Over RM7k raised for body
KUCHING: The Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS) was the recipient of a recent live charity auction on social media that raised RM7,155 to fund its efforts in supporting children with cancer in Sarawak. The auction was organised by Steven Au, a local businessman. It was co-hosted by regionally renowned Kuching-born singer-songwriter Priscilla Abby Chai and […]
Man admits insulting police on Facebook
KUALA LUMPUR: An unemployed man pleaded guilty in the Sessions Court here yesterday to improper use of network facilities by making and initiating the transmission of offensive communication that insulted the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM). Mohammad Shahrizal Md Shah Rudin, 30, made the plea after the charge was read out to him before Judge M. […]
Youtubers are not artistes: Awie
KUCHING: A person who only appears once in a youtube video performing a song cannot be considered as an artiste. This was the opinion of Malaysia’s iconic rock legend Datuk Ahmad Azhar Othman who is popularly known as Datuk Awie on social media platform “celebrities”. The 51-year-old lead vocal of rock band Wings sat down […]
Community pantry initiative goes viral
KUCHING: While Hari Raya celebrations have been muted this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the movement control order (MCO), Malaysian kindness has made a difference to those struggling with basic necessities through the #AyamBersamaMu community pantry initiative in 13 communities. In Kuching, Pusat Jagaan Nur Murni has partnered with Ayam Brand to manage […]
Mini film fest sets for second webinar
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Mini Film Festival (MFF), organised by the Cinematography Programme under the Faculty of Applied and Creative Arts, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) is set for its second webinar featuring regional film festival directors and programmers to discuss the topic ‘Regional Film Festivals Go Online: Are We Ready?’ at 8.30pm on Tuesday (June 30) — […]
Water supply for all by 2025
KUCHING: The Sarawak government will step up efforts to provide water supply to all parts of the state by 2025. This was to ensure the rural populace will also be able to enjoy clean and reliable water supply in their respective areas, said Utilities Assistant Minister (Water Supply) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman. As such, despite […]
Copper cookware cooking tutorials a hit among netizens
DUNGUN: A senior lecturer here never thought videos of his cooking using copper cookware uploaded on social media platform could capture the attention of many and attract more followers. Arma Mohd Faizal Abu Bakar’s initial intention was to use the cooking tutorials as one of the teaching and learning (PDP) methods during the movement control […]
Technician loses RM22,750 in bogus iPhone11 deal
KUANTAN: A technician lost RM22,750 after he was duped into ‘buying’ an iPhone 11 advertised on Instagram last week. Pahang Commercial Crime Investigation Department Supt Mohd Wazir Mohd Yusof said the male victim, 22, wanted to buy the smartphone offered at RM1,350 on Instagram on Thursday. “The victim claimed he had been dealing with an […]
Student transfers RM86,270 from mother’s account into bogus scheme
KUANTAN: Excited about joining a gold investment scheme, a student transferred RM86,270 from her mother’s bank account, not realising that she had been scammed by someone she only met on the social media. Pahang Commercial Crime Investigation Department head Supt Mohd Wazir Mohd Yusof said the 23-year-old victim claimed she met the male suspect on the […]
Social media food trends: MCO’s stress relief
With the MCO loosened and relaxed, there are still certain groups of people continuing their MCO lifestyle — spending time baking masterpieces in their kitchens. In recent weeks, Facebook has been crowded with the sharing of these three recipes — basque burnt cheesecake, mochi and doughnut. Three trending recipes for you to try at home […]