‘Kopi Sawah’ finds fame on social media, draws visitors
By Nurqalby Mohd Reda KUALA LUMPUR: Going viral on social media for the right reasons is the dream of any business owner. Perhaps, it is Kopi Sawah’s premium location in Sekinchan – dubbed the rice bowl of Selangor – which is about 100 kilometres from the capital city, that inspired its patrons to promote the […]
Awas cameras yet to be installed in Sarawak, says JPJ
SIBU: The Sarawak Road Transport Department (JPJ) has denied allegations that Automatic Safety Awareness System (Awas) cameras have been installed in the state. According to Sarawak JPJ deputy director Noraini Mohd Nawi, no Awas or formerly known as Automated Enforcement System (AES) cameras, have been installed in Sarawak. She said the installation of cameras is […]
Police hunt barber suspected of sexual harassment
IPOH: Police are hunting for an Indian national suspected of sexually harassing a woman at a Manjoi hair salon here, as reported on social media yesterday. Ipoh district police chief ACP Yahaya Hassan said the police are aware of a viral case of sexual harassment shared by a Facebook account owner named ‘Siti Hajar Ghazali,’ […]
Taib will return, says Premier
KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, who is currently overseas, will return to Sarawak once he has fully recovered, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Updating Abdul Taib’s health status, he told reporters that a statement has already been issued through Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier […]
Cops request brisk walker to claim watch at CPS
KUCHING: A brisk walker who claimed that his watch was stolen after he collapsed at the Kuching Waterfront on Sunday (June 18) is requested to claim his watch at the Central Police Station (CPS). Kuching police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah said last night (June 20) said his men managed to help trace the person’s watch […]
Ramadan Bazaar an unparalleled convenience
‘Food may be essential as fuel for the body. But good food is fuel for the soul,’ – Malcom Forbes, American entrepreneur and politician. ONE of the best things about the holy month of fasting is Ramadan bazaars. From traditional delicacies to viral desserts, it comes as no surprise that patrons would be spoilt for […]
Covid-19 jabs have ID chips? Not true!
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Health (MoH) has denied the claim that the Covid-19 vaccine contained an ID chip, which went viral on social media on Jan 24. The Ministry of Communications and Digital (KKD) Quick Response Team in a statement today said the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) under the MoH had also refuted […]
Manhunt in Kuching for two armed robbers
KUCHING: Police have launched a manhunt for two robbers who allegedly pulled off a heist at an eatery at Jalan Stutong, here yesterday (Jan 24). Two CCTV footages of the armed robbery had gone viral on social media. One of the clips showed two masked men — one armed with a weapon believed to be […]
Police arrests man in viral road rage incident
BINTULU: Police here have arrested a local man for allegedly hitting and threatening a road user in front of an eatery along Mile 5, Jalan Bintulu-Miri last Tuesday (Nov 29). The incident, which was recorded by a member of the public, had since gone viral on social media. Bintulu OCPD Supt Batholomew Umpit said the […]
Woman in male ihram clothes urged to turn herself in
BUKIT GANTANG: The woman who went viral on social media for performing the umrah pilgrimage dressed in male ihram clothing has been urged to turn herself in to assist the investigation, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Idris Ahmad. He said the individual should have the courage to turn herself in […]
