A haunting scam experience
BY M GOVIND NAIR KUALA LUMPUR: “The SMS message came at 9.50am on Dec 28 and it shocked me, to say the least,” said Albert (not his real name) as he recalled what he referred to as a haunting scam experience. It was an alert that a credit card ending in XXXX cashed out RM3,000 […]
Samantha Ting – Living the dream
Modelling opened her eyes to a different world. While everyone only sees the glitz and glamour, young Samantha Ting gets to experience the world behind-the-scene that not many knows about. Learning from experience samantha Ting had never thought that she would become a model, as it was merely a dream that she didn’t think would […]
A Covid-19 survivor’s story
As we gradually crawls out of the shadow of the global pandemic, the virus unleashes its fury with a third wave. Amelia Chin received the most shocking present on her 30th year birthday, in the form of Covid-19. Stay calm, and look for better days ahead The year has been a shocking one as the […]
Experience helps to boost confidence
BY SITI NURAIN RATANI, FARHANAH MELLON & KHADTIJAH SHUKRI KUCHING: Her experience in broadcasting and journalism over the past two years has helped Kristine Lee a lot to boost her self-confidence. According to the TVS Mandarin news reader, to further increase her confidence, she will do a lot of training in the studio to ensure […]
Enjoying the wonders of nature
Nature’s best is manifested in the green forests where one can enjoy peace and relaxation away from the hassle and bustle of city life. A treasure of extravagance Nature’s best scenery is manifested by the greenery of ulu (remote) hinterland, namely the soothing images and smell of trees, vegetation and the foliage around one’s vicinity. […]
Dr Jeniri Amir appointed senior fellow of MPN
KUCHING: New Sarawak Tribune’s and Suara Sarawak’s chief executive officer (CEO) Dr Jeniri Amir has been appointed a senior fellow of the Malaysian Council of Professors (MPN). He was appointed based on his expertise and experience, especially in the field of political research and analysis, media and community service. In his letter of appointment, MPN […]
With travel limited, plane cafes take off in Thailand
With millions around the world stuck at home due to the pandemic, “plane cafes” in Thailand are offering customers the chance to pretend they are in the sky — and the idea seems to have taken off. On board a retired commercial airplane in the coastal city of Pattaya, coffee drinkers make themselves comfy on […]
Performance rather than age in sepak takraw selection
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Sepak Takraw Association (PSM) stressed that age is not a factor but rather current achievements are the benchmark for selection to represent the country at the 2021 SEA Games in Vietnam. PSM president Datuk Seri Ahmad Ismail said senior players would still be given the nod ahead of young players who […]
Confrontation fighters’ visit
No military contractors should have a ‘shoot first’ culture that puts civilians or our brave military service members in danger. — Jan Schakowsky, US politician Back in 1963-65, during the Malaysia-Indonesia Confrontation, the sounds of Gloster Javelin and Hawker Hunter fighter jets underlined the hectic and anxious moments in Saratok and other areas in then […]
Sitizens, standizens and shepherds
Difficult times create three kinds of people: those who help you; those who leave you; and those who put you there. — Anonymouseconomist After spending almost four decades overseas and returning to my beloved country three years ago, it dawned upon me that there are three kinds of people we meet in our physical, metaphysical […]
