BALINGIAN: The Balingian constituency was abuzz with the Free Haircut Programme, a generous segment of the ‘Back to School’ initiative, reaching out across seven distinct zones here recently. This thoughtful campaign saw 16 skilled hairdressers volunteering their services, resulting in 457 students from various primary and secondary schools receiving fresh
SIBU: Kurma, or dates, have long been a staple food during Ramadan, known for their natural sweetness and nutritional value. These fruits hold cultural and religious significance, often being the first food consumed to break the day’s fast. However, recently, a new food trend has emerged, flooding online platforms, called
SIBU: Grassroots leaders of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Nangka Youth together with PBB Youth 1828 Wing announced they will distribute red dates to the public tomorrow (Mar 15) around Kampung Hilir and the Kemuyang housing area. The programme is organised by the PBB Nangka Service Centre in the spirit
SIBU: More closed-circuit televisions (CCTVs) will be installed at Taman Muhibbah Food Court to enhance security. Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing, and Local Government Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee said that the decision was made to address the never-ending thefts at the food court. “After conducting a reinspection of
SIBU: The public is invited to participate in a blood donation campaign that will be held at the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) premises at Jalan Abang Ramli Amit here on March 16. The campaign is organised by Lions Club of Sibu Loving Care in collaboration with the Sibu Hospital
SIBU: The Sibu Health Department will be hosting an online public dialogue session on ‘Women’s Health: Everyone’s Responsibility’ on March 18. The Unit Promosi Kesihatan Sibu, via its Facebook page, said the two-hour dialogue, led by Dr. Aren Sinedeh Lemin, a health medical specialist, will run from 2.30 pm to
SIBU: The Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) has issued a stern warning to the public against illegal dumping of rubbish along the roadside in the Rantau Panjang area. According to SRDC chairman Sempurai Petrus Ngelai, the council discovered three locations where irresponsible individuals had been using as illegal dumpsites. The
SIBU: The cleanliness level of premises at Sibu Airport is satisfactory, said Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) chairman Sempurai Petrus Ngelai. He said his council had monitored and inspected premises at the airport on Feb 24 following complaints of the presence of rats at a food premises within Sibu Airport.
SIBU: This year’s Ramadan Bazaar at Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang which is making a comeback features a new concept ‘Warung Mega’ with mega food stalls selling various delicacies and combined with facilities for breaking fast for visitors. Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee said
SIBU: A total of 41 mosques and surau in Sibu Division have received a collective donation of RM205,000 to support their activities throughout the fasting month of Ramadan. Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee said that each mosque and surau was granted RM5,000, with