Author: Nurin Patra

Sonic boom thrills 20k fans

KUCHING: A record-breaking crowd of 20,000 fans electrified the Sarawak Stadium yesterday (Oct 12) night for the Borneo Sonic Music Festival finale. Despite a slight hour-long delay for each artist, the enthusiasm of the crowd surpassed even the previous day’s attendance, filling the stadium to capacity by 8 pm. The

270 participants attend inaugural Sarawak Islamic Cemetery Management Seminar

KUCHING: A total of 270 participants took part in the inaugural Sarawak Islamic Cemetery Management Seminar on Wednesday (Oct 9). Sarawak Islamic Affairs Department director Mual Suaud said the programme was held for the first time in Sarawak’s Southern Zone, which includes Kota Samarahan, Kuching and Serian. “The objective of

NREB collaborates with MACC on anti-corruption initiatives

KUCHING: The National Resources and Environmental Board (NREB) has been urged to collaborate with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on anti-corruption initiatives in the workplace. Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Dr Hazland Abang Hipni said that both the government and MACC have implemented various programmes and laws to

Youth embrace “Buy Now, Pay Later”, ignoring risks

KUCHING: As BNPL (Buy Now, Pay Later) gained popularity among youth, opinions leaned more towards its advantages rather than its disadvantages. Despite its name, BNPL is a form of lending that refers to a financing option that allows consumers to make purchases upfront but pay for them in a form

Analyst warns of risks in BNPL schemes despite its convenience

KUCHING: The use of BNPL (Buy Now, Pay Later) schemes among young people carries both advantages and disadvantages. Economic analyst Dr Abu Sofian Yaacob said BNPL became popular after movement control order (MCO) because a lot of businesses were affected and in order to push sales, they introduced this scheme.

Differences challenge people to embrace diversity 

KUCHING: Differences are not barriers but bridges that connect people and the society.  In stating this, Batu Kitang assemblyman Datuk Lo Khere Chiang said that these differences challenge people to listen, learn and grow together while embracing diversity empowers society to cultivate mutual respect and understanding. “These are the ultimate foundations of lasting

Rizky sets stage alight in debut jazz outing

KUCHING: Indonesian artiste Rizky Febian wanted to make a good impression in his debut outing at the Kuching Jazz Festival and he did not disappoint when he took to the stage on Saturday. The singer thrilled the audience with several tracks including Makna Cinta, Cuek, Hingga Tua Bersama, ultimately concluding

Normah Medical Specialist Centre to refine personal care approaches

KUCHING: Normah Medical Specialist Centre (NMSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing personalised patient care through refined approaches. During the 16th Normah Annual Nursing Conference 2024, NMSC nursing director Nadzrah Basri said the effort would serve to provide care that is not only effective but also tailored to meet the

Heart, hustle and gold

KUCHING: Sarawak’s para swimmers have secured a remarkable 41 medals over four days during the 21st Para Malaysia Games (SUKMA). The state’s athletes, led by Fraidden Dawan, Rusdianto Rusmadi, Galang Jabai, and Mully Andriano, claimed 17 gold, 13 silver, and 11 bronze medals. Assistant Chef de Mission (ACDM) Datuk Amar

Rusdianto breaks record in 200m individual medley

KUCHING: Rusdianto Rusmadi broke another para SUKMA record at the first para swimming event on his third day of competing in 21st Para Malaysia Games (SUKMA). The athlete established a new event record in the men’s 200m individual medley (SM7/SM8), finishing with a time of 2 minutes and 49.02 seconds,