SIBU: The Bukit Assek branch of Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) celebrated International Women’s Day with a new tradition, giving out 2kg of cooking oil to Bukit Assek women voters. According to Bukit Assek Assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek, every year the branch will organise a gathering for SUPP Bukit
SIBU: An errant trader who refused to pay a daily rent of RM1 at the Sibu Central Market had her products confiscated by the Sibu Municipal Council (SMC). SMC chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh said the trader was operating without a license and was previously offered opportunities to pay rent
PUSA: The Sarawak government, through the Betong Division Development Agency (BDDA), has allocated a total of RM200mil to enhance the infrastructure of the Beting Maro state constituency, providing numerous benefits to the local population. Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor said one of the primary focuses is the construction of a
KUCHING: A total of 78 Sarawakians have been infected with rabies in the past seven years with almost half of them contracting infections from their own pet dogs. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian in revealing this, said 38 cases involved infections from bites by their pet dogs
KUCHING: The appointment of Pele Peter Tinggom as a senator in Dewan Negara is a testament to the tireless efforts and commitment of Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) leaders to serve in public office, said Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. In expressing his gratitude, the PDP president said that it gave
DARO: A free haircut programme was organised by the Sarawak United National Youth Organisation (SABERKAS) Daro branch at Masjid Al Muhsiniin here yesterday. The programme was held in conjunction with the back-to-school period this week. The branch said the programme was one of the annual activities in its event calendar.
SIBU: A total of 108 registrants from Rh Nancy Lanju in Durin have been accepted into the Central Database Hub (PADU). The registrations took place during the Programme Jalinan Insan Wahana Aspirasi (JIWA) Madani at the Pejabat Penerangan Daerah (PPD) Sibu on Wednesday and was assisted by the Sibu Statistics
SIBU: Datuk Jack Aman Luat has stressed that recipients of Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) grants must spend the allocated funds within a year before applying for new grants. The Unifor director expressed concern over instances where funds were not utilised promptly, leading to delays and increased construction costs for
SIBU: Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee has highlighted the potential for fostering better relations between government and private agencies through sports events. The Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government said that such initiatives could help dispel stereotypes and enhance understanding between the two sectors. “We are all
SIBU: The storing of much personal information in one place which leaves the door open to misuse, may be contributing to public hesitancy towards signing up for the Central Database Hub (PADU), said economist Datuk Dr. Madeline Berma. “In my opinion, the majority of Malaysians are concerned with the security