Wednesday, 14 January 2026

Author: Alexandra Lorna

Abang Johari cautions on the perils of ‘selfies,’ urges cybersecurity vigilance

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has expressed concerns about the risks associated with technology, specifically mentioning his worries when it comes to taking ‘selfies.’ He explained that nowadays, photos can be easily manipulated, often with negative consequences. “Actually, sometimes, I am quite afraid of ‘selfies’

M’sians urged to prioritise cybersecurity vigilance amid rising threats

KUCHING: It is imperative that all Malaysians equip themselves with cybersecurity knowledge and information to safeguard against falling victim to cybercrime. Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil emphasised the need for vigilance when utilising technology and the internet. “The issue of cybersecurity is a critical matter that should be paid

Sarawak’s new economic policy to be main focus

BY ALEXANDRA LORNA & NATASHA JEE KUCHING: The upcoming Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) convention to be held in conjunction with the Sarawak 60th Independence Anniversary will put more emphasis on explaining the state’s new economy policy. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the convention would

Ensuring safe river transport system

LAWAS: The Sarawak government is always committed to ensuring and providing a safe and comfortable river transport system for all including the shipping community. Deputy Minister of Transport Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said that allocations are channelled by the government every year to the Sarawak Rivers Board (LSS) to carry

Discover Korean culture at tHe Spring’s Annyeong Ku-Chingu campaign

KUCHING: tHe Spring’s shopping mall is organising a Korean-inspired campaign, Annyeong Ku-Chingu, to celebrate Korean culture from Aug 25 to Oct 1. The moniker of the Annyeong Ku-Chingu creatively intertwines the essence of camaraderie by ingeniously fusing the Korean greeting ‘Hello, Kuching Friends’. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian commended

35-door longhouse gets electricity under RES project

SONG: Rumah Samiggat Ulu Lajan here has recently been connected with electric supply under the Rural Electrification Scheme (RES) project implementation. According to Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi, the project with a cost of RM7.7 million is completed and benefited 35 household doors of the longhouse which is

Agong to go on Pan Borneo Highway trip

KUCHING: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah have agreed to participate in a road trip of ‘Kembara Kenali Borneo’ from Sabah to Sarawak. According to sources from the Istana Negara, the 11-day journey from Sept 3

Chonglin Park road resurfacing project to begin next week

KUCHING: The road resurfacing project at Chonglin Park Commercial Centre here will commence next week, said Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng. He said the project that covers the roads around the commercial centre will take about more than two months to be completed. “The building