SIBU: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Women’s wing has been urged to recruit more members to participate in politics as women in the political arena have the ability to bring about change in society. SUPP’s women chief Kho Teck Wan said everyone has the opportunity to participate in politics,
SIBU: SMK Sacred Heart will upgrade its hall from an old projection system to a LED screen. Bukit Assek assemblyman, Joseph Chieng Jin Ek, said that his support for the initiative aimed at improving the school’s facilities. “To enhance the school auditorium, we plan to install a large LED screen
SIBU: Public hesitancy towards signing up for the Central Database Hub (PADU) may stem from recent data breach incidents. Farhana Ismail, a senior lecturer at the Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)’s Faculty of Economics and Business, said there is an urgent need to bolster security measures within the PADU system to
SIBU: The inspection of electrical wiring in homes is crucial to prevent fires resulting from short circuits, said Sibu Division Chinese Community Leaders Association president Temenggong Datuk Vincent Lau Lee Ming. Lau emphasised the importance of residents checking their home’s electrical wiring, especially if they have lived there for 15
SIBU: The exemption of foreign ships from the Cabotage Policy for subsea cable repair work will support Malaysia’s and Sarawak’s digital economy ambitions, including the establishment of data centres. State Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said that foreign investment is crucial in for the development of the digital
SIBU: The Sarawak Bumiputera Entrepreneurs Chamber (DUBS) Sibu branch has been urged to get its members ready in terms of skills and abilities in anticipation of significant development in the town. Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee said with the Kampung Datuk and Bukit
SIBU: The redevelopment of Kampung Datu aims not only to preserve its heritage but also to raise its dignity, according to Nangka assemblyman Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee. “In our quest to uphold the heritage of Kampung Datu, we must ensure its ‘dignity’. Living in cramped and disorderly conditions does not
SIBU: Thirty-one people were made homeless after an afternoon blaze laid waste to four houses in Lorong Bahagia Selatan 4 here yesterday (March 1). No injuries or casualties were reported in the incident as they managed to get to safety. Fire and Rescue Department Zone 4 chief Andy Alie said
SIBU: Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah has called for greater male participation in programmes for women. Citing the Jelajah Kerjaya Wanita Sarawak as an example, the Dalat assemblywoman noted that these programmes are typically attended only by women. “We need to dispel the
SIBU: The amendments to the Death Compassionate Assistance (BIK) distributed to Kenyalang Gold Card (KCG) holders are expected to provide more benefits to cardholders while they are still alive, said Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The Women, Early Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Minister said the ministry has reviewed the assistance,