SIBU: Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Tong Hua emerged victorious in the secondary school category, while SJKC Ming Tak claimed the top spot for primary schools in the School Recycling Campaign 2023 for Sibu-Sarikei Zone. In second place for the secondary school category was SMK Methodist followed by SMK Tiong Hin
SIBU: Police arrested a 31-year-old man and seized 79.77 grams of drugs worth over RM4,300 at Jalan Pasai Siong Hilir on Monday (Jan 15). District police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the man was nabbed by officers from the Narcotics Criminal Investigations Department (NCID) around 2.30 pm. “Inspection found two
SIBU: The Ministry of Health (MoH) is seeking about RM2 million to upgrade ceilings at Hospital Sibu, following issues of condensation and exposed ceilings. Deputy Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni, while discussing the necessity for upgrades, said that a temporary solution had been implemented in one ward, but he stressed
SIBU: All contingents participating in the Sarawak Games (SUKSAR) are urged to make thorough preparations, especially in planning their team movements. Sibu Resident Datuk Wong Hee Sieng said this is to avoid road congestion during peak hours that could result in the team arriving at the venue late. Meanwhile, on
SIBU: This central town in Sarawak is ready to host major sports events, asserted Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu. The Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development said Sibu even has world-class sports facilities such as the Azman Hashim Sport Complex. “Not only the facilities, Sibu has the technical people
SIBU: Sarawak is eyeing the top spot at the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) this year, with hopes riding high on the silat competition, which offers 28 gold medals and could end state’s 30-year wait for the overall championship. Sarawak Sports Corporation (SSC) chief executive officer (CEO) Awang Putrayusrie Awang Redzuan
SIBU: The 3rd Sarawak Games (SUKSAR) held here witnessed its first karate gold medal in the men’s Kata Individual category by Repdaneil Mohd Raziq, a 17-year-old athlete from the northern zone. In an interview with New Sarawak Tribune today (Jan 15), Repdaneil discussed his preparation challenges, “The primary challenge I
SIBU: The public is encouraged to attend various venues across town during the 3rd Sarawak Games (SUKSAR) to show support for the participating athletes in the sports meet. According to SUKSAR’s organising committee member Mikar Changgan, all the venues are open to the public. “We welcome the public to come
SIBU: The Datuk Patinggi Dr Wong Soon Kai Chair welcomes all ideas, regardless of their perceived size, says University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) deputy vice-chancellor Prof Dr Mohammad Shahril Osman. According to him, any idea, no matter how small, has the potential to spark significant innovations that could shape the
SIBU: Improving the performance of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination results in Sarawak is crucial to ensure a greater number of local candidates can benefit from the upcoming free higher education policy set to be implemented in 2026, says Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee. The Deputy Education, Innovation, and Talent Development