Author: Faruqi Jeniri

Maybank appoints Migliarina as Group Chief Technology, Digital Officer

KUCHING: Maybank has appointed Giorgio Migliarina as Group Chief Technology and Digital Officer, effective Nov 1, 2024. The 56-year-old will succeed Mohd Suhail Amar Suresh Abdullah, the current Group Chief Technology Officer, who will assume a new role as Senior Advisor, President and Group chief executive officer’s Office, effective Nov

300 Sarawak Bumi businessmen benefit from PUNB’s RM111 mln funding

KUCHING: Perbadanan Usahawan Nasional Berhad (PUNB) has disbursed RM111 million in funding since its inception in 2014 to support over 300 Bumiputera entrepreneurs in Sarawak. Its chairman Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani said the funding could be increased to further support Sarawak’s economic development. “Economic development in Sarawak is

Katiravan crosses the 100,000km mark in his quest to ride across the globe

By WAN MUHAMMAD ASLAH WAN RAZALI KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian biker Katiravan Subrayan, on an extraordinary quest to ride his motorcycle around the globe, has reached a significant milestone, clocking 100,000 kilometres while in Brazil on his journey through Latin America. It is also in Brazil that he planted his 100th

Petrosains programme reaches out to native pupils

MIRI: A total of 24 Penan, Kayan, Kenyah, Bidayuh and Iban pupils from eight primary schools took part in a three-day Petrosains Tech4All programme held at SK Long Bedian The interactive workshops were held in collaboration with IIUM Roboteam, supported by the Ministry of Education, and the State Education Department

Ministry raises awareness about impact of cybercrime, online gambling

THIRTY-THREE Community Solidarity Outreach Programme (PRSK)  sessions have been planned for this year. Deputy Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Welfare Mohamad Razi Sitam said through the Sarawak Social Development Council (MPS), his ministry has been raising awareness and advocating the impact of cybercrime, including online gambling since 2020. 

China brim with confidence to down M’sia

CHENGDU: Tenth-time champions, China are not mincing words ahead of their semi-final clash against Malaysia today in the Thomas Cup 2024, here. While acknowledging the fact that Malaysia is a strong team, China’s second men’s doubles shuttler, Ren Xiang Yu said they exude confidence and are banking on the strong

Collision leaves three injured

Bintulu: A morning commute turned chaotic near the Samalaju Roundabout as two vehicles collided, resulting in one passenger being pinned under his front seat.  The victim sustained broken legs, while two other motorists suffered light injuries. Emergency services, including Bomba, rushed to the scene to help extricate the trapped individual