SIBU: The 60th year of the Sarawak independence celebration holds special importance as the state aspires to become one of Malaysia’s developed regions by 2030 under the visionary leadership of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, said Christopher Gira Sambang. The Tamin assemblyman said that the year
SIBU: The Ministry of Health Malaysia (MoH) will resolve the shortage of specialists and ophthalmologists at Sibu Hosipital. Deputy Minister of Health Lukanisman Awang Sauni announced the commitment after a briefing by the hospital’s director Dr Nanthakumar Thirunavukkarasu on the challenges faced by the hospital. “I have assessed the effectiveness
SIBU: The proposal to upgrade two government hospitals, namely the Sibu and Miri hospitals, to regional hospitals is part of the Sarawak government’s agenda under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Deputy Minister of Health Lukanisman Awang Sauni said that the government will present the proposal to the Ministry of Health
SIBU: Local police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili thanked media practitioners for their efforts in disseminating correct information to the public. He highlighted the importance of accurate facts and information in news writing in order not to confuse the community. “I have worked closely extensively with the media, especially in cases
SIBU: Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee wants the strong historical cooperation between the Malay and Melanau communities to be extended to the Iban and Chinese communities in Sibu. The Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development said the bond between the Malays and Melanaus holds great significance for a town
SIBU: Forty-four factory workers were left homeless after a fire razed their quarters at Jalan Tanjung Kunyit here today. Fire and Rescue Department Zone 4 chief Andy Alie said a team from the Sibu Central Station was despatched to the scene after they received a distress call at 7.54 am.
KUCHING: MASwings will mount an additional flight between Miri (MYY) and Bario (BBN) in conjunction with the upcoming Pesta Nukenen 2023. The additional flights will be effective from July 25 to July 31, in support of the Pesta Nukenen 2023, the 16th edition of the Bario Food and Cultural Festival
SIBU: Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has expressed concern over the lack of interest among the younger generations to learn and understand their ethnic cultures. The federal Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister said they should uphold and nurture the cultural values of their race so that the cultures remain relevant
SIBU: The synthetic field in Permai Jaya will see additional improvements to enhance the comfort of football players. Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation, and Talent Development, Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee, announced plans to allocate RM200,000 for the construction of a dressing room and toilet facilities at the field. During the
SIBU: The Sarawak Prison Department aims to generate a sales revenue of RM46,722 from Borneo Prison Infocraft Programme this year. Prison Department Malaysia director Ajidin Salleh said that the programme, which started in 2018 in Miri, has achieved total sales of RM20,724. He said this during the launch of the