A teenager and a two-year-old girl died of food poisoning after eating fried mee hoon (vermicelli) and eggs from a religious school in Gombak recently. The 17-year-old boy was said to have experienced diarrhoea after eating the food brought home by his mother after she attended an event at the
Something rather surprising happened in my family this week. My niece, Ah Hong, suddenly bought a plane ticket for my elder sister, Ah Moi, to go to Johor Bahru. Ah Moi is there not for a holiday but to do some hard labour. The request for help came unexpectedly. For
IT is currently an exciting and busy time particularly for media practitioners in Sarawak. Kuching is currently hosting the 2024 National Journalists’ Day (HAWANA) celebrations which began yesterday. The event is organised by the Ministry of Communications in collaboration with the Sarawak government with BERNAMA as the implementing agency. HAWANA
‘ A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.’– American historian, Henry Brooks Adam My friends, a belated Happy Teachers’ Day to all of you. Malaysia celebrated Teachers’ Day three days ago —on May 16. It was a special day for the appreciation of teachers and
‘A mother’s love is more beautiful than any fresh flower.’ – American physician, philosopher, and author, Debasish Mridha Happy Mother’s Day to you all, my friends. Today is a special day to recognise and honour mothers and mother figures. I wonder when was the first Mother’s Day celebrated in Malaysia
‘Growing apart doesn’t change the fact that for a long time we grew side by side; our roots will always be tangled. I’m glad for that.’ — American author, Ally Condie My friends, when was the last time you attended a class reunion or met your former classmates and schoolmates?
‘Death never comes at the right time, despite what mortals believe. Death always comes like a thief.’ – Bestselling young adult novelist, Christopher Pike in “The Last Vampire.” MALAYSIA is currently mourning the deaths of ten Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) officers and personnel who perished when a Maritime Operations Helicopter (HOM) and
‘These crocodiles are becoming bolder and entering urban areas, possibly due to population growth and other factors.’ – Women, Family and Community Development Minister, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. IN the tourism world, Sarawak is well known as the “Land of the Hornbills”. Hornbills, you see, are important cultural symbols for
KUCHING: More good news from the Premier. Gedong is poised to see further transformation as the Sarawak government prepares to construct a deep seaport in Tanjung Embang. Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the deep seaport would be built on reclaimed land. “We are planning to build
‘It is a time when friends and neighbours, regardless of race and faith, bond with each other again, to celebrate friendship and solidarity.’ – Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas MY friends, how was the Hari Raya Aidilfitri for you? Did you have a good time, playing host to
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