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Workshop prepares agenciesfor upcoming northeast monsoon

KUCHING: The two-day Sarawak Disaster Management and Operation Coordination Workshop, which ended yesterday, was for all the staff and officers of agencies involved in assisting disaster victims. In a statement by Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said in a statement that the workshop was also part of

Secondary raw watersource activated

KUCHING: Laku Management Sdn Bhd has activated the secondary raw water source at Sg Bakong in response to the persistent dry spell over a month in the Northern region of Sarawak. In a statement, it said the measure was to supplement raw water supply to the Laku’s Lambir Water Treatment

Lodge Kindergarten, SGH Blood Bank unite for successful blood drive

KUCHING: The Lodge Kindergarten, together with the SGH Blood Bank, held a successful blood donation drive last Saturday (Aug 5) here. This initiative formed an integral part of the Lodge Group of Schools’ Platinum Jubilee celebration, reflecting their unwavering commitment to education and social welfare. With the school hall as

Premier chairs State development meeting in Sibu

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg chaired the State Development Coordination Committee meeting in Sibu on today (Aug 7). The meeting was the fourth one to be held after Kapit, Miri and Lawas this year. Among others, the objective of the meeting was to discuss new

Israeli army kills 3 Palestinians in occupied West Bank

RAMALLAH: Three Palestinian youths were killed by Israeli army fire in the occupied West Bank, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. The ministry said late Sunday that three young men were shot dead near the town of Arraba in the Jenin province, reported Anadolu Agency. For its part, the Israeli

Aussie cops probe mushroom meal that killed 3

SYDNEY: Australian police are investigating whether foul play is behind the deaths of three people in a suspected mushroom poisoning, reported German news agency (dpa). Four people were taken to hospital on July 30 when they became ill after eating a meal at a home near Melbourne. Two women died

Manila lodges protest with China over firing of water cannons at its vessels

ISTANBUL: The Philippines’ president on Monday said Manila has lodged a protest with China over the firing of water cannons at its vessels. Philippines Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo met with Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian to lodge a protest over the incident, Anadolu Agency quoted President Ferdinand Marcos Jr as saying.

Messi fires Inter Miami into Leagues Cup quarterfinals

WASHINGTON: Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami rallied from two goals down to beat FC Dallas on penalties and advance to the Leagues Cup quarterfinals on Sunday, said Xinhua. The Argentine World Cup winner opened the scoring in the oppressive Dallas heat by rifling home a long-range effort after

Naim excellence awards for 17 top STPM students

KUCHING: Seventeen exceptional students from SMK Batu Lintang receive the prestigious Naim Foundation Academic Excellence Awards for their achievement in last year’s Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) examination. Among these achievers, two were among the top 10 students in the state. The Naim Foundation Academic Excellence Award is one of

Collective effort needed to tackle mental health issues among children: Mayor

KUCHING: Many children and adolescents face mental health issues and it’s important for society to understand and collectively tackle these problems. Mental Health Association of Sarawak (MHAS) advisor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said many have highlighted the challenges facing the young like depression, anxiety to behavioural issues and addiction. “As