Author: News Desk

Study warns users about health information on TikTok

STUDIES and surveys are unanimous: in just a few years, social networks have become sources of information in many fields, including beauty and health. There are countless posts offering advice and tips on how to achieve a radiant complexion, smooth skin and rock-hard abs, as well as how to treat

Stonewalling how silent treatment can lead to breakup

AFTER “gophering” and “ghostlighting”, the term “stonewalling” is increasingly being used in the dating world. It literally translates as putting up a stone wall between you and your partner to avoid any form of dialogue. And, as you can imagine, by ignoring your partner, you end up hurting their feelings.

Former Balingian rep Datuk Abdul Ajis Abdul Majeed passes away at 73

KUCHING: Former Balingian assemblyman Datuk Abdul Ajis Abdul Majeed has passed away earlier today (Apr 27). He was 73. He breathed his last at the Sarawak Heart Centre, Kota Samarahan at around 3.33am. According to the youngest daughter of the deceased, Athirah Abdul Ajis, 34, said her father’s remains will

Rabies control operation set for Kuching amid rising cases

KUCHING: The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has announced plans for an Integrated Rabies Operation in this city, targeting areas with the highest recorded rabies cases involving humans. SDMC said the areas involved include Tabuan Jaya, Taman Landeh, Desa Wira and Sungai Maong Tengah. “In an effort to curb the

State Education Dept has approved 33 projects

BY NATASHA JEE & ALEXANDRA LORNA KUCHING: The State Education Department (JPNS) through the Joint Action Committee Meeting on Education Development (JTBPP) Sarawak has approved 33 school-related projects in the state in the first quarter of this year. Director Datuk Dr Azhar Ahmad, in revealing this, said the department had

Education Sarawak’s priority: Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR: The Sarawak government is committed to its effort to prioritise education and address issues related to education effectively. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the state government established the Ministry of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development (MEITD) to facilitate collaboration with the Malaysian Ministry of Education

TYT graces Islamic Affairs Forum attended by 1,000 participants

KUCHING: More than 1,000 participants attended the hour-long Islamic Affairs Forum held at Masjid Jamek, Petra Jaya here last night (Apr 25). The forum titled ‘Stand equally tall, sit equally low’ was organised by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) in conjunction with the 60th National Conference of the

SDMC revolutionise operation to achieve zero rabies by 2030

KUCHING: A pioneering operation for integrated Rabies enforcement in Sarawak will commence in Kuching from April 29 to May 3, 2024. According to Deputy State Secretary (Administration) Datuk Buckland Bangik, the efforts to combat the rabies epidemic in Sarawak must be prioritised to achieve ‘Zero Rabies’ by 2030. “In line

Statewide campaign to combat utility and telecommunication vandalism

BY JAMES WONG & NURFARAHIN OKI KUCHING: The Ministry of Utilities and Telecommunication (MUTS) will be organising a statewide campaign to address the increasing cases of vandalism targeting utility and telecommunication assets. Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi said the campaign is aimed at creating deeper awareness among the public about

Globalisation in the post-pandemic workplace

‘The differences between people need not act as barriers that wound, harm, and drive us apart. Instead, these differences among cultures and civilizations should be valued as manifestations of the richness of our shared creativity.’ — Daisaku Ikeda Globalisation has profoundly impacted the workplace, society, and the economy. It has