Wednesday, 13 August 2025

Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

HLB wins top award, thanks to SME initiatives

KUCHING: Hong Leong Bank (HLB) secured the ‘Best SME Bank in Malaysia’ title at the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2024. HLB chief executive officer and Group Managing Director Kevin Lam expressed that winning the title is a tremendous honour for the bank as it reinforces the dedication of its

Put Taiwan on your bucket list!

Underrated Taiwan is actually a hidden gem that blends modernity with tradition and nature with urban landscapes. From its buzzing cities to serene countryside, Taiwan offers countless experiences that cater to every traveller’s preference and will leave you awestruck. Dream destination for travel enthusiasts Underrated Taiwan is actually a hidden

Put dream destination Taiwan in your bucket list

UNDERRATED Taiwan is actually a hidden gem which blends modernity with tradition, nature with urban landscapes. From its buzzing cities to serene countryside, Taiwan offers countless experiences that cater to every traveller’s preference and will leave you awestruck. To explore the amazing places that the country has to offer, Taiwan

Taiwan makes significant strides in becoming Muslim-friendly destination

DESPITE having a predominantly non-Muslim population, Taiwan has made significant strides in becoming a Muslim-friendly destination. This transformation is evident in its increasing number of halal-certified establishments, and a growing awareness of Muslim needs among locals. One of the most remarkable aspects of Taiwan’s efforts is its diverse halal culinary

Maybank invests in fintech company Funding Societies

KUCHING: Maybank has announced a strategic investment in Funding Societies – the largest unified digital finance platform for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Southeast Asia. With the investment, the bank stated that it will explore collaborative synergies with Funding Societies to promote inclusivity and bridge funding gaps within

Placing Sarawak on global map as SEA Games co-host

FINAL PART OF THREE SERIES AS Malaysia has agreed to accept the offer from the Southeast Asian Games Federation (SEAGF) to host 2027 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim gave a nod to designate Sarawak as a co-host of the regional sporting event. This has made

Sarawak shooters secure silver and bronze

KUCHING: The Sarawak shooting team won two medals at the 21st Malaysia Games (Sukma). On the third day of the shooting event, Siti Nur Anniesa Mohd Danial Fikri, Leticia Chai Jia Yi, and Nur Izzaty Abdul Razi secured a silver medal in the women’s 10m air pistol team category, defeating

No truth to social media claim on sick projects

BETONG: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas has rubbished a recent social media claim that there are still 340 sick and 40 critically sick projects in the state. “We have done much to drastically reduce the number now to just two or three,” he said to the media after

Mohd Haziq ready for next games despite loss

KUCHING: Missing the chance to stand on the podium for Sarawak in the men’s 10m air rifle does not disrupt Mohd Haziq Fadhil’s focus for his next two games. According to the 20-year-old from Limbang, he had high hopes to win a medal in the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) for

Wushu: Gold No. 3 for Ngu 

KUCHING: Stephanie Ngu Chai Ern ended her Malaysia Games (SUKMA) career in style by winning another gold for Sarawak.  Scoring 9.606 in the women’s qiangshu, she outshone her opponents, leaving Federal Territory and Pulau Pinang contented with the silver and bronze respectively. According to her coach, Lau Hui Wei, her