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Pianist Jolynn J Chin returns this season with her first original single, ‘Lost.’ Her passion for music is evident in her latest single, which was released together with a music video shot in the Californian desert. Sounds of courage and tenacity International pianist Jolynn J Chin returns with her first original single, ‘Lost.’ Calm, with […]

Embrace diversity as source of strength

SIBU: Malaysians are urged to embrace the country’s cultural richness as a source of strength instead of looking at its diversity as a cause of weakness. Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah, in a pre-recorded video presentation of his welcoming speech at the Malaysia Day celebration at the Sibu Indoor Stadium here on Wednesday […]

Strength of Thai baht could derail economic recovery

BANGKOK: Thailand’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has expressed concerns over the strength of the baht that could derail the kingdom’s economic recovery. Assistant Governor of Bank of Thailand (BOT) and Secretary of MPC Titanun Mallikamas said the 2020 economic outlook was highly uncertain given the global economic and financial environments with the risks to the […]

Malaysia to strengthen ties with India

KUALA LUMPUR: Newly-appointed Primary Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Dr Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali said Malaysia would strengthen its ties with India, particularly to boost palm oil exports. Relations between the two countries became strained following a political row linked to criticism of New Delhi’s actions in Kashmir and India’s new citizenship law. Mohd Khairuddin said the ministry would send a […]

Unite for strength

BETONG: Women members of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera (PBB) Bukit Saban branch have been urged to remain united in order to remain strong. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas and PBB deputy president said Bukit Saban women members had been very important pillars of strength in ensuring the victories of government candidates in the […]

Find strength in differences

KUCHING: On the brink of the Lunar New Year, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has urged Sarawakians to go from strength to strength in embracing their differences and not letting it divide them. “Our Sarawak is a place where the respective races are free to practice their culture, tradition, and religion without […]