Beware of online businesses’ pros and cons
SIBU: The COVID-19 pandemic has been a catalyst for the growth of online businesses, said federal Minister for Tourism, Arts, and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. He said that starting with a single click of an order, online spending has grown rapidly and has also contributed to the country’s economic growth. However, the Dudong […]
Pros and cons in PSB-PDP merger
KUCHING: There are pros and cons in the merger of Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) and Progressive Democratic Party (PDP), according to political analyst Professor Dr Novel Lyndon. He said that the PSB-PDP merge is driven by three agendas. “Firstly, this merger will ensure that PSB remains relevant in Sarawak politics after a significant loss in […]
Pros and cons of rate increase
KUCHING: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has recently announced that it has raised the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points, raising it to 2.25 per cent as experts believe there are pros and cons to it. ‘’Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) increase is a sign of rising borrowing costs brought on by higher loan interest […]
Pros and cons of minimum wage hike
BY AISYAH AZZAHRA SUHIRI KUCHING: A minimum wage hike has its pros and cons, says academician Dr Jerome Kueh Swee Hui. He was asked to comment on the minimum wage review by the National Wage Legislative Technical Committee (JTPGN) as revealed by federal Deputy Human Resources Minister Datuk Awang Hashim on Wednesday (Sept 22). Kueh, […]
Study the need for booster shot first
ASAJAYA: A proper study must be conducted into the need for a booster shot against Covid-19 prior to its implementation, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He hoped that relevant agencies would study the importance of getting a third jab as well as its pros and cons. He pointed out […]
Pros and cons of online classes according to students
By Nazrinzulaiqa Hasbi KUCHING: It has been almost two years since the Covid-19 pandemic struck and during that time it is evident that online classes have changed the landscape of the education sector. Students are now glued to their screens while trying their best to navigate through the challenging new norms in education. However, the […]
The pros and cons of studying locally and abroad
BY PETRONELLA LANGITA FELIX & AISYAH AZZAHRA SUHIRI KUCHING: There is always this question of whether studying in universities abroad is better than doing it locally. And what’s the difference between studying in local varsities and foreign ones? Nor Hasniah Ibrahim, a lecturer with the Faculty of Cognitive Science and Human Development (FCHSD), Universiti Malaysia […]
Pros and cons of govt subsidies explained
KUCHING: Government subsidies are vital as they lighten the people’s burden amid the pandemic and ease the impact of the rising cost of living. “As cooking oil and fuel are necessities, the government will subsidise them to the tune of RM8 billion but without adding to the country’s financial burden,” said Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) […]
