Dine-in still too risky
KUCHING: Considering the current Covid-19 situation in Malaysia, particularly Sarawak, it’s no surprise that many are in favour of the ban on dine-ins at restaurants and eateries. Despite unable to enjoy their drinks and meals at their favourite eateries like the pre-pandemic days, they know that it’s for the best. Abdul Adzim Abdul Rahim, a […]
Early detection of depression can avert suicide
By Soon Li Wei KUALA LUMPUR: The relatively high number of suicide cases reported in Malaysia during the first five months of this year has set alarm bells ringing. The suicide trend is worrying, more so now with the Covid-19 pandemic yet to show any sign of abating and no indication of when the first […]
Now is not the time to raise prices of goods, services
PUTRAJAYA: Now is not the right time for traders and industries to raise the prices of goods and services, said Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. Nanta said the ministry received applications from food and essential goods companies and industries requesting to increase the prices of their products. “The ministry […]
Vintage shoes collector sells 104-year-old converse trainers for RM40,800
KOTA BHARU: A vintage Converse sneakers collector, Wan Irfayuim Azim Wan Ab Aziz has sold the most prized items in his collection, a pair of Converse Non-Skid trainers made in 1917, to another collector from Pahang to tide him over during these trying times due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Wan Irfayuim Azim, 31, uploaded a […]
Insurance thrives in pandemic
KUCHING: The Covid-19 pandemic is a blessing in disguise for the insurance industry which has surprisingly witnessed an unexpected increase in demands from the public to buy insurance policies and medical plans. Choo Hong Wee, Prudential Assurance Malaysia Berhad (Prudential) unit manager based in Kuching, disclosed that his team had been registering good sales during […]
SPM 2021 candidates most affected by PdPR
KUALA LUMPUR: With the school sessions reopening this week after the mid-year break, the home-based teaching and learning (PdPR) method will resume to contain the alarming spread of Covid-19 infection. In light of the current situation, PdPR learning is the best approach to reduce the risk of infection among students after several clusters were detected […]
AirAsia’s teleport to ramp up delivery, digital cargo capabilities
KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia Digital’s logistics arm, Teleport is ramping up its delivery and digital cargo capabilities in line with the significant e-commerce growth, driven by the Covid-19 pandemic. Its growth would be accelerated with the company’s first dedicated freighter, a Boeing 737-800F, as well as the conversion of two AirAsia A320 passenger aircraft to provide […]
Are Covid-19 vaccines safe for cancer patients?
By Muhammad Basir Roslan KUALA LUMPUR: With the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme in full swing now, more individuals are coming forward to register for the vaccination. As of June 5, almost 13 million individuals had registered for the Covid-19 vaccine shots, up from 9.89 million on May 6, according to the Covid-19 Vaccine Supply Access […]
Careful, pandemic can get worse than it is now
KUCHING: Considering the horrible Covid-19 situation in India right now, all efforts must be made to prevent a similar situation from happening in Sarawak. “India was alright at first, but a year later the pandemic is much worse. It can happen to any country in the world including Sarawak. “While we pray for India, but […]
Let experts handle pandemic, not politicians
KUCHING: Sarawak People’s Aspiration Party (Aspirasi) wants the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic in Sarawak to be done by experts, and not politicians. Aspirasi president Lina Soo said she would like to see the Sarawak government appoint professionals to manage the pandemic since the situation is not improving. “Pandemic management is not politics; it is […]
