SIBU: The ‘Lan Berambeh Sungkei’, which gathers residents of different faiths and backgrounds here together for a mass breaking-of-fast, will be held on March 23.Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee anticipates a larger turnout at the event this year.It will commence at 5.30 pm
SIBU: A third blood donation campaign being organised by the Grolite Community, part of the Grolite Group, will take place on March 3.According to its Business Development Manager Sandra Song, the objective of the campaign is to help obtain sufficient blood supply for the use of Sibu Hospital.“Grolite hopes the
SIBU: The prevalence of commercial crimes in Sarawak resulting in losses of thousands or even millions of ringgit is worrying. State Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata said a total of 2,958 cases were recorded in Sarawak last year, compared to 2,461 cases for the previous year (2022). “In January of this year, a total of 240
SIBU: Residents in the Kemuyang housing development area will enjoy comprehensive sports facilities. Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee said among the facilities being developed are a hockey field, a football field, and a multipurpose hall that can be used for both sepak takraw and basketball. “The most important facility is the construction of the hockey field, which is the first hockey field in
SIBU: Authorities are urged to intensify public awareness efforts to combat the rising trend of scam cases. Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Datuk Dr. Annuar Rapaee said the public needs to develop self-restraint and the ability to critically assess situations before acting. In a discussion with the
SIBU: Following reports of rodent sightings, the Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) will intensify monitoring efforts at eateries in Sibu Airport. The SRDC chairman Sempurai Petrus Ngelai said that vigilant monitoring is necessary to facilitate effective rodent control measures pending a comprehensive report. “A detailed report will be furnished to
KANOWIT: The Jelajah Belia programme, organised by the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development, is a good platform to identify programmes for youngsters. In stating this, Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, said that youth from different areas might need different types of programmes, and that through the
SIBU: Police have successfully resolved the recently viral stabbing case involving a woman in Sibu Jaya today (24 Feb), with the arrest of a 27-year-old man believed to be acquainted with the victim. A 20-second CCTV footage, which showed the suspect brutally stabbing the victim multiple times, has been circulating
SIBU: The much-anticipated inauguration of the new mosque in Sibu Jaya is scheduled for March 1, with Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg set to officiate at the ceremony. The mosque, shaped like a kite, is poised to become the new landmark of the Sibu Jaya township.
SIBU: Taxi operators play a crucial role for the tourism sector in the city, said Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng. He said they are the front-line workers who welcome tourists from both domestic and international destinations. “Taxi operators receive numerous tourists and introduce the history, culture, food, and local attractions