SIBU: Pertubuhan Aspirasi Guru Sarawak (PAGS) recently convened an Education Webinar aimed at discussing the prospective General School Assessment System in Sarawak. In a statement issued today (Nov 19), the association said the initiation of the assessment framework for schools in Sarawak is currently at the proposal phase. Consequently, the
SIBU: A beautician in her thirties fell victim to a Bitcoin investment scam, losing RM120,000 of her savings in the process. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata disclosed that the victim reported the incident yesterday (Nov 17), stating that she was contacted by a person named Vincent via WhatsApp. “The
KUCHING: The Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) was awarded the “Low Carbon Transport Project of the Year” at Enlit Asia annual conference held in Jakarta, Indonesia recently. SEDC in a statement today said that the accolade was conferred in recognition of the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powered Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART)
SIBU: The Pusat Aktiviti Kanak-Kanak (PAKK) Sibu Jaya inaugurated its Psychological Care Centre (PCC) yesterday (Nov 17) PAKK chairperson Lolita Jimmy the newly introduced centre will bolster crisis intervention services for the community “The main purpose of the introduction of the PCC is to further expand counselling and psychology services
SIBU: A bodyguard’s role extends beyond physical protection and includes being a first responder during crises, says Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee. During the Closing Ceremony of the Basic Bodyguard course and the Sarawak Close Protection Association’s 1st anniversary, the Deputy Public Health, Housing and Local Government Minister stressed the
KUCHING: The Secretary-General of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB), Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, appealed to Kapit residents to refrain from participating in any gatherings. “I heard there may be a gathering (press conference), and I wish to take this opportunity to appeal, informing all residents in Kapit that it
SIBU: The ‘Mysterious Heart of Sarawak’ exhibition, organised by the Sibu Photographer Association (SPA) has amazed Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts, Datuk Snowdan Lawan. In a statement issued yesterday (Nov 16), the association said that Snowdan visited the exhibition on Nov 11. “The exhibition, supported by
SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) is set to dazzle both locals and visitors with the Christmas Festival 2023, which is scheduled from December 8 to December 25 at Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang Phase 1. Organising chairman councillor Simon Wee said that the theme of the event is ‘A Classic
SIBU: The Sibu Central Fire Station took only three minutes to capture a 10-foot long python that decided to pay a surprise visit to the Sibu Heritage Centre here on Thursday night. According to the Fire and Rescue Department Zone 4 chief Andy Alie, they received an emergency call at
SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) conducted inspections at a total of 11 eateries and coffee shops here today (Nov 16), issuing compounds for various offences. Two premises were found using plastic drinking straws, resulting in the confiscation of the straws. Three compounds were issued to food premises for not