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Flowers in full bloom at UiTM convo

By Fasiha Khushiri and Annabell Naja Tommy KOTA SAMARAHAN: Hasanah Jash, 62, who is a mother of ten children does not pay any heed to the elements when she accompanies her son, Azizul Hakim Abdul Latiff, 26, to do business by the roadside. Azizul says he has little choice because

E-waste campaign in Bintulu on July 16-17

KUCHING: The Household Electrical and Electronic Waste (BEE) Campaign moves to Bintulu on July 16-17, with the Dewan Suarah Bintulu car park as its location. The campaign, organised by the Environmental Department and Natural Resource and Environmental Board in collaboration with Bintulu Development Board, aims to ensure used and expired

UiTM success reflected in more than 600,000 alumni

Annabell Naja Tommy & Fasiha Kushiri KOTA SAMARAHAN: More than 600,000 alumni from Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) have so far made significant contributions to society in the areas of science, technology, the humanities and entrepreneurship. With more than 500 academic programmes available, UiTM Vice Chancellor Datuk Dr. Roziah Mohd Janor

Karim ticks off Hadi for stance on English

KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hazmah has slammed PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang for saying those who push for the mastery of English are stuck in a colonial mindset. The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president was quoted as saying in Free Malaysia Today (FMT) that

Employees make their case for four-day week

By Ma Chee Seng, Annabell Naja Tommy & Margaret Ringgit KUCHING: Should we work five days a week or have an additional day’s rest? People seem divided over the issue but there appears to be a leaning towards working four days instead. They argue that employees deserve three days of

Hornet nest safely removed

MIRI: A hornet nest with the size of a tennis ball was noticed formed at a mango tree of a house in Lutong this morning. According to Miri Civil Defence Force (APM) officer in-charge Captain (PA) Usman Harto, a 44 year-old housewife had made the discovery as she was walking

Another dual carriageway to local airport

By Amyra Varkisa & Natasha Jee SIBU: Travelling distance between Sibu airport and the town centre will be greatly shortened once a new dual carriageway is completed. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the dual carriageway will be an alternative road that will include an

Bazar MARA gives new impetus to local traders

By Mohd Zahid Ahmad Zaki SARIKEI: Bazar MARA here gives entrepreneurs more opportunity to generate income to improve the economy of their families. In addition to the attractive design of the building and being a new landmark for residents here, it is also located in a strategic area. It is

5,000 expected on last day of PKMS Week

By Nura Valentiana Lorna & Gabriel Lihan LAWAS: SME Corporation Malaysia (SME Corp Malaysia) is hosting a Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (PMKS) Week to raise public awareness and promote PKMS products and services across various industries. As many as 5,000 visitors are expected to attend by the last day

Stable politics helps lure investment

By Gabriel Lihan & Nura Valentiana Lorna KUCHING: Stable politics in Sarawak has lured Australia’s interest to invest in the working talent and resources available. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the chamber of commerce in Western Australia is keen on investing in Sarawak. “During my work