Author: Amyra Varkisa

SUPP Bawang Assan chief shaves head for ‘Go Bald’ campaign

SIBU: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan Chief, Councillor Kevin Lau Kor Jie, shaved his head today as part of the ‘Go Bald’ campaign organised by the Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS). It marked not only his personal commitment to the cause but also highlighted his deep connection

Nanta disburses RM654,000 to 40 organisations in Kapit

KAPIT: A total of RM654,000 in Minor Rural Project (MRP) funds was disbursed to 40 associations, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and Village Development and Security Committees (JKKKs) within the Kapit parliamentary constituency today (June 15). Kapit MP Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the disbursement of funds reflects the responsibility of

Dr Sim warns against importing Peninsular political culture

SIBU: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian urged everyone not to bring Peninsular-style political culture into Sarawak as the political stability achieved here has enabled the state to undergo significant development compared to 60 years ago. He said that Sarawak has now entered a nation-building era, during which

MoU signed to establish JCI Youth Methodist Pilley Institute

SIBU: The Junior Chamber International (JCI) Mandarin Sibu signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Methodist Pilley Institute (MPI) campus to establish a new student organisation known as JCI Youth Methodist Pilley Institute. This initiative is designed to offer students a meaningful platform for leadership development, civic engagement, and personal

New MARA College to begin construction in Kapit

KAPIT: The long-awaited dream of residents here to pursue higher education in their own area has finally come true, with the official handover of the letter of acceptance for the construction of a new MARA Professional College campus between the contractor and the Public Works Department (PWD) on Saturday. Works

Clearer vision, brighter future for 160 Bawang Assan students

SIBU: The Community MADANI Norkiah, Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) Bawang Assan Service Centre, and Kawasan Rukun Tetangga (KRT) Sungai Empawah have brightened the lives of 160 students in the Bawang Assan constituency through the ‘Clear Vision, Bright Future’ programme. According to Bawang Assan Assemblyman, Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh, hundreds

Senior citizen loses RM150,000 to online investment scam

PADAWAN: A senior citizen lost approximately RM150,000 after falling victim to a non-existent online investment scheme promoted via social media. Sarawak Police Commissioner, Datuk Mancha Ata, said the victim, a local man in his 60s working as a salesman in Padawan, came across an investment advertisement on Facebook around mid-March

Labourer loses RM120,000 to non-existent investment scheme

SIBU: A local man in his late 40s lost RM120,000 after falling victim to a non-existent online investment scheme earlier this year. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata said the man, who works as a manual labourer, came across the fraudulent scheme in mid-March while browsing the internet at home.

SMK Sri Sadong completed with modern upgrade

SIMUNJAN: Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Sri Sadong is now fully completed and ready for use by teachers and students, said Batang Sadong Member of Parliament, Rodiyah Sapiee. She said that the school’s reconstruction project, which cost RM28.7 million, was an initiative under the Ministry of Education Malaysia (MoE) and was

Debak to gain new community hall

BETONG: Residents of Debak will soon benefit from a new facility as a RM400,000 community hall is currently under construction in the area. According to Deputy Minister for Community Wellbeing Development Sarawak, who is also the State Assemblyman for Saribas, Datuk Mohammad Razi Sitam, the construction of the community hall