Author: Sarah Hafizah Chandra

Embracing the Leap Year

“If you meet 29th February, think of something unique for it is the only day that defines a year as a leap year. It is the only day that makes February truly unique.” ― Ghanaian writer and a teacher, Ernest Agyemang Yeboah Every four years, the canvas of our calendar

Heritage home open for event rentals

KUCHING: In a significant move to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage, the recently renamed Rumah Warisan Tan Sri Datuk Amar Abang Haji Ahmad Urai is now available for event rentals. This heritage home, boasting distinctive Minangkabau architecture, has been a witness to numerous functions, festivities, and events over the years,

Sarawak govt helps settle students’ PTPTN loans

KUCHING: The National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) recently received a repayment incentive of RM12.43 million from Yayasan Sarawak. The presentation ceremony took place at the Grand Hall of Menara PTPTN in Kuala Lumpur yesterday (Dec 27). The mock cheque was handed over by Yayasan Sarawak’s deputy director of education Louis

Tips from Ninja Van against online shopping scams 

KUCHING: With Malaysia’s flourishing online shopping landscape, numerous delivery companies, including those offering Cash-On-Delivery (COD) services, have become prevalent. Nevertheless, as this service gains traction among Malaysian shoppers, scammers seek opportunities to exploit customers by impersonating delivery service providers and delivering different items upon payment. According to Ninja Van’s recent

Public cautioned against crocodiles in Samariang River

KUCHING: The State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba Sarawak) has issued a reminder to the public to be mindful of warning signage at crocodile infested rivers. BOMBA Sarawak director Datuk Khirudin Drahman said authorities such as the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) have noted a surge in crocodile activitiy along the

Prioritising safe living spaces for secure retirement

KUCHING: The concept of retirement often feels distant amid the hustle of setting younger life goals. However, Universiti Malaya deputy dean of research Professor Dr. Nor Adinar Baharuddin  stressed the importance of strategic financial planning, which she now finds invaluable as her own retirement approaches. Nor Adinar, who specialises in

Cancer society donates air purifiers to the SGH’s Paediatric Oncology Ward

KUCHING: Clean air circulation in a children’s ward is one of the most crucial factors in keeping them safe and comfortable during treatment? The Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS) recently donated three units of brand new air purifiers to the Sarawak General Hospital’s Paediatric Oncology Ward. “Children undergoing cancer treatment

Types of carbon reservoir in organisms

As the main building blocks of life, carbon exists in all organisms including plants, animals and microorganisms which contain this element inside their internal environment of the bodies. These organisms use carbon as a form of energy to maintain their body system functioning well. Besides living organisms, the carbon elements

Festive unity guards against extremism

BAU: Sarawak Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin has praised the state’s unity amidst diversity during festive celebrations. According to Lee, Sarawak’s unique strength lies in the unified celebration of various festivities by people of different ethnicities and religions that distinguishes Sarawakians from others. “It is important for us

Cliff, the four-legged hero dies

KUCHING: A sombre atmosphere surrounds the State Fire and Rescue Department (BOMBA Sarawak) as the community comes to terms with the passing of a beloved four-legged hero, Cliff. The courageous canine, who served faithfully alongside the department for five years died on Monday (December 25). Cliff’s cause of death was