KUCHING: Despite global economic uncertainty, geopolitical conflicts and disruptions in food supply chains, all states in Malaysia demonstrated promising economic performance in 2022, according to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report released by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) on Tuesday (June 27). The report revealed positive growth across all
AUCKLAND: Muslims have been advised to adapt to challenges posed by the new economy and technological developments. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Muslims living in communities where they are the minority must upgrade their economic status in order to build a strong and well-respected society.
BESIDES her originally planned three nights (March 2 to 4) for the Singapore leg of The Eras Tour, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has added three more nights and will now be performing at the National Stadium in Singapore from March 7 to 9 as well. The concert’s organiser AEG Presents Asia
KUCHING: Residents of Kapit can expect relief from the ongoing water supply disruption as authorities work to restore normalcy. The Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) has announced that the disruption, which affected areas along Jalan Bleteh and Bukit Goram, will be resolved by the end of today (Jun 27).
The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning for thunderstorms and heavy rainfall expected to occur in several areas of Sarawak until 12 noon today (Jun 27). The affected areas in Sarawak include Sri Aman, Betong, Saratok, Sarikei, Pakan, Julau, Meradong, Sibu, and Kanowit. The thunderstorm warning is a
GENEVA: The number of global drug users has increased by nearly a quarter in the past decade, according to a report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The UNODC office in Vienna expressed concern in its report released on Sunday (Jun 25) over the spread of
EVERY year, the Swiss asset manager Julius Baer publishes its traditional ranking of the global cities with the highest cost of living. Rising prices are seeing certain metropolises rising up the ranking, particularly those in Asia. Singapore has become the world’s most expensive city for the first time, ahead of
SERIAN: Parents should collaborate with the Parent- Teacher Association (PTA) to ensure that their children received proper education, said Deputy Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Martin Ben. According to him, the movement of students in the school should be monitored closely to prevent truancy issues. Martin, who
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Ang Lai Soon is appealing to the unity government to make cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training compulsory in all institutions of learning nationwide. The Chair and Commander of St John Ambulance Sarawak (SJAS) said he has been advocating this lifesaving procedure for three decades. “I hope the federal
KUCHING: The Sarawak Skateboarding Association (SSA) received praise from the Sarawak Sports Corporation (SSC) for the successful holding of the Sarawak Skateboarding Championship 2023. According to Awang Putrayusri, CEO of Sarawak Sport Corporation, represented by officer Ikmal Afandi, the event not only commemorates Sarawak’s 60th independence anniversary but also celebrates