11 speed bumps? Sleep-deprived man says he’s sorry
BESUT: A man who illegally installed 11 asphalt speed bumps on the street next to his house in Kampung Padang Luas, Jertih here, on Monday have apologised for his action. Nor Muhamad Roslam Harun, 40, admitted his mistakes of building so many speed bumps for a distance of less than 40 metres and creating an unnecessary hassle for other […]
MetMalaysia refutes claim of Malaysia experiencing cold weather like in London in February
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia) has denied claims that the cold weather, like in London, will hit Malaysia in February. METMalaysia in a statement today said that such claims, which have been viralled on social media and the WhatsApp application, were false information that had been spread in 2016 and were re-posted. It […]
Stop posting Triso tragedy related footage
KUCHING: The public has been advised not to post around images or videos on social media of the accident that claimed the lives of nine individuals when a four-wheel drive (4WD) they were in fell into the Batang Lupar from Triso ferry ramp on New Year’s Day. Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus, in making this […]
Do not share photos, videos of incident on social media
KUCHING: The public is reminded not to share photos or videos of the incident, where a four-wheel-drive vehicle plunged into Batang Lupar from the Triso ferry ramp in Sri Aman on Friday (Jan 1) that claimed the lives of nine people, on social media. Sarawak Infrastructure and Ports Development Assistant Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi in […]
Social media: Don’t be trapped in rigid mindset
KUALA LUMPUR: The public have been urged to free themselves from their rigid mindset of believing in unverified information on social media. Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) chief regulatory officer Zulkarnain Mohd Yasin said netizens tend to believe information regarding certain issues on social media more than official statements. “Negative things can be avoided depending […]
Maulidur Rasul greetings for Fatimah
OYA: Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Chilhood Development Minister received a rare Maulidur Rasul greeting from the head of Sarawak Roman Catholic Church last Thursday. Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said Archbisop Simon Poh was among the non-Muslims who sent greetings through social media to her and her family in conjunction with the Maulidur Rasul […]
Members urged to be more active on social media
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) members have been urged to be more active on social media so that they are ‘ready to fight’. Its senior vice president Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said this is because social media has become the main platform in the dissemination of information and propaganda where it can influence the […]
Civil action can be filed against parody accounts
KUALA LUMPUR: Agencies or individuals affected by parody or fake accounts can take civil action against the account holders, said Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) chairman Dr Fadhlullah Suhaimi Abdul Malek. He said it is the right of the individuals or agencies concerned to take legal action and there are also other laws in […]
Beware of fake news
TATAU: Beware of fake news circulating on social media, warned Native Laws and Customs Assistant Minister Datuk John Sikie Tayai. He advised the people that there are irresponsible parties who are trying to smear the image of the government and its elected representatives. “Do not believe the slander in social media which was intentionally directed […]
Behind the glitz and glamour
social media influencer Kelly Ng Yen Fang often reminds her followers to be kind and courageous. While the attention given as an influencer can give her a sense of honour, Kelly conceded that at times it can be strenuous. Keeping up with the trends to stay relevant Starting her journey as a social media influencer […]