Author: ST Editor

Elderly suffers broken leg in collision

BINTULU: A lorry driver sustained a broken right leg in an accident along Jalan Bintulu-Sibu yesterday (Jan 14). The accident, which involved two lorries, happened around 5.40 pm near the Kampung Jepak junction. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said that firemen from Bintulu station were dispatched

Charity programme and culture dinner foster unity in Sarawak

KUCHING: The Malaysian Consumer Action Council’s (MTPN) Chinese New Year culture dinner and charity programme here has become a platform for community engagement and charity work. In stating this, MTPN Sarawak branch president Wynson Ong Teck Ping emphasised the significance of charity work in raising awareness about societal challenges and

Bomba urges community action over photo-video trend during fires

KUCHING: The initial five minutes of a fire outbreak are critical and it demands an informed and swift response from the community. Instead of taking photos or videos of the fire, a prompt and educated reaction is essential to prevent a small fire from turning into a big disaster. Sarawak

Abang Johari criticizes Christmas cake prohibition

SELANGAU: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has criticised those who prohibit Christmas greetings on cakes, labelling such an action disruptive to national unity. “Putting ‘Merry Christmas’ on a cake becomes a problem …. What is wrong with decorating a cake with the words ‘Merry Christmas’? It’s

UTS celebrates 8th convocation with 297 graduates

SIBU: The University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) 8th convocation ceremony will see a total of 297 graduates conferred with their academic scrolls. Throughout the ceremony, three graduates will obtain their PhD degrees, 26 graduates will receive their Masters degrees while another 268 will get their Bachelor’s degrees. UTS Vice-Chancellor Professor

Minister to vandals: Stop it!

KUCHING: Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi has appealed for an immediate stop to vandalism against telecommunication towers. This comes after a complaint was filed with him on a telecommunication tower in Serabang, Saribas, which was vandalised and resulted in damage and the subsequent disruption of telecommunication services

Spain edge closer to w-finals after upsetting India 4-1

KUALA LUMPUR: Spain, ranked sixth in the world, and eyeing for the first ever Men’s Junior World Cup (JWC) title, produced another stunning performance to upset two-time champion India 4-1 at the Bukit Jalil National Hockey Stadium here, last night. The victory means the Junior Red Sticks, who started their

Premier rejects extremist ideologies; assures govt support

MIRI: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has assured that the state government will continue to support people of all faiths. Speaking at the launch of the 14th Christmas parade at Dataran Kipas on Saturday evening he said this support will encompass healthy religious beliefs, education and