Wednesday, 21 May 2025

Author: Alverdtekoster Anyap

Law amendments mulled to protect students from AI misuse

KUCHING: The Federal Women, Family and Community Development Ministry is currently reviewing the need to amend existing laws to address the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) technology involving school students. Its Minister, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, said cases of students editing pornographic images using AI highlight the seriousness of this

Underprivileged communities celebrated at Ramah Mesra Kasih event

KUCHING: The ‘Majlis Ramah Mesra Kasih’ organised by the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development was filled with lively energy as people from all walks of life gathered at Wisma SABATI today. The gathering was held not only in conjunction with the Hari Raya celebration but also aimed to

Autism diagnoses surge in Malaysia

KUCHING: As of September 2024, nearly 64,000 children have been diagnosed with autism, marking an 815 per cent increase from 6,991 cases in 2013. This shows that Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnoses have seen a significant rise in Malaysia over recent years. In Sarawak, the Welfare Department reports that out

Misunderstood spectrum, ignored empathy depth

Part 2 of 3 KUCHING: In the eyes of society, people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are often misunderstood for their perceived lack of empathy and social skills, ignoring the broader spectrum. In some cultures, ASD is still heavily stigmatised, which has led to a lack of diagnosis and support

Understanding autism spectrum disorder

KUCHING:  Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental condition that affects how individuals interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. People with ASD often face challenges with social communication and interaction. They may also engage in restricted, repetitive behaviours, interests, or activities. Additionally, they may experience hypersensitivity to

You can carry power bank on a flight

KUCHING: Passengers travelling with Malaysia Airlines, Firefly and MASwings can now carry power banks with them at all times. Malaysia Airlines has updated its guidelines to allow passengers to carry power banks on board effective April 1. According to the new guidelines, passengers must carry the power banks with them

St Ann’s Parish Centre, a hub to serve the wider local community

KOTA PADAWAN: The newly completed St Ann’s Parish Centre now serves as a hub for youth and the community to gather, learn, build character, and contribute to society. Located within St Ann’s Church here, the parish centre was officially opened by Roman Catholic Archbishop of Kuching, Datuk Simon Poh, in

BCCK offers diverse delights for ‘sungkei’

KUCHING: As the holy month of Ramadan begins, the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) here is hosting “Juh Sungkei di BCCK”, offering a variety of delicious dishes for diners. The event runs from March 2 to 28, with reservations open for those who wish to break their fast at BCCK.

Rising prices impact sales of popular ikan terubok masin in Kuching

KUCHING: Gone are the days when the famous ikan terubok masin was an affordable staple at the fish market, easily bought by locals and tourists alike to take home and enjoy. Nowadays, the fish can be found all over the Kuching and other places across Sarawak. Even in the Peninsular,