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More parking space at Sibu Hospital for the public

SIBU: The construction of an additional 125 parking lots behind Sibu Hospital canteen has been completed and now open to the public.

Nation

Green Chinese New Year, anyone?

PETALING JAYA: A new year means new habits and switching to e-ang pows and shopping at “naked-packaging” outlets are some tips to get more Malaysians to usher in the coming Chinese Lunar New Year and Year of the Rat in a more environmentally conscious manner.

Nation

Long-term Chinese visas okayed for M’sians

KUALA LUMPUR: In conjunction with the China-Malaysia Cultural and Tourism Year and Visit Malaysia 2020, Malaysians will get to stay longer in China and enter the country more times.

Nation

Warisan to discuss PSS issue

BEAUFORT: The decision to review the Sabah Temporary Pass (PSS) for Filipino war refugees will be made after talks with the Home Ministry, says Parti Warisan Sabah head Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal.

Nation

Army gives security options for relocation of Indonesian capital

TAWAU: The army has handed several options to the government on security preparations in light of the Indonesian capital’s relocation from Java to Kalimantan by 2024.

Nation

The pressure is on for Pakatan

KUALA LUMPUR: Pakatan Harapan’s latest loss in Kimanis – the fifth in a string of losses – is putting pressure on the coalition, say analysts, pointing to underdevelopment, internal political conflict and unfulfilled manifesto as some of the reasons for their defeat.

Other Sports

Sangeetha wins in Bangkok and dreams of winter Olympics

PETALING JAYA: The 2020 Winter Youth Olympics are going on in Lausanne now and little Sangeeta Retnakumar is following it avidly. She hopes to be part of the action someday.

Metro News

Senior citizens giveeWallet the thumbs up

TO ensure they are not left behind in this digital age, Fong Wui Fong and his wife Khor Peik Peik quickly downloaded the Touch ‘n Go (TNG) eWallet application when it was launched.

Food News

Festive menu presents abundance

ABUNDANCE can take on many forms, be it material things or spiritual affluence.

Nation

New Kimanis MP goes on a walkabout to thank voters

BEAUFORT: Datuk Mohamad Alamin visited the Membakut tamu (weekly market) yesterday, fresh after winning the Kimanis seat, to thank his voters.

Technology

Feng shui consultants and Chinese astrologers go digital to keep up with users

From online Bazi calculators to feng shui apps and video calls, technology has changed the way people seek advice on luck and prosperity.

Football

Fighters show spirit by winning with 10 men

PETALING JAYA: Felda United lived up to their nickname as The Fighters when they picked up the Edy Rahmayadi Cup despite being reduced to 10 men in both matches in their pre-season tour in Medan, Indonesia.

Nation

Dr M: We’ll hold post-mortem on Kimanis defeat

ALOR SETAR: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad attributed Pakatan Hara­pan’s loss to the new administration’s policies needing time to reach people, promising a post-mortem.

Football

Mat Yo feeling youthful in Thailand

PETALING JAYA: Norshahrul Idlan Talaha’s move to Thai club Bangkok Glass (BG) Pathum United has been lauded by former national coach B. Sathianathan, who said the player deserved the move after years of playing in the Malaysian League.

Nation

Ambiga: Take heed of the people’s call for reforms

PETALING JAYA: Pakatan Harapan must be sensitive to the signals that the people are sending them through the by-elections, says activist and lawyer Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan.

Nation

We need to do more to win over voters, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR: While PKR deputy president Datuk Seri Azmin Ali says the Kimanis loss should not be misconstrued as declining support for Pakatan Harapan, the party presi­dent wants the coalition to come out with effective ways to woo the voters over.

Football

Sandro’s not old, he’s gold

PETALING JAYA: Selangor’s Brazilian magician Sandro Mendonca had an extra spring in his every step when he played against Persib Bandung in the Selangor Asia Challenge at the Shah Alam Stadium on Saturday.

Microsoft

THE WEEK THAT WAS: It’s the end for Windows 7

The OS will no longer receive security updates and could put your computer at risk. But you may be able to upgrade for free.

Cycling

Home pride comes first for TGC in Tour

PETALING JAYA: Top local outfit Terengganu Cycling Team (TSG) have retained 90% of their riders from last year to ensure a strong showing at the 2020 Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) from Feb 7-14.

Diving

Diver wants to qualify for second event in Olympics

KUALA LUMPUR: Wendy Ng Yan Yee (pic) has to give up on celebrating Chinese New Year with her family this week but she does not mind making the sacrifice.