No go if MCO further extended

KUCHING: The Ramadan bazaars in Sarawak will definitely be cancelled if the movement control order (MCO) is further extended throughout the month of April. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said, “We will abide by the federal government’s decision on the MCO. “If it does […]

Capitalise on online marketing: Nancy

KUALA LUMPUR: Tourism and culture industry players are encouraged to promote their products online while the movement control order is enforced. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said they should make full use of the restrictive movement period to explore online selling options in attracting tourists and increasing revenue. In a video […]

Online sale of veterinary drugs worrying

BY SAKINI MOHD SAID SHAH ALAM: Heard of a drug called ‘Magic All In One’ that is being touted as a cure-all for all ailments affecting pets? Apparently, it is widely available online and according to the retailers’ advertising spiel, one tablet is all your sick pet needs to be cured of flu, diarrhoea and a host […]

Online florists provide stiff competition but physical stores managing

KUCHING: When one thinks of Valentine’s Day, one of the things that typically come to mind — besides dinner dates and gifts — is beautiful bouquets of flowers. With a multitude of choices such as physical florists, home-based online florists, and recently even roadside stalls that pop up around a week before this special day, […]

Sarawakians urged to venture into online business

SIBU: More Sarawakians have been urged to shift and venture into online business. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Deputy Minister Chong Chieng Jen said online business is used worldwide and is growing faster than traditional businesses in supermarkets or shopping malls. “In this era of industrial revolution, we have to adjust our business capital […]