Depression cases higher among B40 group
This article is in conjunction with World Health Day which falls on April 7 every year. KUALA LUMPUR: Escalating stress levels in this age of rapid changes and personal uncertainty can, over time, lead to serious health problems such as heart disease, hypertension and mental disorders. In Malaysia, statistics have shown that the economically disadvantaged […]
From canopy rental to fish retail
By Nor Amirah Mahmuddin KUALA LUMPUR: Sani Shamsuddin’s canopy rental business, which he established seven years ago, took a beating after restrictions were imposed on the holding of gatherings and functions early last year to stem the transmission of the Covid-19 virus. Instead of wallowing in self-pity, the 35-year-old entrepreneur immediately set his mind on […]
Digital era consumer issues harder to fend off
By Erda Khursyiah Basir This article is in conjunction with World Consumer Rights Day which is observed on March 15 every year. KUALA LUMPUR: Like it or not the Covid-19 pandemic has turned out to be a catalyst for digital transformation, including the growth of e-commerce activities, in Malaysia. According to an analysis by GlobalData, […]
Cobbler soldiers on despite pandemic
KUCHING: The shoe repair industry has been greatly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, and a well-known second-generation cobbler shop here is not spared. Leo-cobbler, established in 1994, believed to be the only shoe and bag repair store located at Jalan Ang Cheng Ho here has experienced a 50 percent drop in sales since the pandemic […]
Get through pandemic in style with these face mask lanyards
By S. Connie Pearl Suil KUCHING: Face masks are not just the new normal but they are also turning into fashion accessories. In addition to their rising sales in the market, face mask accessories such as lanyards are also a trend nowadays. According to face mask lanyards maker Christina Maribal, since face masks are mandatory, […]
Govt making efforts to overcome poverty due to Covid-19 pandemic
PUTRAJAYA: The government is making efforts to overcome the problem of poverty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. He said the Cabinet had been discussing the issue thoroughly as it was aware that many people were still facing difficulties although the government had provided various types of aid to […]
Right time to reopen schools
KUALA LUMPUR: Is it wise to reopen schools when four-digit new Covid-19 cases are still being reported daily nationwide? Unhappy over the government’s decision to reopen schools for face-to-face teaching and learning sessions beginning today, many netizens have been flooding social media, as well as the Ministry of Education’s (MOE) Facebook account, with their comments […]
WHO official says pandemic to end at beginning of 2022
COPENHAGEN: The World Health Organisation (WHO) regional director for Europe said Sunday he believes the coronavirus outbreak will end in early 2022, reported Anadolu Agency. Hans Kluge told Danish state broadcaster DR that Covid-19 will still be prevalent in 2021, but it will be more manageable than in 2020. Stating that the worst scenarios are […]
Kampung Muara Tuang folk being screened for infection
KUCHING: Active Case Detection (ACD) started at Kampung Muara Tuang, Kota Samarahan on Monday (Feb 15). Muara Tuang Assemblyman Datuk Idris Buang reminded the villagers to give their full cooperation to the health workers involved. “It is best for the residents to patiently wait for the people from the health department to come to their […]
Adapting to the new norm
KUCHING: There is no doubt that the Covid-19 pandemic has affected many industries and sectors in the state. Nevertheless, everybody has to adapt to the new normal to make ends meet. Last Saturday (Feb 13), the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) announced the extension of the current conditional movement control order (CMCO) to March 1. […]
