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Enter BoostMyMoney on eWallet app

KUCHING: Boost and UOB Asset Management (Malaysia) have launched BoostMyMoney, a Shariah-compliant unit trust investment feature available on the Boost eWallet app. In a statement it said with access to UOBAM’s (Malaysia) host of funds users can potentially earn higher returns. Furthermore, it added, BoostMyMoney is also the first in

Under achievement hampering students; not financial support

PUSA: Under achievement at school is preventing some Sarawakian students from pursuing higher education. This has to do with their inability to meet the entry requirements to study in higher education institutions (IPT), said a concerned Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development, Datuk Dr. Annuar Rapaee. He pointed

Dept hands over adopted village project

KUCHING: A gotong-royong programme was held in conjunction with the handing over of the Kampung Angkat Madani (KAM) project at Lubok Antu on Saturday. The gotong royong was held at Rumah Panjang Gaerddrick, Lidong Asal and Rumah Panjang Jelanie, Nanga Darai. The KAM project was carried out by the National

Ministry ventures with local communities on cultural heritage

THE Ministry for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts in collaboration with the divisional tourism task groups is working closely with local communities to involve in the planning and organisation of heritage activities. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Snowdan Lawan said that nearly half of

Man drowns before dawn prayer

BINTULU: A local man drowned in Sebiew River early Sunday morning (Nov 10). Bintulu police chief Supt Nixon Joshua Ali said police were alerted to the incident by the Kampung Sebiew community leader at 8.15 am. “The victim, a member of the village surau committee and a beverage trader, is

AI tools in the workplace: Boon or bane?

ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) has been integrated into workplaces in an ever-evolving digital landscape. It is undeniable that AI tools can shape the way professionals approach their work, but how does utilising AI tools help people enhance their work? The Sarawak Tribune spoke to some professionals utilising AI outside the virtual

World-class dancers to grace Sarawak

KUCHING: Sarawak is confident to host World Dance Sport Federation (WDSF) Open International Championship next year.Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said that organising the event would solidify the state’s position as an international hub for dance sport and performing arts.“We want to encourage more young people to

Hope Place lends Salina a helping hand

KUCHING: Hope Place Kuching recently supported Salina Mustapa, a resilient 37-year-old single mother from Kampung Temenggong, after her struggles raising two children on a modest income from her roti canai stall job came to light. After tragically losing her husband in an accident when her children were still very young,

Man found dead behind supermarket

KUCHING: A local man was found dead near a garbage dump behind a local supermarket, here last night (Nov 3). Kuching police chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said the incident was reported to authorities at around 7.50 pm by members of the public. Upon receiving the report, a police

Anwar to deliver mandate to halt Israel’s war crimes at Arab-Islamic Summit

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has received an invitation from King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia to participate in the extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit on Nov 11, aimed at discussing the ongoing war crimes and atrocities committed by Israel against Palestine. Anwar said that his