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Five siblings forced to share a smartphone for online lessons

KOTA BHARU: Since the school session began last Sunday, five siblings from a poor family here is only equipped with one smartphone, which belongs to their mother, to study via teaching and learning at home (PdPR). Hasyani Mat Jusoh, 42, said her family is among the poor who are finding it a great challenge in […]

Do not abuse social media, share provocative content

KUALA LUMPUR: Members of the public have been reminded not to abuse social media platforms by uploading or sharing of any form of provocation that can affect public order. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) in a statement today said sharing of offensive and menacing content is an offence under Section 233 of the […]

Malaysia shares key digital efforts in combating Covid-19

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia today shared its key digital initiatives in combating the spread of Covid-19 with ASEAN member countries and China at the online opening ceremony of ASEAN-China Year of Digital Economy Cooperation. Presenting the initiatives via teleconferencing, Deputy Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin shared with the online forum on the development of […]

My must-haves at work desk

People who work sitting down get paid more than people who work standing up. — Ogden Nash, American poet I keep many things at my work desk. This is because I spend a lot of time in the office.  At one time, I used to have a number of sweaters. I find it is good […]

One smartphone to share for online learning

SEMPORNA: There is no other option for some students but to wait in line with their other siblings to participate in the online Learning and Facilitation (PdPc) session using only one smartphone during the closed school session following the movement control order (MCO). Like it or not, this situation is being faced by a number of students living in […]

Chinese Anti-Covid-19 medical team arrives in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: A team of medical experts sent by the Chinese government arrived at Malaysia on Saturday to help the country fight the Covid-19 pandemic, China’s Xinhua news agency reported. The eight-member expert team was received by Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia Bai Tian and officials from Malaysia’s Ministry of Health upon their arrival at the […]

Little acts of kindness go a long way

Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.  – Mark Twain, American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher and lecturer Yesterday afternoon, my fellow workers and I were treated to Bubur Pedas cooked by a friend’s mother.  Although I had an early lunch, I couldn’t resist the Bubur Pedas, a traditional […]

CM vows to share state’s wealth

Chief Minister sees a year of greater prosperity for state and people KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg sees the year 2020 as a year of greater prosperity. He said 2020 will be a better year than 2019 because his government has put in place policies that ensure the people will get […]