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Positive stance on automotive sector

KUALA LUMPUR: MIDF Research (MIDF) has maintained its positive stance on Malaysia’s automotive sector, premised on the expectation that the total industry volume (TIV) will remain elevated, given the large backlog of orders and the still strong new booking momentum. The research house noted that Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd

Loan growth up 5.7 per cent in 2022

KUALA LUMPUR: Loan growth in December 2022 recorded an increase of 5.7 per cent year-onyear (y-o-y), slightly higher than the projected 5.0-5.5 per cent, said MIDF Research. It was a 0.7 per cent growth on a month-on-month (m-o-m) basis. In a note yesterday, the research house said December’s system loan

Friendly cats and tasty food

WHAT could be better than a cosy garden cafe? Of course, the ones with delicious food and lots of cats! After enjoying a meal and playing with the cats, Hornbill Box took the opportunity to speak with Nelson Tham How Ye, 32, owner of Monster. A Garden Cafe, which has

NASA orbiter finds bear-like face on Mars

LOS ANGELES: Yogi, Paddington and Winnie the Pooh, move over. There’s a new bear in town. Or on Mars, anyway. The beaming face of a cute-looking teddy bear appears to have been carved into the surface of our nearest planetary neighbour, waiting for a passing satellite to discover it. And

Real Madrid to lead Europe’s charge

RABAT (Morocco): One of the last Club World Cups in its current format begins today in Morocco, where Real Madrid will be favourites to continue Europe’s dominance of the much-maligned FIFA competition. FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced on the sidelines of the World Cup in Qatar in December that an expanded

Bringing healthcare to Kapit longhouses in Dec

KAPIT: An initiative by Hope Place Kuching called “Charity Without Borders” will begin its journey this coming December to Kapit district. Their survey trip previously has led the team to Nanga Tiau, Sungai Mujong, at Kapit to look at seven longhouses there. Together with Munsang Winch 4×4 and Kelab Cabaran

YPS holds 28th annual general meeting

KUCHING: The Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak (YPS) held its Board of Trustees and the 28th Annual General Meeting at the official residence of Tuan Yang Terutama Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak on Wednesday (Sept 14). Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, who is the chairman of YPS, in his

Sarawak Motorsport Festival this weekend

BY FASIHA KHUSHIRI KUCHING: Finally after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s Sarawak Motorsport Festival (SMF) will see at least 200 participants taking part in the event. This event will be held from Sept 17 to 18 at Petra Jaya motorsport training circuit, Stadium Sarawak here.

Sarawak State Library joins convention

KUCHING: The Sarawak State Library has engaged in the All-Malaysian Library Convention led by its contingent leader Ramdzan Saman and Dayangku Hadzimah Awangku Ahmad. The event jointly organised by the Malaysia Public Library Board of Directors (MPAM) in collaboration with the Malaysia National Library (PNM) and Librarians Association of Malaysia

Sarawak Motorsports Festival returns after two-year hiatus

BY FASIHA KHUSHIRI KUCHING: After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, this year’s Sarawak Motorsport Festival (SMF) will be held this weekend (Sept 17-18). At least 200 participants are expected to take part in the event. This will be held on 17 to Sept 18 at Petra Jaya motorsport training