Author: News Desk

Boosting financing for Malaysian SMEs

KUCHING: Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) now have a new avenue to unlock working capital and improve cash flow, thanks to the strategic partnership between Funding Societies, Southeast Asia’s largest SME digital finance platform, and TASConnect (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd. Through the collaboration, Funding Societies’ statement said that SMEs on

SDEC teams up for Kota Petra Green Technology Park

KUCHING: Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) has announced a strategic partnership with Pelaburan Hartanah Berhad (PHB), Zecon Berhad (ZECON), and Global Network Inc (GNI) to develop and invest in the landmark Kota Petra Green Technology Park (KPGTP). The collaboration was formalised at the Signing and Exchange Ceremony of the Strategic

TXT shatters Billboard record for most No.1 albums

SOUTH Korean boy band, TXT has just set a new record on the Billboard charts and has broken the records for most No.1 albums of any K-Pop artist on Top Album Sales Chart. Billboard announced on November 17 local time that TXT’s new mini album “The Star Chapter: SANCTUARY” had

Debat Diraja IPT C’ship: Intellectual platform for shaping future leaders

KOTA SAMARAHAN: University Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) hosted the Debat Diraja Championship 2024 among institutions of higher learning (IPT) to cultivate a new generation of competent and intellectually sharp young leaders. The grand finale at Arena Gemilang, DeTAR PUTRA, UNIMAS, was officiated by Minister of Higher Education Datuk Seri Dr Zambry

Campaign to raise public awareness about dangers of rats to public health

SIMUNJAN: The rodent infestation control campaign is aimed at educating the public on preventive measures for rodent breeding and the importance of maintaining cleanliness in the surrounding areas. Simunjan District Council (MDS) secretary Oldrige Ripat Eric said rodents not only damage property but also carry serious diseases such as leptospirosis

Shuib to sue TikTok user for making false claim

COMEDIAN Shuib is set to take legal action against a netizen for making false allegations about his beverage company, Bubblebee Sdn Bhd. The 40-year-old entrepreneur revealed that the baseless accusations that the individual made on social media platform TikTok have caused his company to incur losses amounting to millions of

Diana Danielle ready to accept court decision on divorce

ACTRESS Diana Danielle is ready to accept any outcome regarding her divorce proceedings with husband Farid Kamil, which is set to be held at the Federal Territories Syariah Lower Court on Wednesday. Diana, 33, also expressed hope for a positive resolution for both parties. “I don’t have any new updates

DBKU wraps up successful Criterium and Road Race

KUCHING: The Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) wrapped up a successful weekend of cycling action with the DBKU Criterium 3.0 and DBKU Road Race 2.0, held on November 16-17 in Kuching. In a press statement by DBKU today (Nov 18), they stated the back-to-back events attracted top cyclists from across

Over 4,600 recipients of  welfare assistance in Betong

DEBAK: A total of 4,686 residents in Betong have benefited from the Social Welfare Assistance (BKS) programme, involving an expenditure of RM1,831,650. Deputy Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Well-being Development, Datuk Mohammad Razi Sitam said the number of recipients was recorded as of October this year. “A total of