Author: News Desk

Fear grips crypto market as flagship Bitcoin nosedives

THE almost 4% decline in a day has the market at “extreme fear” level as Bitcoin, the flagship cryptocurrency, tumbled to its lowest level since February. The broader crypto market got painted red as it declined by almost 4% in a day.   In the past 24 hours, Bitcoin, down

The Most Affordable Postpaid Plan with Celcom Xpax Postpaid

WITH almost 124,450 sq km, the state of Sarawak is huge. But Celcom has that thought through with the widest coverage, any telco can offer. The massive land mass does not deter Celcom from making huge investment for the sake of Sarawakians and Sabahans, who deserve better communication. The telco

Slim chance for Bersatu in Sarawak

BY NATASHA JEE & FASIHA KHUSHIRI KUCHING: Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (BERSATU) may have a slim chance of winning should it be given the opportunity to contest in the 15th general election in Sarawak. Universiti Malaya political analyst Prof Madya Dr Awang Azman Awang Pawi said this is because it

Measures taken by ministry to ensure adequate RON95 supply

BY ANNABELL NAJA TOMMY KUCHING: To face any eventuality and to ensure that fuel is always sufficient at petrol stations nationwide, the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) has taken action to ensure that all petrol station operators are on standby during Hari Raya Aidilfitri this year. Minister

Conventional media must face up to journalism evolution

BY ALEXANDRA LORNA AND NATASHA JEE KUCHING: Conventional media practitioners should not be threatened by digitalisation but must adapt to the change. Utusan Sarawak editorial adviser (Politic) William Chan said media practitioners need to do so given that what is happening is something we should consider as an evolutionary process

Wither the conventional media?

BY NATASHA JEE and ALEXANDRA LORNA KUCHING: Will the conventional media, among others, print media, be able to survive in the digital area? Today, conventional media is facing huge challenges such as seeing a decrease in newspaper readership due to the presence of social media. Thus, how can the conventional

Mayor attends tze Chi Buddhas’ Day ceremony

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Wee Hong Seng attended yesterday’s Tze Chi Buddha’s Day ceremony, which coincided with Mother’s Day and World Tze Chi Day In his speech, he thanked Tze Chi’s contributions to society and the community at large. “Today, what we enjoy and celebrate is because

Book your CNY flight tickets early

PUTRAJAYA: Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong has advised the people to book their flight tickets early for the next Chinese New Year festive season, to avoid paying a higher price later. He said the tickets are now available, priced between RM300 and RM400. ”People should buy early

Crucial to work as a team

BY ALVERDEKOSTER ANYAP AND JACINTHA JOLENE SERIAN: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Tebedu Branch committee members are urged to work as a team to ensure the party remains relevant. The party’s secretary-general Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi said their unity would ensure that development planned for the area could be achieved