Montana becomes first US state to pass bill banning TikTok
NEW YORK: Lawmakers in the US state of Montana voted Friday to ban the social media app TikTok. Montana is the first state to pass a bill banning the popular Chinese-owned app in the US because of security concerns, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported. The bill bans app stores from offering users the ability to download […]
The people just don’t get it
One thing is certain, the language was ineffaceably stamped upon my brain, though for a long time no one knew it, least of all myself. – Helen Keller, American author and disability rights advocate Some gripes now going around are, “Government ajak ka dapat bonus? Kamek kerja private sik dapat.” (Literally: Government servants only get […]
No gambling activities in apartment units
KUCHING: Police found no evidence of gambling activities in two apartment units in Jalan Stutong here despite receiving public information that gambling was rampant there. Kuching district police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah said the apartment was raided around 6 pm on Wednesday after a video went viral on social media. “Following close monitoring and investigation […]
Man detained for allegedly uploading racist comments on social media
KUALA LUMPUR: Police arrested Roslizal, 46, yesterday for allegedly uploading tweets with racist comments on social media that could trigger public order issues. Royal Malaysia Police corporate communications head ACP A. Skandaguru said Roslizal was arrested by the Bukit Aman’s Criminal Investigation Department’s (CID) Classified Crime Investigation Unit at 6.30 pm in the federal capital. […]
Macron praised in China for brilliant Taiwan comments
BEIJING: Emmanuel Macron’s unexpected suggestion that Europe not “follow” US policy on Taiwan is being hailed as a “brilliant decision” this week in China, where state news outlets and social media users are lauding his independence. The French president sowed confusion across the international community — and left Western allies bristling — after calling for […]
SPM school-leavers enticed by influencers’ insta-glam image
BY AFIFITRI MUHAMMAD & SITI NAZWA ABDUL RAHMAN KUALA LUMPUR: Driven by the success of celebrity influencers on social media, many younger people, especially Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) school-leavers are hoping to take a similar path. In reality, this “dream job” among teenagers today, would not assure them of their future. While the more famous […]
Ramadan Bazaar an unparalleled convenience
‘Food may be essential as fuel for the body. But good food is fuel for the soul,’ – Malcom Forbes, American entrepreneur and politician. ONE of the best things about the holy month of fasting is Ramadan bazaars. From traditional delicacies to viral desserts, it comes as no surprise that patrons would be spoilt for […]
Blue kolo mee is manna for café owner
BY JAMES WONG KUCHING: Game for a healthier, fruity kolo mee, anyone? ‘Blue kolo mee’ served with fruits, an outrageous twist to the iconic Sarawak delicacy, set the internet ablaze not too long ago. It quickly became the talk of the town with netizens raving about wanting to experience the dish. Manna Cafe, home of […]
Media becomes the scapegoat!
Politicians and the media have a love-hate relationship, but lawmakers are actors, so they must watch their words. – Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai, columnist When things go wrong, the media is at the receiving end – maybe not all the time, but most of the time. Here, when I mention the word ‘media’ I […]
Worst-ever flash floods hit SSPCA
KUCHING: Furry animals are not spared from the flash floods that have hit Kuching badly today. In a video posted earlier on social media, it was seen that the Sarawak Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) animal shelter in Mile 7, Kota Sentosa, was affected by the disaster this morning. Hundreds of dogs […]
