SIBU: More than 300 participants are expected to take part in the 1st Malaysia Deaf Summit 2025, said Women, Childhood and Community Well-being Development Deputy Minister, Datuk Mohamad Razi Sitam. He said several papers would be presented during the three-day programme, to be held from September 26 to 28. “Possible
SELANGAU: A total of RM98,816,400 in aid has been disbursed by the Sarawak Social Welfare Department (JKM) to 55,184 recipients across the state from January to April this year. Women, Childhood and Community Well-being Development Deputy Minister, Datuk Mohamad Razi Sitam, said the aid included various schemes such as Senior
SIBU: Two wooden bridges near the Sang Ik Methodist Church along Jalan Tanjung Kunyit have been upgraded to concrete bridges, providing safer and more comfortable access for local residents. According to Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan chief Kevin Lau Kor Jie, the project cost approximately RM200,000 and was
SIBU: Many food premise operators in town are still neglecting cleanliness, raising concerns about food safety and public health. Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) Public Health, Environment and Municipality Services Standing Committee Vice-Chairman, Yiing Sy Huat, highlighted issues such as the use of cracked plates, bowls, and cups, and dirty utensils
SIBU: The Sarawak Philatelic and Numismatic Society is initiating an educational outreach programme aimed at introducing stamp and coin collecting to schoolchildren across the state. The initiative seeks to promote healthier hobbies and reduce excessive screen time among the youth. Chairman John Goh voiced concern over the health risks linked
SIBU: Education fairs serve as a platform for students, particularly SPM candidates and school leavers, to explore opportunities for further studies. Bukit Assek assemblyman, Joseph Chieng Jin Ek, who is also Chairman of the Sibu Methodist Schools Alumni Association, encouraged students to be curious and open to discovering the wide
KUCHING: Singing in both Sarawak Malay and Iban, Kris Dayanti, the well-known Indonesian singer who is not only popular in Malaysia but also internationally, recently captured the hearts of fans in Sarawak. Through a post on Era Sarawak’s official Facebook page, she appeared in Kiak Kaong Era Sarawak, a segment
SIBU: Youth here are encouraged to recognise their own potential and step forward to nominate themselves — or other deserving individuals — for the Junior Chamber International (JCI) 2025 Ten Outstanding Young Malaysians (TOYM) Award. Taking the town as an example, Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng said that Sibu is
SIBU: Around 400 members of the public participated in the Grolite Blood Donation Drive & Wellness Day, a corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme organised by Grolite at its office along Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman today. Grolite Group Director Sandra Song said the programme reflects the company’s ongoing efforts to give
SIBU: Members of Neighbourhood Watch Areas (KRT) have been encouraged to make full use of social media platforms such as TikTok and Facebook to widen market reach and boost sales of community products, especially in rural areas. National Unity and Integration Department (JPNIN) director-general Datuk Che Roslan Che Daud said
