Tag - Sarawak

Kuching to test smart tram

PETALING JAYA: The world’s first hydrogen-powered tram, developed in China, is on its way from its production site in Hunan province to Malaysia where it will be a prototype for Kuching’s urban transport system. It will be shipped from Shanghai to be used as part of Kuching’s autonomous rapid transit (ART) system, China Global Television Network...

87-year-old daredevil creates buzz online for paragliding in Ranau

87-year-old daredevil creates buzz online for paragliding in Ranau

KOTA KINABALU: When paraglider pilot Chris Lammert came to work last Monday (July 17), he expected the usual crowd of eager young clients to do tandem paragliding at Lohan, Ranau. Paragliding is an adventurous recreational activity and aerial sport that involves the pilot sitting on a harness when flying using a glider, whereas tandem paragliding means...

Retiree forced to cancel holiday plans as Sabah's water woes dries up life savings

Retiree forced to cancel holiday plans as Sabah’s water woes dries up life savings

KOTA KINABALU: Sanis Baidis had always wanted to go on a vacation with his wife ever since he went into retirement in 2008. They could have gone on that getaway straightaway when he retired from a construction job that year but Sanis put off the plans to do some private work and run a small business...

S’wak Puts All Hospitals On Alert For Wuhan Virus, Says It’s More Dangerous Than Influenza

We’ve all heard about the Influenza A virus that has been spreading among so many people across Malaysia, but how many of you have heard about another disease that has recently caught the attention of the media at large? The mysterious Wuhan virus, of course. Source: Hindustan Times For those of you who need a crash course,...

Sarawak Laksa Is a Favourite in Beijing Thanks to This M’sian’s Authentic Recipe From Her Grandma

After our Sarawak Kek Lapis went viral for getting featured The Great British Bake-Off 2019, now, another popular Malaysian dish is making a name for itself in the international arena. The Sarawak Laksa has been selling like hotcakes in Beijing, as served by Restaurant MULU, based on a report by Bernama. Source: MULU Source: Facebook Source: Facebook This restaurant was opened by Jasmine Kho, a...