KUCHING: The Ministry of Finance and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) are aware of the need for access to finance in rural areas. According to a news report from the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), its minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said, the decision of a financial institution to open a
KUCHING: The Malaysian Ministry of Education (MoE) does not plan to reintroduce Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) and Pentaksiran Tingkatan Tiga (PT3) examinations. According to a news report by Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS), MoE minister Fadhlina Sidek said that the ministry is focusing on empowering School-Based Assessment (PBS). She
SIBU: The Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri attended the Iftar Ramadan ceremony with Sungai Merah police personnel at their headquarters in Jalan Wawasan today (March 30). During the ceremony, Mohd Azman presented Ramadan aid to 12 ‘mualaf’ (converts) from Sibu District Police Headquarters, two widows, two single
SIBU: The local authority (LA) is urged to ensure that contractors comply with the standard operating procedures (SOP) set by the local government at the construction site. Bukit Assek Assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek said the pollution caused by contractors at the construction site has affected the quality of life
KUCHING: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has taken several steps to ensure that the supply of food and other essential items is sufficient and available at a reasonable price, especially during the festive season. According to a news report by the Sarawak Public Communication Unit
SIBU: The Surau Pusat Islam University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) distributed bubur lambuk to the public in front of Surau Darul Islam Sibu, Jalan Bandong, yesterday (March 30) in its effort to enliven the month of Ramadan. UTS vice-chancellor Professor Datuk Dr Khairuddin Abdul Hamid said the programme has been
SIBU: The University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) is preparing to host its 7th Convocation in August, and it is expected to be the first held in the university’s newly-constructed grand hall, which can accommodate up to 4,000 people. According to vice chancellor of UTS Professor Datuk Dr Khairuddin Abdul Hamid,
SIBU: A female accountant became RM48,560 poorer when she was duped into applying for a RM20,000 loan via a non-existent scheme online on Wednesday (March 29). On the same day, Sibu district police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said that his department received a report from the victim who claimed that
SIBU: A huge green arch decorated with a combination of two festive seasons design has been erected at Door 2 of the iconic Sibu Central Market. It was mulled to usher the double celebrations, Hari Raya and Hari Gawai Dayak 2023. Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) market and petty traders standing
SIBU: A senior citizen was killed in a hit-and-run accident while crossing the road yesterday. The 72-year-old died on the spot in the 9.30 pm accident which occurred at Jalan Lanang here. Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the victim was crossing the road when he was hit by