Success — a relative matter
What exactly is success? To many, it may imply having a lot of money, a lot of cars, dining at the most luxurious restaurants, and owning a few houses. To some, it may mean getting married to a wealthy person with a high social standing in the community or being publicly recognised by a well-known […]
Money-saving tips when choosing to study abroad
Pursuing an education abroad comes with countless academic and personal development benefits, and for a Malaysian student, studying overseas can be an achievable dream because of various twinning programmes offered by universities. According to statistics from the Ministry of Higher Education, more than 73,000 Malaysians opted to study abroad in 2019. While this number dipped […]
Man caught for stealing RM1,200 from mother’s bedroom
MIRI: A son, who allegedly stole RM1,200 from his mother’s bedroom, was arrested by the police yesterday. According to Miri police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu, it is learned that the 34-year-old suspect had come to his parents’ house in Kampung Muhibbah, Kuala Baram here at around 7am. “The suspect then went to his parents’ […]
Money, distance not a problem for durian lovers
MONEY and distance are no problems for hardcore fans of the “King of Fruits”. Just ask Kamri Mohammad, owner of the House of Durian Kuching, a durian shop, at Semariang in Kuching. “It is common for hardcore durian lovers to spend RM500 to RM700 to get their fix. Some even come twice a week just […]
Man threatens attack on wife over money
MIRI: A 35-year-old unemployed man from Jalan Pujut Padang Kerbau here, who allegedly threatened his wife with a 59cm long machete on Saturday evening, has been detained by the police for questioning. The alleged incident occurred around 6.30pm inside their house after the wife reportedly refused his demand for her gold ring and cash. When […]
