49 complaints on various labour-related issues received via WFW app

YAN: The Human Resources Ministry has received 49 complaints on various labour-related issues via the Working For Workers (WFW) application since it was launched on Monday. Its deputy minister Datuk Awang Hashim said the application was created to protect workers, especially foreigners, from any injustice in employment matters. “Since May 3 up to yesterday, a […]

Centexs Commercial committed to help local entrepreneurs

KUCHING: Since the establishment of the Centre of Technical Excellence Sarawak (Centexs) Commercial on April 4, 2019, the organisation has evolved and remains committed to being a premier commercialisation forum for Sarawak’s local entrepreneurs. With the aim of being the frontier of the commercialisation of Sarawak’s heritage and digital goods by 2030, Centexs Commercial is […]

AnakSarawak community app to build a better community

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawakians can better connect with each other on the AnakSarawak community and marketplace mobile application which is now available on Android and Apple. The community and marketplace mobile application platform was developed especially for the locals in Sarawak with various attractive features that focus on building a better community. Apart from being a […]

50% discount for summonses paid online via ‘MyBayar Saman’

KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is offering discounts of up to 50 percent for traffic summonses which are paid via the MyBayar Saman portal and application from today (March 25) until April 11. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador said the offer was to encourage the public to use the online facility to settle summonses […]

Warong rider offers cheaper delivery

BY MUHAMMAD BASIR ROSLAN KUALA LUMPUR: Imagine having to pay a delivery charge of between RM12 and RM15 for a small bottle of ikan bilis sambal priced at RM15 ordered online from a home-based business located about 10 kilometres away? The sambal may be delicious but not many can afford to pay RM27 to RM30 […]

Android contest — good exposure to students

KUCHING: The Mobile Apps for Android-Notes and Quiz Contest would provide students great exposure to the development of Android’s mobile application, said Mas Gading Community College (KKMG). “Such programmes are held to provide specific exposure to the real environment of mobile application development. The mobile apps are developed by using Android software,” said its communication […]

Sara-X app to elevate local businesses

KUCHING: Local business owners and skilled individuals can now become official service providers or merchants under the Sara-X app — a platform created by the Centre of Technical Excellence Sarawak (Centexs) Commercial. This digital platform was launched in 2019 and is known as Sarawak Expert. It will promote business and services effectively with its user-friendly […]

Sarawak Energy introduces e-Bill

KUCHING: Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) is introducing its electronic electricity bill (e-Bill) as part of its ‘Go Paperless’ campaign which will commence this month (Jan 2021). This initiative is in line with Sarawak’s post Covid-19 economic recovery pillar in promoting digitalisation and environmental sustainability.  The e-Bill is an electronic version of the electricity bill and […]

Disabled delivery rider on ‘frontline’ of virus war

GOMBAK: Diminutive Malaysian delivery rider Muhammad Sidek Osman cuts a striking figure weaving through traffic on a modified four-wheeled motorbike on his way to drop off food. Birth complications left him stooped and shorter than average at just 108 centimetres, making even simple tasks such as climbing stairs a challenge. “Being like this, it’s a […]

Safety of P-hailing riders left out in the cold

BY SAKINI MOHD SAID KUALA LUMPUR: With online home delivery applications and services becoming increasingly popular amid the new normal, it is quite a common sight to see delivery boys zipping from one road to another on their motorcycles. In a bid to squeeze in as many trips as they can in a day to […]