Author: Nur Shazreena Ali

Mydin cheap sale still drawing thousands

KUCHING: Deals, and more deals – that’s what lucky shoppers can expect until March 3 at Mydin’s Petrajaya and Semariang outlets here. The Petrajaya outlet in Jalan Demak was filled to the brim with mall-goers, and outside, vehicles were lining up for parking spaces while many others just parked along

Quran reciters aim to do their best

KUCHING: Reciting the Quran has helped young Siti Asma Adenan cope with her studies. The 15-year-old from SMKA Sheikh Haji Othman Abdul Wahab Tahfiz Model Ulul Albab is one of the participants in the state-level Quran recital competition here. “I’m glad to have been chosen to represent my school. Preparing

Networking and business promotion at F&B roadshow

KUCHING: One way for local food and beverage (F&B) entrepreneurs to network and promote their business is by visiting the Malaysian International Food and Beverage Trade Fair (MIFB) roadshow. The roadshow started back in October last year in Penang and Kuching is the final stop. Organised by Sphere Exhibits Malaysia

Not encouraged to marry at 18, says Minister

Teenagers may face challenges, potential curbed KUCHING: Although marriages are legal as early 18 years old, it is not encouraged by the Sarawak state government as this may pose challenges towards immaturity of physical or mental. Minister of Welfare, Community Well Being, Women, Family and Childhood Development Datuk Fatimah Abdullah

Bako folk thank state govt for RM41.3 mln bridge

KUCHING: Residents of Kampung Bako were determined to attend the launching of the Bako Bridge earlier yesterday despite the gloomy weather. The 3.5km- long concrete bridge which connects to Kampung Bako has two lanes and a 280m- long footbridge. Costing RM41.3 million, the Bako Bridge is definitely one of the

Adopt e-hailing services or be left out, cabbies told

KUCHING: Traditional taxi drivers need to adopt e-hailing to stay relevant, and to better promote Sarawak. This was the advice from Asean Master Tourism trainer YS Chan (pic), who was in the city to conduct a Travel and Tours Enhancement Course programme for 29 travel agencies. He said by adopting

Roadshow offers more than RM11,888 worth of prizes

KUCHING: Prizes worth more than RM11,888 are up for grabs at My Happy Eggs Roadshow which takes place this weekend at Vivacity Megamall Centre Atrium. The three-day event from Feb  22 will feature  various competitions including Egg Master Eating Challenge, the fastest and accurate typing SMS Egg War and cooking

Students prefer informal ways for learning English

KUCHING: Many students have suggested that more informal approaches should be utilised in the learning of English. According to Danny Pek Eng Leong, a second year Business Economics student at Unimas, one way to resolve the issue is through mentor-mentee programmes. “For example, if a university or faculty held a

Wisma Saberkas: 34 years and still going strong

By NUR SHAZREENA ALI  KUCHING: One of the city’s oldest malls, Wisma Saberkas Shopping Complex, is still going strong despite the entry of newer and more modern ones in recent years. Apparently, its continued competitive edge lies in its ability to adapt to changing trend and tastes. Over it 34

Illegal parking, the bane of several places in town

KUCHING: Haphazard illegal parking along roadsides has been causing bad traffic congestion around town during peak hours. Yesterday, for example, many drivers were observed parking their vehicles illegally with some even double-parking or blocking other parked cars. Some just leave their double-parked cars without leaving any information for the people