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Teachers using popularity of social media to prop up PdPR

This article is in conjunction with Teachers Day in Malaysia which is celebrated on May 16 annually. By Soon Li Wei KUALA LUMPUR: ‘If you can’t beat them, join them.’ This is exactly what teachers are trying to do in an era where students are smitten with smartphones and social media applications such as TikTok, […]

Don’t be fooled by online gold rush

By Siti Shafiah Ariffin KUALA LUMPUR: Gold jewellery have long been coveted by women across the globe as it is thought to enhance beauty and femininity, in addition to being considered an asset of investment. The Covid-19 pandemic did nothing to affect sales — if anything, purchasing trends for gold, especially online, have actually increased […]

SWAG apologises for causing cluster

KUCHING: The management of Signature Wealth Advisory Group (SWAG) had apologised for causing the emergence of a Covid-19 cluster in the state recently. “We understand that this apology is long delayed, regardless, please allow us to express our sincere apologies for the incident of this new infection group. “We understand that no number of apologies […]

Statement on 75 yrs maximum age for dividend payment outdated

KUALA LUMPUR: The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) said an old statement regarding the maximum age of 75 years for contributors to receive dividend payment is outdated and is no longer applicable. The pension fund clarified this today after a statement on the maximum age for dividend payment went viral, circulating via WhatsApp and other online […]

Many ‘mentally sick’ commenters on social media

By Balkish Awang KUALA LUMPUR: Recently, the photo of a Year One pupil in Putrajaya eating a meal out of a large tiffin carrier in her classroom went viral on Facebook.  Many netizens chose to ridicule the schoolgirl and referred to her as ‘weird’ and ‘old-fashioned’. Their insulting comments were totally unnecessary because there is […]

Indian film superstar Aamir Khan quits social media

NEW DELHI: Indian movie superstar Aamir Khan has quit social media, but told his more than 48 million followers on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram that “we will continue to communicate as we did before”. The 56-year-old actor-producer said in a social media post on Monday that he would provide future updates about himself and his […]

Entrepreneur keen on sharing to help others

KUCHING: The various challenges that Rafur Halim has faced during his more than 10 years in business has enabled him to survive and thrive until now. His tenacity is also thanks to his wife, Faezah Jainudin, who has always been a source of encouragement to him to persevere no matter what till success is attained. […]

Ismail Sabri sues Anina over defamatory remarks on Facebook

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob is suing former Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) Wanita chief Anina Saadudin for allegedly defaming him on Facebook and accusing him of being incompetent in discharging his duties during the implementation of the movement control order (MCO). Ismail Sabri, 61, filed the suit in his personal capacity through Messrs Kesavan on […]

Press statement fake, says Sarawak PKR’s Abun Sui

MIRI: Sarawak Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Information chief Abun Sui Anyit on Monday denied issuing any press statements regarding the appointment of Iswarni Morni as Sarawak PKR chairman. Abun Sui, when met after filing a police report at the Central Police Station here, strongly refuted the press statement and denied issuing any. “The statement is […]

Newspapers still relevant

KUCHING: With the rise of social and digital media, some believe that the print media is a sunset industry while others are of the view that it is still important even in this modern era. Nevertheless, most agree that the print and social media each have their own sets of benefits and disadvantages. The social […]