Author: Moeka Ashley Shimizu

At the end of the day, we’re all humans

You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty. – Mahatma Gandhi (1869 – 1948). A prominent political and spiritual leader of India during the Indian independence movement, he is widely revered for

Endometriosis Awareness Month brings disease into focus

KUCHING: Endometriosis, a silent chronic disease affects an estimated 350,000 women in Malaysia and 190 million reproductive-age women and girls globally. While there is no cure for this chronic disease, treatment options includes medication, surgery, or a combination of both. In conjunction with Endometriosis Awareness Month, TMC Fertility and Women

HWC Coffee launches ‘Rasa-Kuih Raya’ series

KUCHING: From Americano to café latte, or long black to cold brew, coffee has been a staple for many Sarawakians. And Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor, Datuk Wee Hong Seng has praised HWC Coffee, Malaysia’s first specialty coffee chain, for launching their exclusive ‘Rasa-Kuih Raya’ series coffee flavours. “When

First-ever Embrace Market to honour women

KUCHING: The Junior Chamber International (JCI) Padawan is celebrating International Women’s Day by hosting its first Embrace Market at Green Heights Mall from March 8 to 10. Martiana Chia, a member and organiser of JCI Padawan, said that the event aims to educate the community about the importance of honouring

Sunlight empowers underserved women

KUALA LUMPUR: Sunlight Malaysia has successfully graduated eight women from its inaugural ‘Tangan Tangan Terer’ program—a venture aimed at empowering women from underserved communities. The two-month intensive programme, organized in collaboration with Ibupreneur Malaysia, has equipped the graduates with essential entrepreneurial skills, propelling them towards their business aspirations. Nur Nadhirah,

SisBoleh programme for women empowerment

KUCHING: Southeast Asian superapp Grab has expanded the #SisBoleh programme to empower women within its platform. In a statement, this launch was part of International Women’s Day events organised by Grab Malaysia in Johor Bahru, Kuantan, and the Klang Valley, which saw attendance from dignitaries such as the Deputy Minister

Huawei, NUR Power, JS Solar establish Smart and Green Industrial Park in Kedah

KUCHING: Huawei Technologies Malaysia, NUR Power, and JS Solar have joined forces to establish an inaugural Smart and Green Industrial Park within the Kulim Hi-Tech Park (KHTP) in Kedah. The collaboration aims to create a benchmark for sustainable energy in the nation and will center around the study, design, and

Journalism adapts to embrace the digital era

KUCHING: With the rapid advancement of technology, journalism is undergoing a transformation that requires journalists to adapt to new practices. What does this mean for journalists? From the era of film cameras to electronic ones, from voice recorders to smartphones, and from traditional newspapers to electronic papers (e-papers), journalists have

OPPO Unveils Vision for 6G Future

KUCHING: OPPO has unveiled its vision for the future of 6G technology through the release of two new white papers—the 2023 OPPO 6G White Paper and the OPPO 6G Security White Paper. The 2023 OPPO 6G White Paper envisions the emergence of two major markets, each serving a billion users—Mobile

BETC 2024 wraps up with promise of BETC 2026

KUCHING: The curtains closed on a triumphant note as the Borneo Energy Transition Conference (BETC) 2024 ended, leaving delegates brimming with anticipation for the next conference two years from now.   During the closing ceremony at the Riverside Majestic Hotel here yesterday (Feb 27), SEDC Energy (SEDCE) chief executive officer