Of short cuts and the emperor’s new clothes
Living in an age of advertisement, we are perpetually disillusioned. The perfect life is spread before us every day, but it changes and withers at a touch. – J. B. Priestley, English novelist Everyone is familiar with the story of ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’, a fairy tale that must have been read by myriads of […]
Abang Johari’s “sik berasa” phrase making rounds on social media
KUCHING: Two Sarawak Malay phrases have been making the rounds on social media over the past month or so following their regular use by Sarawak premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg at events he attends. One of the phrases is “sik berasa”, which loosely translates into English as “didn’t feel it”, while the […]
Developing self-esteem of youth
KUCHING: Pergerakan Puteri Islam Malaysia (PPIM) plays an important role in maintaining the personality and identity of its young members. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali pointed out that the challenges faced by today’s youth were quite complex especially with the involvement of social […]
Parents should always be aware, keep themselves informed
By Dr Nazeli Hamzah It’s no big secret that teens use their smartphones to remain connected. Through use of social media, texting, and videos, most teens are comfortable using technology to make plans, establish friendships, and engage in romantic relationships. The trend of teen sexting has become a growing problem in the digital age, following […]
Has the definition of justice been changed
There is no denying there are emotions attached to this case, but justice needs to be upheld. Truth and facts cannot be ignored. The tragic incident happened on the road after 3am. Roads are for cars, not ‘basikal lajak’. Especially not for minors on their own. – Muhammad Affin, initiator of ‘Justice for Sam Ke […]
Crocodiles in the news again
To sit back hoping that someday, some way, someone will make things right is to go on feeding crocodile, hoping he will eat you last — but eat you he will. — Ronald Reagan, 40th US President (1911-2004) Sarawak is famous not only for its hornbills, orang utans but many other things including saltwater crocodiles […]
Villagers learn English for social media
BETONG: Sixty youth and women from Beting Maro attended an English Language Workshop for Social Media in a Jom Berambeh programme,‘The Journey’ at Kampung Beladin and Semarang on Friday (Feb 4). The participants comprised 20 residents each from three fishing villages of Kampung Semarang, Sepinang, and Beladin. The workshop was organised by Universiti Teknologi Mara […]
Be social media savvy to woo voters
KUCHING: Social media is expected to play an even bigger role in communicating political messages in the run-up to the 12th state election. A growing penchant for all things digital has now put traditional media in the shade, and political analyst Dr Ammar Redza Ahmad Rizal wants all contending parties to make full use of […]
Malaysia counts 28 million social media users
KUALA LUMPUR: There are approximately 28 million users of social media in Malaysia as of January 2021, according to Communications and Multimedia Ministry (KKMM) secretary-general Datuk Seri Mohammad Mentek. He said the figures showed that Malaysians were among the most active in social media. In fact, he said the number had increased by two million or […]
Outbound flight fares from Mukah remain
MUKAH: Airfares from Mukah to outside destinations in Sarawak will remain at the current rate. It was previously announced that the new rate is effective from Aug 1 until 15 only. Local travel agent Mukah Travel Sdn Bhd (MTSB) staff Rosdi Basir confirmed that there was no change in the current ticket price. “The current […]