SIBU: A total of 60 red cylinders of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from PetrosNiaga were sold out in less than half an hour during the MyGaz yellow LPG cylinder exchange programme here today. According to Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng, people started queuing as early as 7 am for the
SIBU: The Kemuyang Nature Challenge 2023 saw the participation of 300 individuals from across Malaysia. Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Ministry (MYSED) Deputy Permanent Secretary Dolhadi Mazuki said out of the 300 participants of the event held at Kemuyang here today (Dec 16), 156 participants hailed from Sibu, the rest
SIBU: The public has been reminded to take necessary precautions in the event of a possible resurgence of COVID-19 cases in the state. Deputy Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Minister Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee pointed out that recent data has indicated a surge in COVID-19 cases, particularly in Malaya. “I
KANOWIT: Ngemah assemblyman Anyi Jana has expressed his aspiration for the establishment of a dedicated township within his constituency. Drawing attention to his service centre’s location in the Kanowit town centre, situated within the Machan constituency and relatively distant from Ngemah’s residents, Anyi expressed his desire for a more centralised
KUCHING: The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) is one of the very few government departments that emphasises human resources for effective service delivery, unlike other government agencies that rely on automation and fewer staff due to advanced office equipment. Its director Datuk Khirudin Drahman highlighted the significance of the ‘human
SIBU: The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) has received a RM780,000 allocation under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme from collaborative partners this year. Its director Datuk Khirudin Drahman said that the funds were contributed by corporate entities such as Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB), Petronas and Petros. “When I
SIBU: State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar handed over a donation of RM10,000 to Surau Darul Jannah, Kampung Datu Baru here last night (Dec 14). “The fund is to help the surau to conduct religious activities,” said Asfia when met by reporters after
SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) has advised the public to avoid illegal parking during New Year Countdown event at Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang Phase 1 here on Dec 31. Organising chairman Cr Rory Wong said there won’t be road closures at the event area. “However, the Royal Malaysian Police
SIBU: Thousands of people from all walks of life are expected to gather at the Sibu Town Square on Dec 31 to usher in the New Year. According to organising chairman Cr Rory Wong, among the highlights for the Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) New Year Countdown this year is a
SIBU: The Sarawak government has disbursed financial aid totalling RM3,103,160 to schools under the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sibu. The aid was given out through the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor). Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan said that the financial aid for the