Law must be followed, says Chamil
KUCHING: It is only right for any law to be enforced, said Malaysian Press Institute chief executive officer Datuk Dr Chamil Wariya. He was referring to Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah’s recent statement that all productions of films and recordings must apply for a licence before filming. The minister pointed out that under […]
Cruelty in the name of vanity
BY C. VINOOTHENE KUALA LUMPUR: A few weeks ago, social media went abuzz after an animal activist posted about how her desire to launch her own line of faux eyelashes uncovered a dark secret. She wrote that a year ago, she had contacted a potential vendor for supply. Upon enquiry, she discovered that “mink lashes” […]
Malaysian business finding new ways to thrive in digital landscape
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian businesses are finding new ways to thrive in the digital landscape amid Covid-19 pandemic, according to research by social media giant, Facebook. In a report entitled “State of Small Business”, it said Malaysian small and medium businesses (SMBs) made serious efforts to adapt to the new normal by moving their operations online. […]
Join Pustaka Negeri Sarawak Day activities
KUCHING: Pustaka Negeri Sarawak is inviting members of the public to participate in various activities it is organising from July 15 until Sept 15 in conjunction with Sarawak Day 2020 celebration. In a press release issued yesterday, the state library said interested participants could join the activities through its social media platforms. The activities will […]
World’s most harmonious, united
PUTRAJAYA: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is confident that Malaysians will be the most harmonious and united society in the world if the principle of Rukun Negara concerning courtesy and morality were being dutifully observed in everyday interactions, physically or virtually on social media. “If we can continue being polite, considerate, and courteous in our everyday […]
Eye in the sky
Viewing our world from above is a unique experience; it forces our perspective to change. Aerial photography has been used for everything from geographic mapping to artistic endeavours to spy missions, giving people a realistic vantage of the world few had seen before. Capturing complex and unique perspectives Jackson Pang is the man behind the […]
Unimas maintains quality in online teaching
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Despite hardships faced by lecturers and students in adapting to the new norm of online learning, the quality of teaching by Universiti Malaysia Sarawak’s (Unimas) remains unchanged. Unimas vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Mohamad Kadim Suaidi said intensive preparations were made prior to the full implementation of online teaching in the university. “We ensured […]
Over RM7k raised for body
KUCHING: The Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS) was the recipient of a recent live charity auction on social media that raised RM7,155 to fund its efforts in supporting children with cancer in Sarawak. The auction was organised by Steven Au, a local businessman. It was co-hosted by regionally renowned Kuching-born singer-songwriter Priscilla Abby Chai and […]
Man admits insulting police on Facebook
KUALA LUMPUR: An unemployed man pleaded guilty in the Sessions Court here yesterday to improper use of network facilities by making and initiating the transmission of offensive communication that insulted the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM). Mohammad Shahrizal Md Shah Rudin, 30, made the plea after the charge was read out to him before Judge M. […]
Youtubers are not artistes: Awie
KUCHING: A person who only appears once in a youtube video performing a song cannot be considered as an artiste. This was the opinion of Malaysia’s iconic rock legend Datuk Ahmad Azhar Othman who is popularly known as Datuk Awie on social media platform “celebrities”. The 51-year-old lead vocal of rock band Wings sat down […]
