SIBU: The Bawang Assan branch of Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) has declared full support to whoever Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) fields in the Bawang Assan state seat. According to political secretary to Premier Romeo Christopher Tegong, in the next election, they must intensify their efforts and strategies to ensure GPS
SIBU: The Durin cultural carnival, Karnival Kebudayaan Durin (KKD), this year achieved its goal, with more than 4,000 visitors attending the three-day carnival each day, said Sempurai Petrus Ngelai. The Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) chairman said KKD, which ran from April 26 to 28, managed to attract a significant
SIBU: After six attempts at various beauty pageant competitions since 2022, luck finally favoured Clarissa Rinya Setian as she was crowned the Kumang (champion) for Karnival Kebudayaan Durin (KKD) last night (April 29). The 20-year-old Sungai Bidut lass went home with RM5,000 in cash along with a crown and various
SIBU: The Sibu Vocational College (KV) has achieved an impressive 90.36 percent job placement rate for its cohort graduates in 2023. KV Sibu director Jamali Muhamad said the accomplishment aligns with KV’s objective of having 70 percent of graduates employed, 20 percent continuing their education, and 10 percent becoming entrepreneurs.
SIBU: The Sarawak Government has been called to consider venturing into producing its own coffee bean brand as a potential economic opportunity. In urging this, Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek said a total of 2.25 million cups of coffee are consumed daily worldwide. “Through the statistics, we can
SIBU: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has called on Peneresa Rampa Menua 4×4 Motor Sports Club to organise more activities involving youth in Sarawak, particularly in Sarikei. Tiong said that organising extreme sports can lead young individuals towards healthier lifestyles and away from negative influences.
SIBU: Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Henry Harry Jinep has committed to assisting in the realisation of Durin residents’ dream to have their own waterfront. He expressed his intention to collaborate with the Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC), chaired by Councillor Sempurai Petrus Ngelai, to formulate a proposal for the waterfront
SIBU: The Juma’ani Tuanku Haji Bujang Welfare Complex (KKJTHB) in Sibu has been instrumental in nurturing numerous orphans who have excelled academically since its inception. According to its chairman, Datuk Mohamad Yusnar Matalie, last year saw 11 residents of the complex successfully continuing their studies at public universities and polytechnics.
SIBU: The rebranding of Pesta Rakyat Durin to Karnival Kebudayaan Durin (KKD) is necessary to further expand the event not only locally but internationally, said Datuk Teo Boon Siew. The KKD organising chairman acknowledged the inquiries surrounding the decision to rename the event, which had been a fixture for 25
SIBU: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has called on the community to continue strengthening and preserving art culture and national heritage to the best of their ability. He said art, culture and heritage is a priceless treasure that must be passed on to the next