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theborneopost.com > 03/11/2026 > jpj-mobile-services-expand-services-to-rural-miri-communities

JPJ mobile services expand services to rural Miri communities

1+ hour, 37+ min ago  (359+ words) (From fourth left) Norizan and Lee with others pose in front of a JPJ Mobile Service Unit after the meeting on Tuesday. MIRI (March 11): The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is helping bring essential transport services closer to rural communities in…...

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theborneopost.com > 03/09/2026 > tiktok-ad-leads-bau-housewife-to-lose-rm3200

TikTok ad leads Bau housewife to lose RM3,200

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (136+ words) KUCHING (March 9): A housewife in her early 40s from Bau lost RM3,200 after she fell victim to an e-commerce scam she came across on TikTok. Bau police chief Supt Mohd Haide A Rahman said on March 3, the victim was drawn to a…...

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theborneopost.com > 03/01/2026 > when-communication-has-lost-its-soul

When communication has lost its soul

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (828+ words) Memories are made of these " postcards, greeting cards, letters and stamps. REMEMBER the song about an old Christmas card by country singer Jim Reeves? Do you have an old greeting card tucked away in a dusty trunk somewhere; one that…...

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theborneopost.com > 02/28/2026 > dazed-and-confused-by-too-many-apps

Dazed and confused by too many apps?

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (952+ words) HOW many apps are you using on a daily basis? Based on recent headlines seen between 2025 and this year thus far, the trend of having "too many apps" is being driven by app fatigue, storage constraints and security risks. The…...

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theborneopost.com > 02/26/2026 > wild-animal-attacks-on-telco-towers-among-causes-of-internet-disruption-in-serian-says-fahmi

Wild animal attacks on telco towers among causes of internet disruption in Serian, says Fahmi

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (453+ words) KUCHING (Feb 26): Attacks by wild animals and pests such as rats and squirrels at telco towers have been identified as among the causes of internet and telecommunications disruptions in the Serian parliamentary constituency, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. He…...

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theborneopost.com > 02/26/2026 > stay-cautious-on-social-media-to-avoid-scams-says-sibu-mps-aide

Stay cautious on social media to avoid scams, says Sibu MP’s aide

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (278+ words) Irene says scam tactics on the app have grown increasingly rampant of late. SIBU (Feb 26): Members of the public must stay vigilant while using social media, particularly Facebook, said Irene Wong, the special assistant to Sibu MP Oscar Ling. "As…...

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theborneopost.com > 02/25/2026 > communications-ministry-grindr-and-blued-websites-blocked-mcmc-weighs-legal-move-on-apps

Communications Ministry: Grindr and Blued websites blocked, MCMC weighs legal move on apps

2+ week, 8+ hour ago  (229+ words) KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 25): Malaysia has blocked access to the websites of LGBTQ+ dating platforms Grindr and Blued, with regulators now examining legal options to curb their mobile applications, according to a written parliamentary reply. The Communications Ministry said the Malaysian…...

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theborneopost.com > 02/12/2026 > beyond-matchmaking-popular-reality-show-reflects-chinese-pursuit-of-post-retirement-fulfillment

Beyond matchmaking: Popular reality show reflects Chinese pursuit of post-retirement fulfillment

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (990+ words) BEIJING (Feb 12): A reality dating show following five pairs of middle-aged singles has gone viral on Chinese social media recently. Its biggest hook is a rare focus on the emotional complexities of an older age group, allowing its audience to…...

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theborneopost.com > 02/09/2026 > rm1-05-bln-allocated-for-utilities-and-telecommunications-projects-in-sarawak

RM1.05 bln allocated for utilities and telecommunications projects in Sarawak

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (214+ words) KUCHING (Feb 9): The Sarawak government has allocated RM1.05 billion to the Ministry of Utilities and Telecommunications (MUT) under Alternative Funding and the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK-13) for this year. Its minister, Dato Sri Julaihi Narawi, said the substantial allocation is meant to…...

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theborneopost.com > 02/08/2026 > fahmi-mykasih-upgrades-system-boosts-sara-bandwidth-for-smoother-rollout

Fahmi: MyKasih upgrades system, boosts Sara bandwidth for smoother rollout

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (408+ words) KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 8): The non-governmental organisation MyKasih Foundation, which manages data for the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) programme, has upgraded its system, including bandwidth capacity, to ensure the initiative runs smoothly starting tomorrow. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the…...