Author: Moeka Ashley Shimizu

SisBoleh programme for women empowerment

KUCHING: Southeast Asian superapp Grab has expanded the #SisBoleh programme to empower women within its platform. In a statement, this launch was part of International Women’s Day events organised by Grab Malaysia in Johor Bahru, Kuantan, and the Klang Valley, which saw attendance from dignitaries such as the Deputy Minister

Huawei, NUR Power, JS Solar establish Smart and Green Industrial Park in Kedah

KUCHING: Huawei Technologies Malaysia, NUR Power, and JS Solar have joined forces to establish an inaugural Smart and Green Industrial Park within the Kulim Hi-Tech Park (KHTP) in Kedah. The collaboration aims to create a benchmark for sustainable energy in the nation and will center around the study, design, and

Journalism adapts to embrace the digital era

KUCHING: With the rapid advancement of technology, journalism is undergoing a transformation that requires journalists to adapt to new practices. What does this mean for journalists? From the era of film cameras to electronic ones, from voice recorders to smartphones, and from traditional newspapers to electronic papers (e-papers), journalists have

OPPO Unveils Vision for 6G Future

KUCHING: OPPO has unveiled its vision for the future of 6G technology through the release of two new white papers—the 2023 OPPO 6G White Paper and the OPPO 6G Security White Paper. The 2023 OPPO 6G White Paper envisions the emergence of two major markets, each serving a billion users—Mobile

BETC 2024 wraps up with promise of BETC 2026

KUCHING: The curtains closed on a triumphant note as the Borneo Energy Transition Conference (BETC) 2024 ended, leaving delegates brimming with anticipation for the next conference two years from now.   During the closing ceremony at the Riverside Majestic Hotel here yesterday (Feb 27), SEDC Energy (SEDCE) chief executive officer

Open houses give HLB customers added reason to cheer

KUCHING: Hong Leong Bank (HLB) has hosted branch open houses across selected locations nationwide ahead of the Chinese New Year. Its customers and community members came together on Feb 3-4 for the events. They were treated to a festive array of activities, including lion dance performances, traditional ‘lou sang’ tosses

Traditional angpows versus e-angpows

KUCHING: Young, unmarried individuals are eagerly anticipating Chinese New Year, driven by the excitement of collecting and counting the red packets (angpows) received at the end of the celebration. However, the growing popularity of e-angpows and the incentives offered by banks for electronic transfers as red packets may change the

SMK Kuching High nurtures exceptional students

KUCHING: SMK Kuching High is actively working towards establishing a strong school identity and nurturing exceptional qualities in its students. To achieve these goals, the school is collaborating with the Kuching Teochew Association, the school’s management board, the Parents-Teachers Association (PIBG), and the alumni association. Through various projects, SMK Kuching

Donate children books and soft toys to the rural community

KUCHING: Do you have any children’s books and soft toys that you would like to donate to the community in the rural areas? If you do, drop them off at the collection corner in La Promenade Mall, Kota Samarahan or Plaza Merdeka. This part of the annual donation campaign organised

Journey of a CEO

KUCHING: The role of a chief executive officer (CEO) is not for the faint of heart — dBazzar CEO, Kent Kho, embodies the resilience, patience, and passion essential for the position. Standing at about six feet tall, proudly wearing the company’s collared shirt, and exhibiting slight weariness from sleep deprivation,