Wednesday, 30 July 2025

Wai FM: Keeping tradition alive through the airwaves

In the past, radio was not a form of entertainment as it is today. Instead, it served as a means of communication — relaying information about natural disasters, messages between villages, and other important updates. First produced in the early 20th century, the radio quickly became a vital tool that many depended on. This was […]

Israel vs Nepal badminton match aired unintentionally: RTM

KUALA LUMPUR: A men’s singles badminton match involving shuttlers from Israel and Nepal was inadvertently broadcast for less than five minutes on RTMKlik’s Olympic Channel 4 on Wednesday night. Broadcasting Department director-general Datuk Suhaimi Sulaiman, in a statement late tonight, however, said that Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) promptly switched the live coverage to a handball […]

Julaihi explains the objectives of CSR programmes

SEBUYAU: Corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes bring corporate organisations closer to the community, said Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi. He said they go beyond the usual activities of a corporate organisation and involve efforts such as communal activities. The Sebuyau assemblyman, who was present during the ‘Siney Siney’ PETROS programme in Sebangan, hoped that […]

Three-day Jelajah Ramadan RTM ends

SIBU: The three-day Jelajah Ramadan Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) Sarawak wrapped up here Sunday (March 24). According to Sarawak RTM Director Wan Azhan Wan Hamat, the programme which started on March 21 was its 12th edition. “However, this year we organised it differently from the previous year; we assembled all the radio announcers, reporters, and […]

Sovereign Wealth Fund to benefit future generations

TEBEDU: The establishment of Sarawak’s Sovereign Wealth Fund will bring many benefits especially for future generations. According to a news report by Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), Tebedu assemblyman Dr Simon Sinang Bada said the funds would definitely be kept for the future of the younger generation as well as to be used for the […]

Stable govt crucial to stave off economic crisis

KUCHING: Malaysia needs a stable and strong government in order to face the possible risks of global recession and financial crises in the coming years. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg pointed out that in the last four years, Malaysia saw three prime ministers helming the nation and there were too many […]

Call to include MA63, IGC Report in education syllabus

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has called on higher educational institutions in Malaysia to include subjects related to the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and Inter-Governmental Committee (IGC) Report in their syllabus. He said this would enable the younger generation especially those who are furthering their studies in law to understand […]