The curious case of online shopping
The internet can be both a blessing and a poison. With the rise of the internet, e-commerce platforms that merge with social media to market their products became more creative both in marketing and innovations. And with the ever-increasing competition, there is always a sale almost every month. A place to buy things you never […]
Thou shalt not slander …
MIRI: In this digital era, rumours, gossips and fake news are easily can be seen on the social media platform. On Wednesday, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg in his keynote address when presenting individual land titles under Section 18 of Sarawak Land Code to recipients at Sungai Ukat, Bario recently, said he […]
Funniest videos contest opens Sept 1
KUCHING: SukaSuka is on the search for those with a funny bone to send their funniest videos with a prize pool worth RM600 to be won. SukaSuka is a media platform that shares news, stories, and current issues from travel to food, tech to culture, and everything else that life has to offer in the […]
Social media sites brace for attacks by Trump on US vote count
SAN FRANCISCO: Twitter on Friday said it is bracing for efforts by President Donald Trump or others to attack the integrity of the US election, as US media reported that Facebook and YouTube were planning defences of their own. Trump has used Twitter in particular to stoke unsubstantiated doubts about mail-in voting, just months before […]
Dapsy to remove signage
KUCHING: The Sarawak Democratic Action Party (DAP) appears to have backpedalled on the actions of its youth movement (Dapsy) to affix Chinese characters on road signs in the city recently. In admitting that the youths might have gone overboard, Sarawak DAP chief Chong Chieng Jen said Dapsy would arrange for the stickers to be removed. […]
Do not take law in your own hands
DAPSY ROAD SIGNAGE KUCHING: The people should ask for consent from the city council and not take matters into their own hands by adding Chinese characters on road signs, said mayor of Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Datuk Wee Hong Seng. “The road sign is not for redesigning by the public as it is the […]
Senisara and Senirayyan: The artsy mother-son duo
Noor Sarah Mohamed Reza believes that remembering and embracing our roots are important to keep our traditions alive. Together with her eight-year-old son, they expressed their love for Sarawak through their artwork, churning out paintings that embodied the cultural diversity of their beloved state. Fascinated by colours Sarawakian Noor Sarah Mohamed Reza believes that it […]
Shine Pharmacy holds online writing competition
KUCHING: In conjunction with this year’s celebration of Sarawak Day and Malaysia Day, Shine Pharmacy is holding an online writing competition. According to a statement on Wednesday (Aug 5), the competition, dubbed ‘Write & Win: How I Shine For Sarawak’, is organised to embrace and promote the culture and people of Sarawak. “There are 13 […]
Fruit trader loses RM1, 000 in elephant attack
JOHOR BAHRU: An incident that would without a doubt leave a traumatic effect on anyone had occurred on the first day of Aidiladha. A fruit vendor who has her fruit stall located in Batu Mawai, Kota Tinggi was terrified when two elephants ― an adolescent elephant calf ― came charging towards her stall on Friday […]
Agent compounded RM50,000
SALE OF COVID-19 BRACELETS PUTRAJAYA: A direct selling agent has been issued compound of RM50,000 for promoting bracelets that are claimed capable of warding off Covid-19, on a social website. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (MDTCA) enforcement director Datuk Iskandar Halim Sulaiman said the action followed an issue that went viral on Facebook regarding […]
