Ensure trend in Sibu cases continue declining
SIBU: Residents of Sibu are urged to work together and cooperate with authorities to help lower the number of Covid-19 cases. According to Sibu Divisional Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) coordinator Dr Annuar Rapaee, this is in view of the declining trend of Covid-19 cases recorded in the district for the sixth consecutive week. “There was […]
Lower increments, bonuses trend to continue in 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) said executives and non-executives will likely see the trend of reduced increments and bonuses to continue in 2021, based on the latest MEF Salary Surveys for Executives and Non-Executives. MEF president Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman said only 58.4 per cent of surveyed companies granted a salary […]
Police monitor ‘Dark Side’ trend
KUALA LUMPUR: The use of the Internet has transformed how we live our lives in various ways. Some things are good and some are bad. Some people find popularity easily while others use it to express feelings behind the safety of their keyboard. Hence, it is not entirely surprising when someone dares to display their […]
Board games: A booming trend
Board games have been around for centuries. Back in the day, they were used to train individuals in different set of skills which can be useful in life, or simply to just pass the time. Now, it is a way of getting a time out from gadgets, wind down, and relax while enjoying the companionship […]
Edible straws making waves around Kuching
The founders of Naked Wonders found a way to ‘eat your way out of pollution’ through the innovation of edible straws. Made out of rice and tapioca, Melissa Kung and Andre Kho’s efforts have seen initial success as cafes and restaurants around Kuching start to adopt their ‘No Straw Please’ movement. Inspired by love for […]
Malaysia’s population climbs to 32.73 million in first quarter of 2020
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia’s population is estimated at 32.73 million in the first quarter of 2020, an increase of 0.6 per cent in the corresponding period last year, according to the Department of Statistics. Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the population comprised 29.62 million or 90.5 per cent Malaysian citizens and 3.12 million (9.5 per cent) non-citizens. He said the […]
Work from home trend expected to continue after MCO
KUALA LUMPUR: When speaking about the new normal that is being embraced by Malaysians since enforcement of the movement control order (MCO) last March 18, the conversation will certainly touch on working from home (WFH). In fact, WFH is not something new as it has been introduced by the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry about seven years […]
