KUCHING: The use of BNPL (Buy Now, Pay Later) schemes among young people carries both advantages and disadvantages. Economic analyst Dr Abu Sofian Yaacob said BNPL became popular after movement control order (MCO) because a lot of businesses were affected and in order to push sales, they introduced this scheme.
KUCHING: Differences are not barriers but bridges that connect people and the society. In stating this, Batu Kitang assemblyman Datuk Lo Khere Chiang said that these differences challenge people to listen, learn and grow together while embracing diversity empowers society to cultivate mutual respect and understanding. “These are the ultimate foundations of lasting
KUCHING: Indonesian artiste Rizky Febian wanted to make a good impression in his debut outing at the Kuching Jazz Festival and he did not disappoint when he took to the stage on Saturday. The singer thrilled the audience with several tracks including Makna Cinta, Cuek, Hingga Tua Bersama, ultimately concluding
KUCHING: Normah Medical Specialist Centre (NMSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing personalised patient care through refined approaches. During the 16th Normah Annual Nursing Conference 2024, NMSC nursing director Nadzrah Basri said the effort would serve to provide care that is not only effective but also tailored to meet the
KUCHING: Sarawak’s para swimmers have secured a remarkable 41 medals over four days during the 21st Para Malaysia Games (SUKMA). The state’s athletes, led by Fraidden Dawan, Rusdianto Rusmadi, Galang Jabai, and Mully Andriano, claimed 17 gold, 13 silver, and 11 bronze medals. Assistant Chef de Mission (ACDM) Datuk Amar
KUCHING: Rusdianto Rusmadi broke another para SUKMA record at the first para swimming event on his third day of competing in 21st Para Malaysia Games (SUKMA). The athlete established a new event record in the men’s 200m individual medley (SM7/SM8), finishing with a time of 2 minutes and 49.02 seconds,
KUCHING: Fraidden Dawan yet again secured himself another gold medal in the swimming competition at the 21st Para Malaysia Games (SUKMA) on Wednesday. The 38-year-old para athlete has continued his impressive performance by outpacing his competitors in the men’s 50m freestyle (S10) with a time of 31.00 seconds. He beats
KUCHING: Head coach Razmi Amit has praised the state para archery team for their resilience in reaching the quarterfinals and expressed hope that tomorrow’s individual event will yield medals, especially from standout performer Nur Ezzatul Farishah Busrah. Although the para archery team had to accept the outcome after failing to
KUCHING: Records fell on the second day (Sept 24) of the 2024 Para Malaysia Games (Sukma) as swimmers Mohd Adib Iqbal Abdullah and Rusdianto Rusmadi shattered long-standing para Sukma records, contributing to Sarawak’s growing medal haul. Mohd Adib, a 25-year-old national elite athlete from Asajaya in Samarahan Division, set a
KUCHING: Galang Jabai’s golden moment at the 21st Para Malaysia Games (Sukma) was highlighted by his record-breaking swim in the 50m freestyle S7, where he clocked 34.59 seconds, surpassing the previous national record. His victory represents the culmination of an incredible journey. Galang not only secured the gold medal but
