SIBU: The Sibu Civil Defence Force (APM) needs special attention to ensure that it can provide the best service to the community. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Michael Tiang said Sibu APM needed equipment that commensurate with their task. “I will continue to provide support and
SIBU: The Civil Defence Force (APM) Sibu received two units of 150cc motorcycles to enhance its services on Friday. The motorcycles, which were donated by two local benefactors, are deemed as one of the most impactful donations to APM Sibu so far. APM Sarawak director Abdul Wahab Rahim expressed his
MUKAH: Tempted to invest in a company share, a retiree used up all his savings and ended up losing RM435,000 of his hard-earned savings to scammers in a fraudulent investment scheme. Mukah district police chief DSP Muhamad Rizal Alias said the 68-year old victim’s agony started on February 8 when
SIBU: The Civil Defence Force (APM) is committed to training more volunteers, especially in the rural areas, to provide more efficient disaster relief assistance. Sarawak APM director Abdul Wahab Rahim said the move would speed up help and response to emergencies in rural areas as it would take some time
SIBU: The Sarawak government will establish an institution that will provide facilities and financial funds to assist the small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said with the proposed institution will not only benefit the SMEs but at the same time will expand
SIBU: The University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) will come up with a new formula to increase student intake at the university. Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee who is chairman of the UTS board of directors said a proposal has been submitted to hold
SIBU: The 7km stretch of road that will link Kemuyang to Kampung Nangka will be upgraded to a four-lane highway, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the road will improve connectivity and villages in the area are also expected to grow, thus providing benefits
SIBU: The Registrar of Societies (ROS) has been urged to investigate Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak (PBDS) following the party’s crisis. Sai Malaka, who claimed to be have been sacked from the party as its deputy president, alleged that PBDS is currently experiencing a crisis due to the sudden resignation of
KUCHING: The Sarawak Sepak Takraw Association (PSS) has vowed to do its best to help Sarawak become the overall champion at the 21st Malaysian Games (SUKMA) next year. Its president, Datuk Ismail Abang Saufi, said that to achieve this mission, PSS would ensure that the squad contributes as many gold
SIBU: The Sarawak government plans to consolidate and later privatise its five state ports for greater efficiency and attract foreign investments. Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Majang Renggi said the ports are Miri Port, Samalaju Port, Rajang Port, Tanjung Manis Port and Kuching Port. “Under my ministry,