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GDB lands Sabah hotel contract worth RM213.3 mln

KUALA LUMPUR: Construction services firm GDB Holdings Berhad secured its first contract in East Malaysia to build the Hyatt Centric hotel in Kota Kinabalu for a provisional contract value of RM213.3 million. The group, via its wholly owned subsidiary Grand Dynamic Builders Sdn Bhd, executed the Letter of Intent from

Why dipping a dirty spoon in honey is a bad idea

People who enjoy honey will often lick the spoon after they’ve smeared the sweet sticky loveliness all over their bread — and then go back for more. But be warned: that’s a really bad idea, because honey is extremely sensitive to bacteria. Germany’s Federal Centre for Nutrition (BZfE) warns that

Recipe: Tapioca Cake (Kuih Bingka Ubi)

This traditional Malay/ Nyonya kuih is semi-soft, chewy and fragrant. It has an inviting aroma from the pandan leaves, eggs and coconut milk. More importantly it’s extremely easy to make and it’s super delicious. INGREDIENTS 2 eggs, lightly beaten 220g sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 1kg yellow tapioca, peeled and grated

Eating healthy with Ayam Brand

KUCHING: Was your last meal a Malaysian Healthy 3S plate —3S being short for #sukusukuseparuh, or quarter, quarter, half?  The Health Ministry is promoting ‘Suku-Suku Separuh’, the division of plate portion to a quarter for protein, a quarter for complex carbohydrates and half for fruits and vegetables. According to the Economist

B40 children get back-to-school gift

BINTULU: Yayasan Petronas ‘Back to School 2019’ (BTS 2019) programme is benefitting 3,638 pupils from 13 primary schools here for the 2020 academic year. The students who come from low-income families, the Bottom 40 percent (B40) households, will each receive a school bag, tumbler, poncho, stationery along with two pairs of school

Parents, academicians say ‘yes’

MIRI: Parents and academicians have expressed their support for the Saudi Arabian government’s move to send their teachers specialising in English, Mathematics and Science to Malaysia. The effort was part of the two countries’ bilateral relations initiatives. This was announced by Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik recently. “It is good to

Two men cheat death in car crash

KUCHING: Two men cheated death while another walked away unscathed after a two-vehicle collision at Tabuan Tranquility here early yesterday morning. The state Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said a distress call was received at 1.45am on the collision involving a four-wheel-drive (4WD) and a sedan car. The vehicles collided near

Hemp and marijuana planting proposed

GERALD Rentap Jabu (GPS-Layar) has urged the state government to consider looking at new products such as planting hemp and marijuana for the pharmaceutical industry. “The key to success for any venture is profit and sustainability, using the latest technology. “Thus, we should put emphasis on producing high value products

Information staff rewarded for dedication

KUCHING: It was an evening of glitz and glamour at the Sarawak Information Department (JaPen) Appreciation Nite here when over 250 guests gathered to celebrate the department’s achievements. Clad in 1920s Gatsby-themed attire, Wednesday’s evening saw a total of 12 excellence service awards presented to staff for their outstanding work

Customs seizes illicit beer worth over RM173k

KUCHING: The state Royal Malaysian Customs Department busted a smuggling attempt and confiscated contraband beer of various brands, estimated to be worth RM173,135 including tax, in a raid here on Wednesday. Its director Datuk Sharifah Halimah Tuanku Taha said the raid took place at a residential area in Tabuan Desa