Wednesday, 15 April 2026

Author: News Desk

Customer satisfaction survey by the Finance Ministry

The Finance Ministry, through its Corporate Communications Unit (CCU), is conducting the Customer Satisfaction Survey for Phase One of 2023. The survey aims to assess the level of service delivery by the ministry to further enhance the quality of existing services. The public is invited to participate in providing feedback

Office small talk an art to be mastered

SOME hate office small talk, while others see it as par for the course, but conversations between colleagues are an essential part of office life, even if some people have got out of the habit with the rise of home working. This can make the art of workplace chat all

Moderate earthquake near Myanmar’s south coast

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has reported a moderate earthquake near the south coast of Myanmar that occurred at 9.40am, today (Jun 19). Measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres, specifically at coordinates 15.3 degrees north and 96.3 degrees east. It was

Aedy Asyraf want to play KJ in a movie

IF there is one real-life role model that actor Aedy Ashraf hopes to portray in a movie, it would be former Malaysian Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. The actor shared as much in an interview with a media outlet recently, saying that he has always been a fan of the now

Kampung Bobak Sejinjang receives RM200k in rural funding

BAU: A funding of RM200,000 has been approved under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) for the implementation of several projects in Kampung Bobak Sejinjang. State Deputy Minister of Transport Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said the projects involved would be carried out next year. “Out of the total amount, RM10,000 will

Anti-drugs agency organises training programme

KUCHING: More than 30 individuals took part in a Drug Free Community Programme called Training-of-Trainer (TOT) organised by the National Anti-drugs Agency Malaysia (AADK) in collaboration with the Batu Kitang Service Centre. According to a statement released yesterday, the programme involved participation from village heads, neighbourhood leaders (KRT), and community

Fatherhood: A journey of love and learning

BY ABIDGAIL MERTA GANGGANG KUCHING: “Being a father means being there, even when it’s tough, even when you don’t have all the answers. It means loving unconditionally, sacrificing without hesitation, and always finding the strength to protect those who matter most.” This heartfelt quote from the movie “Iron Man” encapsulates

Village committee preserves customs and culture

TEBEDU: The Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) are playing a crucial role in safeguarding the customs and culture of local communities. Tebedu assemblyman, Dr Simon Sinang Bada, praised the JKKK of Kampung Krusen Kranji for their dedicated efforts in preserving the traditions of the Bidayuh community, despite facing challenges.

Exciting development projects set to transform Kuala Rajang

SARIKEI: Several important projects are in the pipeline for the Parit Bugis, Bukit Huang, and Muara Payang in the Kuala Rajang constituency, which expected to have a huge impact on the local community’s social and economic development. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information, and UKAS), Datuk Abdullah

Only nine DUN seats remain undecided by BN and PH

JOHOR BAHRU: As the upcoming six state elections (PRN) draw near, only nine constituencies are yet to be finalised in terms of allocation between Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN). Umno secretary-general Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said productive discussions and negotiations on seat distribution have successfully concluded at the