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 […]
Noble effort to uplift cohesion
KUCHING: A senior politician has lauded the National Unity Policy that was launched on Monday by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi hopes that with the policy, the community will be more careful and not arbitrarily provoke racial sentiments especially via social media. “The National Unity Policy will indirectly prevent […]
Stern action needed to put a stop to hate speech on social media
KUALA LUMPUR: Stern legal action needs to be taken against those who insult and hurl abuses against others including national leaders on social media, which have been rampant of late. Dewan Negara People’s Well-being Caucus Committee chairman, Senator Datuk Razali Idris in expressing his concern over the matter proposed that a new law be introduced […]
Teachers use TikTok, YouTube to pique students’ interest in home-based learning
KUALA LUMPUR: The younger generation’s fondness of using social media applications such as TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to interact and share daily routines has inspired teachers to use these tools in conducting the home-based teaching and learning programme (PdPR). These tools also keep students from feeling easily bored and unable to flex their limbs while […]
11 speed bumps? Sleep-deprived man says he’s sorry
BESUT: A man who illegally installed 11 asphalt speed bumps on the street next to his house in Kampung Padang Luas, Jertih here, on Monday have apologised for his action. Nor Muhamad Roslam Harun, 40, admitted his mistakes of building so many speed bumps for a distance of less than 40 metres and creating an unnecessary hassle for other […]
MetMalaysia refutes claim of Malaysia experiencing cold weather like in London in February
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia) has denied claims that the cold weather, like in London, will hit Malaysia in February. METMalaysia in a statement today said that such claims, which have been viralled on social media and the WhatsApp application, were false information that had been spread in 2016 and were re-posted. It […]
