SIBU: The Sarawak government contributed a total of RM1.3 million to four places of worship in the Dudong constituency here yesterday. The recipients, namely the Salim Da Wang Gong Association received RM1,000,000, and the Methodist Care Centre, Sibu Sikh Temple, and BEM Usahaja each received RM100,000. The cheques were presented
SIBU: The collaboration between the University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) and the SME Association of Sarawak (SME) will help to produce a trained workforce, especially in Sibu, said Professor Datuk Dr Khairuddin Abdul Hamid. The UTS vice-chancellor said the university will develop the training content based on SME needs and
SIBU: After years of yearning for city status, the town of Sibu may finally have found its path to achieving this long-overdue distinction. The key lies in the ambitious Bukit Assek Redevelopment Plan, touted as the largest project in Sarawak. With the potential to create numerous job opportunities, the plan
SIBU: In the heart of Sarawak lies a town with a rich history and an even richer promise for the future. Sibu has long been a hub of activity and culture. As the Sarawak Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, remarked during his recent visit to the
SIBU: The body of a dock coolie, identified as Hii Kee Soon, 48, who was feared to have drowned at Pulau Babi here on Saturday, has been found. According to Fire and Rescue Department Zone 4 chief Andy Alie, the body was found by the public around 8.40 am today.
SIBU: Captivated by a job advertisement on Facebook, a photographer in her 20s from Sibu embarked on what seemed like a promising opportunity, only to find herself parting with her hard-earned savings of RM26,780. Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said she came across an enticing part-time job opportunity on
SIBU: A dock coolie who was feared to have drowned at Pulau Babi here last Saturday has been identified as 48-year-old Hii Kee Soon. The victim was reported missing after he fell into the river while loading goods onto the express boats. Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Zone 4 chief
SIBU: The long-awaited upgrading project for the 300-metre road in front of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Sibu Jaya has finally been completed. Deputy chairman of Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) Wong Ching Yong said that the completion of this project will provide greater convenience for nearby residents’ travel, eliminating the
SIBU: Sarawak United National Youth Organisation (SABERKAS) remains dedicated to the empowerment of young individuals through its diverse range of programmes, said its secretary-general Safiee Ahmad. Safiee, who is also the Daro assemblyman, emphasised the importance of enabling youth in all dimensions and recognising their distinct talents and passions. Consequently, SABERKAS is
SIBU: Around 2,000 members of the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) and Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) from various walks of life attended its Grand Unity Dinner last night (Aug 20). The dinner marked the first programme organised by PDP after the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between both parties in