SIBU: Padiberas Nasional Berhad (BERNAS) should not be the sole importers of rice. Bukit Assek assemblyman, Joseph Chieng Jin Ek, suggested that other companies should also be permitted to import, potentially at lower costs. “The market should be open, allowing cheaper rice imports for our people’s benefit,” Chieng said during
SIBU: The Pelawan constituency’s recreational park will be upgraded in stages to cater to the community’s needs. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing, and Local Government II, Michael Tiang Ming Tee, highlighted that each neighbourhood in the area has different needs. Some have a large number of elderly residents, while
KANOWIT: The annual Pesta Kanowit serves as a platform to foster unity, not only among local residents but also those in the surrounding areas, according to Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang. He said one of the unique features of this year’s Pesta Kanowit was the presence of ethnic stalls
SIBU: Eighteen people from three families were made homeless after a morning blaze laid waste to three houses in Kampung Nangka here today. No injuries or casualties were reported in the incident as they managed to get to safety. Fire and Rescue Department Zone 4 chief Andy Alie said firemen
KANOWIT: Plans are underway to address the longstanding issue of limited parking availability in the town centre.Machan assemblyman Allan Siden Gramong said the parking issue is not new to the town, especially with the completion of the Sibu-Kapit road link, which has increased the number of visitors to Kanowit.“Kanowit is
SIBU: The Sibu police have been instructed to investigate every complaint from the community with full integrity to prevent any dissatisfaction with the quality of the investigative process. Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said it is crucial to maintain community trust in the police service’s ability to conduct thorough
MIRI: The Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS) launched its ‘Aisyah Beats Cancer’ Balloon Maze 2023 at Permaisuri Imperial City Mall here yesterday (Sept 22). The three-day event, running from September 22 to 24, coincides with Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, is part of SCCS’s focused efforts to heighten public awareness of
SIBU: The public is invited to participate in a blood donation campaign that will be held at the Orange Zone at Daesco, Star Mega Mall here tomorrow (Sept 24). The campaign is organised by Sibu Life Care Society in collaboration with the Sibu Hospital Blood Bank, Junior Chamber International (JCI)
SIBU: An array of stage entertainment programmes and exciting lucky draws will add vibrancy to the Mid-Autumn Festival celebration at the open field adjacent to the N51 Bukit Assek Service Centre on Lorong 1, Jalan Tong Sang here today. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bukit Assek chairman Datuk Chieng Buong
SIBU: The public is invited to participate in a dog vaccination programme and an anti-rabies health forum at Ching Ang Methodist Church in Sungai Sadit here today (Sept 23). The programme is organised by the United Chinese Association (UCA) Sibu Division in collaboration with the Sibu Division Health Office (DHO)