Stocking up in uncertain times: Between preparedness and panic
Sarah Hafizah Chandra
3 April 2026
5 April 2026
KUCHING: A bushfire along Jalan Sultan Tengah, near the Sumber Alam building in Petra Jaya,
KUCHING: Companies from Peninsular Malaysia in healthcare, urban development, semiconductors and related industries are exploring
KUCHING: Sarawak has launched the nation’s first palm-recognition technology, an AI-driven, contactless identity verification system
SERIAN: The Ministry of Defence has committed RM30 million in 2026 to upgrade facilities and
KUCHING: The Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) has been urged to review its plans for
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The federal government must maintain diesel subsidies in Sarawak to avoid penalising rural
KUCHING: A bushfire along Jalan Sultan Tengah, near the Sumber Alam building in Petra Jaya,
KUALA LUMPUR: Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) has launched its ‘Sia Sitok Sarawak 2026’ campaign at
KUCHING: Sarawak has launched the nation’s first palm-recognition technology, an AI-driven, contactless identity verification system
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Strong SPM results in Kota Samarahan this year reflect improving education standards in
SERIAN: The Ministry of Defence has committed RM30 million in 2026 to upgrade facilities and
SARIBAS: Approximately 200 residents attended the Kampung Serembang Aidilfitri gathering on Friday, highlighting the celebration’s
KUALA LUMPUR: The late Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik played a defining role in strengthening
IPOH, Perak: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has indicated that there will be no
KUALA LUMPUR: Former MCA president and transport minister Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik has passed
PUTRAJAYA: The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) stressed that it will not compromise with
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) is currently studying appropriate measures to assist
PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry (MoH) is reviewing the licensing and regulatory processes under the Private
KUALA LUMPUR: A strong 6.0‑magnitude earthquake struck the northern Maluku Sea in Indonesia at 9.35
KOTA BHARU: A fire at Kampung Chabang Tiga, Kedai Buloh, here last night affected eight
KUCHING: Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak (YPS) will deploy its Sape Ambassadors to several of the state’s
KUCHING: Quiet reflection, prayer, and remembrance mark Good Friday for many Christians, as they pause
KUCHING: The federal government’s move to implement a work-from-home (WFH) policy starting April 15 has
CANBERRA: Exposure to extreme heat is increasing the risk of babies being born underweight, according
KUCHING: Growing demand for condominium living and short-term rental investments is shaping how consumers shop
KUCHING: Companies from Peninsular Malaysia in healthcare, urban development, semiconductors and related industries are exploring
KUCHING: Mutiara Mortgage & Credit Sdn Bhd (MUTIARA) has approved 2,480 home financing applications worth
KUALA LUMPUR: The foreign exchange market is expected to remain cautious next week, with the
KUALA LUMPUR: Trading on Bursa Malaysia is expected to remain cautious and range-bound next week, as the
KUALA LUMPUR: IJM Corporation Bhd said any discussions Sunway Bhd may have had with shareholders before
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit rebounded to the 4.02 level against the US dollar at the
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is in an extremely advantageous position as one of the world’s top
KUCHING: Kuching City FC head coach, Aidil Sharin Sahak, has urged his side to embrace
KUCHING: The Swinburne Indoor Open 2026 is proving to be a testing ground for regional
KUCHING: A newly assembled Miri-based frisbee team made its first appearance at the Swinburne Indoor
KUCHING: Sarawak bowling revs up its Malaysia Games (SUKMA) XXII preparations with a data-driven, competition-heavy
GEORGE TOWN, Penang: Penang FC are ready to give it a right go and end their
ROME, Italy: Gabriele Gravina has resigned as president of Italy’s football federation FIGC in the
PARIS, France: French Customs officers found more than 1.1 tonnes of cocaine – worth millions
BEIRUT: The United States (US) has issued a warning to its citizens in Lebanon about
TOKYO: A man turned himself in at a police station in Tokyo on Friday, claiming
WASHINGTON, United States (US): US President, Donald Trump, plans a major increase in military spending,
FLORENCE, Italy: Treasured exhibits at Florence’s world-famous Uffizi Gallery have reportedly been moved to safety
KUALA LUMPUR: About 40 countries are discussing joint action to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and stop
