Tuesday, 9 December 2025

Author: Colinna Radang

Journalists must embrace AI, continuous learning to stay relevant

MIRI: Journalists must be prepared to continuously learn and adapt to change, especially as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly influential in newsroom operations. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the field of journalism today goes beyond writing and photography, requiring practitioners to understand and apply emerging technologies like

Initiative to drive social innovation

MIRI: The Ruang Daya Cipta (RDC) Miri is set to become a catalyst for grassroots-level social innovation and inclusive technology development, strengthening the local science and technology ecosystem. Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti) Datuk Mohammad Yusof Apdal, said the establishment of the RDC reflects his ministry’s commitment

Miri marks 20th anniversary with car-free day

MIRI: More than 500 people took to the streets here this morning to mark the city’s 20th anniversary with a Car-Free Day event aimed at promoting sustainability and healthy living. The initiative, organised by Miri City Council (MCC), introduced a new five-kilometre car-free route stretching from Jalan Bandaraya to Jalan

Behavioural Insights among ways to boost productivity

KUCHING: The Malaysian Productivity Corporation (MPC) has pledged to continue working with relevant stakeholders to improve organisational productivity in Sarawak. Sarawak MPC director Nor Hafizah Mohd Arop said it would adopt a number of approaches including Behavioural Insights (BI). “The BI approach is employed as one of the instruments in

Confidence and diligence factors for success

KUCHING: People must be confident and diligent in doing what they pursue in order to achieve success, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. The Minister for International Trade and Investment said these are among the key factors that can determine an individual’s success. “Regardless of what field

Aspiring to be an inspiration

KUCHING: Daring to challenge herself to perform on the Miss Universe Malaysia stage, Joann Tiong Hau Ping admits she wants to be an inspiration to the younger generation. The 21-year-old lass said being a student was not an obstacle for her to achieve her dream of being one of Miss

Batik cake passion now thriving business

Sulastri Jeffry looks no further than her kitchen for ways to turn her batik cake making skills into a thriving business. Sulastri Jeffry, 30, began a small business during the month of Ramadan this year and has been able to sustain it to this day. According to her, she began

Chocolate lovers love her cakes and biscuits

KUCHING: If you love chocolates, you will like the cakes and biscuits that Norsurianie Suwel, 31, makes for sale. Among the cakes and biscuits, she produces are rainbow cat tongue biscuits, kuih sepit berinti, chocolate brownies, chocojar, Nutella pods, chocolate biscuits, cheesecakes and Cadbury tarts.    “Usually, I use three

From selling burgers to ceramic beads

KUCHING: Switching from her bread and butter, a food entrepreneur is now selling ceramic beads accessories to generate income. Zurenawatte Zaidil, who had previously been selling burgers at the Kuching Waterfront since 1997, decided to sell ceramic beads accessories after she attended a course organised by Sirim some time ago.

Unique aroma of Pes Ayam Kuzy Gula Apong

KUCHING: Aiming to showcase authentic products from Sarawak, a businesswoman has come up with a new product, Pes Ayam Kuzy Gula Apong. According to Hamisah Dollah, the paste is not only for cooking Ayam Gula Apong but can also be used as a marinade for various dishes. Hamisah, who is