Friday, 9 January 2026

Author: News Desk

Cyber Scams Be on a lookout for Olympics-themed fraud this year

MAJOR name in antivirus solutions McAfee is warning consumers about the major trends in cybercrime on the horizon for 2024. Between deepfakes and Olympic-related scams, we’ll all need to keep our eyes peeled — and our wits about us. Deepfakes and elections 2024 will see Europeans vote to elect their

Alif Satar suffers minor injuries in road accident

SINGER and actor Alif Satar was involved in a road accident while on his way home from Friday prayers in Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur. The 33-year-old was riding a scooter on his way to his parents’ house when he was hit by a car. Members of the public who witnessed

Miri Hospital Blood Bank aims 10,000 pints donation in 2024

MIRI: Miri Hospital Blood Bank will continue to set a target of 10,000 pints of blood to be collected this year. Miri Hospital deputy director (Medicine) Dr Francis Heng said a total of 9,682 pints have been collected in 2023. He said there are up to 14,000 active donors currently

Sarawak eligible for redelineation exercise

KUCHING: The Election Commission (EC) has confirmed Sarawak’s eligibility for a redelineation exercise, citing the last one in 2015.  FMT in a news report said EC Chairman Abdul Ghani Salleh asserted that such exercises occur every eight years or if state assembly composition and numbers change.  Speculation arose amid claims

Striving to face challenges with optimism

KUCHING: The Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri expresses determination to continue working alongside the people in advancing the country. She is also optimistic about building a brighter future for the coming generations. “As the end of the year 2023 is approaching, I would like

RECODA attracts more global, local investors

KUCHING: The Regional Corridor Development Authority (RECODA) has witnessed increased activity from both domestic and international labor and investments within the region. RECODA chief executive officer (CEO) Datuk Ismawi Ismuni emphasised the authority’s broad commitment. “RECODA’s efforts go beyond just facilitating local community mobility. We are also committed to helping

Schools receive RM128,000 each from UNIFOR

SERIAN: Two mission schools in the Bukit Semuja constituency have received financial contributions from the Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR). The beneficiaries are Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) St Patrick Tangga and SK St Henry Selabi. Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus recently presented a mock cheque for RM128,000 each to representatives of

Free tertiary education key to elevating household income, says Kota Sentosa rep

KUCHING: The Sarawak Government remains steadfast in its commitment to boost household income through strategic human capital development initiatives. Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap reiterated this initiative, citing Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s recent announcement of free tertiary education for Sarawakians in state-owned universities and higher

Vixen Studio

By Nur Sufikah Binti Abdul Razak The first self-photo studio at UNIMAS “Their style, the energy! I wanted to bring that to our crew!” … and boom, Vixen Studio was born! It’s all about mixing global trends with our local Kuching flavour. In an exclusive interview with the visionary behind