Firebombing Incident: A wake-up call for unity, responsible leadership
In the recent firebombing incident at a KK Mart in Kuching, our community has been shaken by an act of violence that attempts to sow friction, disenchantment, and division. It is disheartening to witness such events unfold in our backyard, prompting a collective sense of shock and disbelief. Amidst the confusion, anger, and disbelief, many […]
Supper date takes violent turn as man attacked by armed group
KUCHING: A seemingly ordinary late-night supper descended into violence after a local man was attacked by five men armed with weapons in Matang here yesterday (Aug 21). The horrific incident happened around 1am when the victim in his 30s and his girlfriend were having their meal at an eatery and were approached by a group […]
Malaysians urged to stay vigilant after violence hit India’s Haryana state
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s High Commission in New Delhi is advising Malaysians in the Indian northern state of Haryana to stay vigilant and comply with instructions issued by local authorities following the ongoing violence in the area. The High Commission, in its X (formerly Twitter) account said it is closely monitoring the situation in which violence […]
UN adopts resolution deploring violence against holy books
NEW YORK: The United Nations (UN) General Assembly adopted a resolution Tuesday that deplores all acts of violence against holy books as a violation of international law, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported. It comes in the wake of multiple burnings and desecrations of Qurans in European countries, including a recent high-profile Quran burning in front of a […]
Lessons that we never learn from the past!
We’re sorry for this incident… this is a regrettable incident that injures our football at a time when supporters can watch football matches from the stadium. We will thoroughly evaluate the organisation of matches and the attendance of supporters. Will we return to banning supporters from attending the matches? That is what we will discuss. […]
“Breaking Our Silence” to showcase stories of sexual harassment and violence
KUCHING: An exhibition to encourage survivors of sexual harassment and violence to share their stories will be held at Old Court House, Kuching, from Oct 15 to 31. Sarawak Women for Women Society (SWWS) Dr Angie Garet said the “Breaking Our Silence” exhibition is part of the #BukanSalahKamek (It’s Not My Fault) campaign, which started […]
Death of three sisters spotlights India dowry violence
JAIPUR, India: Before the three sisters and their children were found dead in a well, they left a message blaming the family they had married into. Kalu, Kamlesh and Mamta Meena were victims of a dispute over dowries, the often hefty sums Indian parents pay to marry off their daughters. The sisters had wed brothers […]
Man fined RM3,500 for hurting cop
KUCHING: A 45-year-old man was fined RM3,500 after pleading guilty in the Magistrate’s Court here today for injuring a policeman, holding the rank of Lance Corporal, with a cane. Magistrate Syarifah Fatimah Azura Wan Ali meted out a sentence of five months’ jail for any failure of the accused to pay the fine. He was […]
When public protests become a nuisance
Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable. — John F. Kennedy, Former US President AT the outset, let me declare that I find nothing wrong with peaceful protests or rallies. I would support any such initiative if genuinely held in the interest of the people and that, in my judgement, its […]
Violence against journalists condemned
KUCHING: The Federation of Sarawak Journalists Association (FSJA) has lambasted acts of violence against journalists who are carrying out their duties. FSJA president Jacqueline David, in a statement, stressed that the media had the right and responsibility of bringing news to the public. “The media is an essential instrument which contributes to the awareness and […]
