KUCHING: The Sarawak Heart Centre (PJS) in Kota Samarahan has been recognised as one of the top 100 best specialised hospitals in the Asia Pacific region, specifically for its expertise in cardiology. Newsweek, an American weekly news magazine, collaborated with Statista, a German online platform specialised in data gathering and
SOME 10 million internet users have already signed up to Threads, the Meta Group’s new social network. The platform, which aims to compete with Twitter, was rolled out overnight in 100 countries, although it is still unavailable in the European Union. So can Threads really compete with Twitter and its
CELEBRITY couple, singer Shila Amzah and social media influencer fiancé Ubai, admitted that they have been facing lots of challenges since the two announced their engagement. The “Patah Seribu” singer recently revealed to the entertainment show “Melodi” that while there is the usual backlash, there were even some who wished
THE excitement surrounding ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence tools is causing concern in the academic world. Many American and Australian institutions have already banned their use, associating it with cheating. Their British counterparts, meanwhile, have opted for a more nuanced approach. On July 4, the 24 higher education institutions in
KUCHING: The Sarawak Democratic Action Party (DAP) has urged Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to set up a dedicated support system that includes counselling and mental health assistance to aid scam victims. This is in addition to the existing National Scam Response Centre (997) led by Bank Negara Malaysia. “I strongly
The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has reminded the public to exercise caution when sharing information that is not verified for its authenticity. This came in response to a news report regarding a proposal to introduce monthly withdrawal options for EPF members. “Verify before you share. Obtain accurate information only through
BY ALEXANDRA LORNA and NATASHA JEE KUCHING: Sarawak is open to cooperation and knowledge sharing with other countries, including Japan and China, on the seed production industry. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak has shown an open policy towards technological progress and is actively involved
KUCHING: Sarawak which is observing its 60th year of independence from the colonial powers owes its success since then to forward thinking leaders. Independence fighter Datuk Seri Bo’ Tajang Laing who served in the State Cabinet from 1963-1970 said these leaders have played a crucial role in guiding and steering
BY NATASHA JEE and ALEXANDRA LORNA KUCHING: Sarawak is looking at adopting an Information Technology (IT) -based system to ease the process of recruiting foreign workers in the state. With an IT system in place it is confident of reducing the now tedious process which can take up to even
BY ALEXANDRA LORNA and NATASHA JEE KUCHING: Sarawak’s economic development must be robust to attract highly-trained Sarawakians to return and work in the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state government is therefore focused on enhancing the state’s economic growth. “When our economy reaches