SIBU: Deputy Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Minister Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee has called for increased participation of industry players in the medical field to explore opportunities within the medical devices industry. He said that unlike the pharmaceutical industry, which is largely dominated by larger companies and entails a highly
SIBU: Students are reminded to steer clear of stray dogs and cats due to concerns about the risk of rabies. Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) Sibu Divisional Office head Dr Siong Jing Jing, stressed the importance of caution and awareness among students. He said that many of them tend to
SIBU: Lanang MP Alice Lau has demonstrated her commitment to community welfare by distributing financial aid to the needy at her service centre on January 12. “The aid I’m distributing today includes hemodialysis support and medical assistance. “It also includes assistance for the hardcore poor, funeral aid, and education assistance,”
SIBU: Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s vision for a prosperous and developed Sarawak since 2017 has played a pivotal role in the state’s current status, says Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee. The Deputy Public Health, Housing, and Local Government Minister said Abang Johari’s courage and wisdom successfully
SIBU: As the rainy season persists, residents residing in low-lying areas prone to flooding are urged to exercise caution and preparedness. Fire and Rescue Department Zone 4 chief Andy Alie highlighted the importance of being proactive, stressed the need for residents to be ready to relocate to designated evacuation centres
SIBU: A prominent leader here, Temenggong Datuk Vincent Lau, encouraged students of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) St. Elizabeth to seize the educational opportunities presented by the Sarawak government. Lau urged the students to consider pursuing higher studies in state-owned colleges and universities following the completion of their SPM examinations. He
SIBU: Several low-lying areas were inundated with water following a heavy downpour this afternoon. Among the areas affected were Jalan Pahlawan, Jalan Keranji and several lanes of Jalan Brother Albinus. Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) Chairman Clarence Ting in his Facebook post yesterday (Jan 11) said the situation was being monitored.
SIBU: Tamin assemblyman Christopher Gira Sambang has expressed dismay over the theft of electrical appliances and equipment at the Selangau Multipurpose Hall. The stolen items include fans, air conditioners, portable air conditioners, ceiling air conditioners, restroom doors, chairs, sockets, wires, fire exits, pump hoses, water pumps, and main water valves.
SIBU: The Central Zone contingent for the Sarawak Games (SUKSAR) is setting their sights to win 40 gold medals in the third edition of SUKSAR here from Jan 15 to 18. They are targeting to clinch 10 gold medals in weightlifting, six in Taekwondo, and four each in basketball and
SIBU: Some 1,300 athletes from four zones in Sarawak will converge on Sibu to compete in 13 sports in the third edition of the Sarawak Games (Suksar) from Jan 15-18. Sibu Resident Datuk Wong Her Sieng, in his capacity as the organising chairman, said the town’s adequate facilities enabled it