Author: Alexandra Lorna

People cut off by floods; Tiong calls for action

SIBU: Dudong assemblyman Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing is calling for urgent action after seeing first hand the severity of flooding in several areas here. He wants the Drainage and Irrigation Department, in particular, to commence dredging operations quickly to address the problem. Describing the scenes he has seen, Tiong,

A delightful escape into small-town life, romance

Book title: Just for the SummerISBN: 9781804152843Author: Fay KeenanPublisher: Boldwood BooksPublication year: 2021Price: RM49.90 Reading is essential for those who seek to rise above the ordinary. – Jim Rohn Fay Keenan’s “Just for the Summer” is a delightful dive into the charm and warmth of small-town life, offering a perfect

Sarawak is SUKMA overall champion

KUCHING: Sarawak triumphed as the overall champion of 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) Sarawak 2024, securing a total of 198 medals, with 76 gold, 54 silver and 69 bronze medals. This victory marks a significant milestone, as it is the first time in 30 years that Sarawak has claimed the top

Sustainable mobility a shared responsibility: Hazland

KUCHING: The vision is to see a landscape filled with electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, hydrogen refueling points, and zero-emission vehicles on the road. And the government, industry, and community have been encouraged to work together to realise this vision. In making the call, Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental

Swimmer Kelly bags sixth gold, makes it 70 gold medals for Sarawak

KUCHING: On Friday, 18-year-old Sarawak swimmer Kelly Teo Yao won her sixth gold medal in the women’s 1500m freestyle event, becoming the 70th gold medalist for the home team. In addition to this achievement, the talented Kelly also earned a bronze medal at the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) Sarawak 2024.

Sarawak men’s kabaddi team ends up with bronze

LUNDU: The Sarawak men’s kabaddi team successfully defended their bronze medal at the 21st Malaysia Games (Sukma) by narrowly defeating Perak in the third-place match, 38-36. Despite trailing 16-20 in the first half, Sarawak displayed remarkable resilience, coming back to win the second half 22-16, ensuring they secured a place

Sarawak athletes show marked improvement, says deputy minister

KUCHING: Sarawak athletes have demonstrated significant improvement in their performance at the 21st Malaysia Games (Sukma), according to Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu. He noted that the recent medal tally achieved by the hosts is a strong testament to the quality of training

Sarawak gold rush continues

KUCHING: Sarawak’s Aquatic Diving Squad Strikes Gold Again in the 10m Mixed Synchronized Platform Event on Friday (Aug 23). On the final day of the competition, the diving duo of Muhammad Lutfir Rahman Mohammad Razak and Nurul Farisya Alia Affendi delivered a stellar performance during the ongoing 21st Malaysia Games

Diver Enrique Maccartney Harold strikes gold in final Sukma appearance

KUCHING: Enrique Maccartney Harold has made a memorable exit from the Sukma Games, capturing his first individual gold medal in the men’s 10m platform diving event during his fourth and final appearance at the competition. During the competition held at the Pandelela Rinong Aquatic Centre here on Thursday (Aug 22),

Swimming: Sarawak’s Kelly Teo Yao claims fifth gold  

KUCHING: Sarawak swimmer Kelly Teo Yao continues to shine, capturing her fifth gold medal in the women’s 400m freestyle event at the Pandelela Rinong Aquatic Centre on Thursday at the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA). Kelly delivered a remarkable performance, clocking in at 4:31.85, ahead of Selangor’s Khew Zi Xian, who