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Daily Express
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Express
SMK Padang Berampah crowned champs
Published on: Saturday, July 12, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jul 12, 2025 By: Jinius Pandakin Text Size: SMKPB's players after the prize giving ceremony. SIPITANG: SMK Padang Berampah (SMKPB) emerged champions of the 2025 Sipitang District Schools Sports Council (MSSD) Under-15 football tournament after edging SMK Pengiran Omar (SMKPO) 1-0 in the final held at the school's field on Wednesday. SMK Pengiran Omar II (SMKPOII) secured third place, while SMK Sindumin (SMKS) finished fourth. The tournament, hosted and coordinated by SMKPB, featured four teams: SMKPB, SMKPO, SMKPOII and SMKS. The SMKPB Under-15 squad was managed by Azman Abdul Rahman, with Baitullah Saha Sadeh serving as head coach. The closing ceremony was officiated by Sipitang District Deputy Education Officer Adnan Othman, who also presented the prizes to the winners. Also present was Assistant Education Officer Walter Alvin Jiniti from the SPM Talent Unit. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Express
Five schools take part in netball friendly
Published on: Friday, July 11, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jul 11, 2025 By: Jinius Pandakin Text Size: The players from the participating teams pose for a group photo. SIPITANG: Five primary schools in Sipitang — SK Banting, SK Merintaman, SK Pantai, SK Kebawang and SK Kawang — held a friendly netball competition at the hall of Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Padang Berampah Sipitang on Wednesday. The competition was organised by SK Merintaman and according to its headmaster, Arif Bagol, the event served as preparation for the upcoming Sipitang District School Sports Council (MSSD) netball tournament, which will be held at the hall of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Padang Berampah (SMKPB) Sipitang on July 16-17. 'In addition, it aimed to strengthen the relationship between the schools and to foster the spirit of sportsmanship among the students,' he said. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
5 days ago
- Climate
- Daily Express
Floods: 2009 tragedy still haunts Long Pasia residents
Published on: Wednesday, July 09, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jul 09, 2025 By: Jinius Pandakin Text Size: Motorists took the risk of crossing the flooded bridge, recently. Long Pasia: The tragedy of passengers being swept away in their cars while trying to cross the concrete bridge over Sungei Meligan during the 2009 floods still haunts residents here. They lament that their cries for roads and concrete bridges in Ulu Padas to be upgraded have yet to be fulfilled. A resident of Kg Long Pasia, Pangiran Salutan, 50, urged the Government to upgrade the concrete bridge after he and other users were stranded on the bridge when returning for Christmas and New Year during the recent floods. 'Incidents like this happen frequently and inconvenience residents,' said Pangiran. They were stranded for four hours due to heavy rain and floodwater inundating the bridge on Dec. 14. The concrete bridge is the main link from Sipitang to Kg Long Pasia. 'If flooding occurs, travel here will be blocked and people have to wait for hours for the water to recede in order to pass,' he said. Students from Kg Iburu who study at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Meligan were sent to the riverbank and continued their journey on foot via a suspension bridge near the concrete bridge to reach their destination, which is 1.5km away. He said the problem hampered the smooth travel of residents who have been waiting for more than five decades for the bridge and the road from Kg Mendulong-Long Pasia to be upgraded. Also affected are teachers and medical staff working in Kg Long Pasia returning on vacation and villagers with urgent matters to attend to in Sipitang. 'We hope the Madani government can replace the bridge with a safer higher one for our safety. It will also make it easier for tourists to come to see the beauty of Kg Long Pasia,' Pangiran said. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
06-07-2025
- General
- Daily Express
‘Kou chong' maker shares technique with readers
Published on: Sunday, July 06, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jul 06, 2025 By: Jinius Pandakin Text Size: Chian collecting bamboo leaves which she uses as kuih chang wrappings. KOU Chong, more popularly known as Kuih Chang, is a traditional Chinese delicacy that is not only delicious but also worth buying for foodies. Originally from China, the dumpling's unique triangular shape makes it easily recognisable and it is customarily prepared by the Chinese community each year. Advertisement The writer recently had the opportunity to learn and assist in preparing this dish from a friend, and is eager to share this knowledge with readers. According to Liew Chew Chian, who is in her early 60s, the two essential ingredients to prepare in advance are bamboo leaves and glutinous rice. Other ingredients include sliced meat, white beans, bamboo shoots, shiitake mushrooms, candied winter melon, dried prawns and salted egg yolks. The candied winter melon is boiled, while the other ingredients are stir-fried separately using Chinese cooking techniques before being mixed with the glutinous rice, which must be soaked for at least four hours beforehand. 'The next step involves wrapping the mixture using bamboo leaves that have been soaked overnight, then dried and boiled for an hour to make them pliable and to remove any dirt or itchiness from the leaves,' said Chian. 'Wrapping and tying the dumplings with coarse thread or nylon string requires skill to ensure that the dumplings don't unravel or come loose during boiling. 'If we grow our own bamboo plants, this can help reduce the cost of making the dumplings,' she added. Chian, a Hokkien Chinese, inherited the skill of making and wrapping kuih chang from her father, who migrated from China to North Borneo around the 1940s and later married a local woman. Every year, Chian continues the tradition of preparing kuih chang in honour of the Dumpling Festival (also known as the Dragon Boat Festival). The final step is to boil the dumplings for at least three hours to ensure they are thoroughly cooked and delicious to eat. Each cooked dumpling is sold for between RM8 and RM12, typically available at coffee shops or night markets. Once drained and cooled, the dumplings can last for up to five days at room temperature, and for a longer period if stored in the refrigerator.
Daily Express
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Express
Papar women's team makes history
Published on: Friday, June 06, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jun 06, 2025 By: Jinius Pandakin Text Size: Papar's players pose with officials and supporters after winning the qualifying round. Kota Kinabalu: The Sabah Games (Saga) Papar women's football team has made history by clinching the West-South Coast Zone qualifying round title after a thrilling three-day tournament at Padang Sukma A, Kota Kinabalu Sports Complex, from June 2. Competing against teams from Ranau and Penampang, the Papar squad secured their victory with a 1-1 draw against Ranau and a decisive 3-1 win over Penampang. Advertisement Assistant Manager cum Coach Jenny Binjamis hailed the team's debut performance, singling out Nichelle Pearl Janiri Sipaji as the standout player for scoring all four of Papar's goals. 'Every player contributed to this victory, securing our spot in the Saga XI finals in Tawau this October,' said Jenny, who also praised the coaching staff Freddy Wong, John Tan Johnsun @ Ajung, and Kendy Koton for their dedication in guiding the team to success. The triumph is a milestone for Papar's women's football as they advance to the State-level finals, set to take place from Oct 11-17. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
