KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — MyIX, Malaysia’s largest internet exchange, has announced that demand for internet bandwidth has surged by 20 per cent year-on-year from 2022 to 2023. Advertisement It recorded a new high with demand peaking at 2.311 Terabits (Tbps) per second in the past year, marking a 20 per cent increase from the … Read more
BACHOK, March 30 — Collectors are ramping up coconut palm sap extraction as the demand for ’tuak’ or ‘nira kelapa’ (coconut shoot nectar) surges during Ramadan and Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations, making it a staple during this festive season. Mohd Suhaimi Jusoh, 47, said that currently, he can produce 100 litres of tuak daily with … Read more
MELAKA, March 24 — Zulazrai Zokapaly, a seasoned vendor of ‘lemang’ bamboo used for preparing the traditional glutinous rice Hari Raya delicacy, has decided to ramp up supply to 60,000 stems this year, compared to the 35,000 last year, in response to heightened demand. Zulazrai, 36, who has been in the business for five years, … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 — Calling all arts, illustration, and eco-friendly product lovers! Get ready for STIVE ASIA, South-east Asia’s leading creative hub that serves to connect talented artists and individuals who love arts, sustainable goods, and love making a difference through purposeful art. Operating under the banner of creativity and ESG (Environmental, Social, and … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 — What started off as a casual sharing of hijab styling tutorials on social media unexpectedly flourished into a successful profession as a hijab stylist for a housewife, enabling her to generate a respectable income. Nursalihah Ahmad Azman Saha, 34, fondly recalls how her career took off at the end of … Read more
BUKIT MERTAJAM, Feb 4 — Dragon joss stick makers are among the busiest people with the approaching of the Chinese New Year (CNY) as they work non-stop to keep up with the increasing orders for the prayer paraphernalia. Ong Chin Chye, 64, who runs a traditional dragon joss stick factory in Kubang Semang said he … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 — Senior Political Secretary to the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin has served a letter of demand to Badrul Hisham Shaharin, also known as Chegubard, to issue an unconditional apology over a defamatory Facebook post accusing him (Shamsul Iskandar) of embezzling public funds. Messrs SN Nair & Partners … Read more
Aalst, Belgium, January 11, 2024 – Ontex Group NV, a leading international provider of personal hygiene solutions, has launched a baby swim pants line for retailers based on its growing baby pants manufacturing platform HappyFitTM. Ontex engineers have designed these swim pants to remain comfortable in water without swelling and staying in place thanks to … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 — A Harvard University course on pop singer Taylor Swift has become so popular that it is hiring teaching assistants for help. According to CBS, over 300 students signed up for the course, causing course instructor Stephanie Burt to turn to X on January 3 to recruit qualified Swifties to teach … Read more
KOTA KINABALU, Jan 6 — The issue of whether Sabah Umno will cooperate with other parties including Parti Warisan (Warisan) in the next State Election (PRN) will only be determined by Sabah Umno which has its own autonomous powers. Sabah Umno Information Chief Datuk Suhaimi Nasir said, outsiders have no right to ask Sabah Umno … Read more
