ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’, a series of seven fantasy novels loved by […]

Vintage shoes collector sells 104-year-old converse trainers for RM40,800

KOTA BHARU: A vintage Converse sneakers collector, Wan Irfayuim Azim Wan Ab Aziz has sold the most prized items in his collection, a pair of Converse Non-Skid trainers made in 1917, to another collector from Pahang to tide him over during these trying times due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Wan Irfayuim Azim, 31, uploaded a […]

MCO ‘forces’ hotels, traders to change business strategies for survival

PORT DICKSON: The movement control order (MCO) which is currently being implemented is forcing almost all traders and hotels to change their business strategies for survival. Klana Beach Resort Port Dickson manager Che Dzarudin Che Omar said his party had to find other alternatives to cover operating costs by holding take-home food sales as well […]

Better survival chance with life jackets

KUCHING: Fishermen should have life jackets with them when they go out to sea to increase their chances of survival in the event of a disaster, said Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) director-general, Maritime Admiral Datuk Mohd Zubil Mat Som. He pointed out that in most of the cases involving sunken fishing boats, the fishermen […]

Party-hoppers jump for survival

KUCHING: The decision by former state PKR chief Baru Bian and former Stampin PKR branch chief See Chee How to join Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) proves the inconsistency of their political struggle. It also reflects their lack of political principles, said Jemoreng assemblyman Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya when commenting on the announcement by PSB president […]