SIBU: The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (SFRD) will continue to push for the construction of more fire stations throughout the state with the help of the Sarawak government. Its director, Datuk Khirudin Drahman@Hussaini, said they are currently pushing for each parliamentary constituency to have at least one fire station.
SIBU: In this charming town, the story of Chieng Siew Lie, 68, and her cherished vintage Singer hand-crank sewing machine unfolds. This trusty companion, which surpasses Chieng’s age, has been faithfully serving her for an impressive 41 years. It was bequeathed to her by her 91-year-old mother, Ha Ik Kiu,
SIBU: The Malaysia Chinese-Malay Translation Competition will help promote high-quality translation talent, said Professor Datuk Dr Khairuddin Abdul Hamid. The University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) vice chancellor said it will facilitate better economic and trade cooperation as well as people-to-people exchanges between the two countries. “Translations between the Malay and
SIBU: Public awareness of malaria is still needed despite Sarawak recording zero local transmission of the disease for the past few years, said Sibu Divisional Health Officer Dr Teh Jo Hun. Despite zero cases for local transmission, there are still imported cases of malaria in the community. “We still want
SIBU: The University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) will host a health programme entailed ‘Holistic Health: Start with Family’ on May 20 from 9 am to 3 pm at its campus here. UTS vice-chancellor Professor Datuk Dr Khairuddin Abdul Hamid said the public event is aimed at raising health awareness among
SIBU: The public, especially students, should be educated on the importance of giving blood to save lives. Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek said more eligible students, particularly those 18 and above, must be encouraged to participate in blood donation programmes. “Donating blood can save the lives. Therefore, instilling
SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) is currently moving towards mechanised services to maintain the town’s cleanliness. Its chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh said one of the council’s initial steps towards this end is to appoint a contractor who uses the road sweeper truck to clean the roads. He said
SIBU: Jalan Pahlawan will be renamed as Jalan Robert Lau Hoi Chew this June, in honour of the late politician who had contributed a lot to the town’s development. Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh said that a full council meeting would be held on May 21
SIBU: The University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with Guangdong AIB Polytechnic (GDAIB) today to further expand their collaboration in the e-commerce educational field. According to UTS vice chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Khairuddin Abdul Hamid, the purpose of the MoA is to jointly set up
KUCHING: Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) has officially confirmed the unfortunate passing of one of its employees in Bintangor, Sarikei on Sunday (May 7). “Medical officers certified the employee’s passing at 4.59pm on the same day,” SEB said on Monday (May 8). “The entire SEB team expresses deep sadness and extends