SIBU: Former New Sarawak Tribune journalist Clarence Ting passed away on Wednesday at Sibu Hospital after a long illness. Ting, 63, suffered a stroke in 2011. He leaves behind wife Marie Doris Pui Tshiu Fan, and four grown-up children –sons Ting Zhong Herr and Ting Zhong Shu, and daughters Ting
SIBU: University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) held its third charity event called ‘Show You Care, Give A Share’ by giving basic food necessity aid to 58 families here on Monday (March 13). Its vice-chancellor Professor Datuk Dr Khairuddin Abdul Hamid said the event organised by the School of Business Management
SIBU: Opposition Sarawak Democratic Action Party’s (DAP) unique position as part of the federal government has put it in a better position to serve. “We are in a better position to serve the people,” said State DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen, noting that as the party is in the federal
SIBU: An actual commitment by the federal government to equal partnership with Sarawak and Sabah can finally be seen through the Unity Government, said Steven Sim. The Democratic Action Party (DAP) National Organising Secretary stressed that the increase in allocation to Sabah and Sarawak in Budget 2023 is one of
SIBU: A total of four shoplots in a seven-decade-old shophouse in Pasar Pulau Babi here were engulfed in flames in the wee hours of today (March 12). A mobile phone shop was initially the only location affected by the incident, which took place in a two-storey building near Sibu Night Market,
SIBU: Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sibu Service Centre P.212 is offering welfare subsidy assistance to all voters in the Sibu Parliamentary constituency. According to Sibu Member of Parliament, Oscar Ling, the subsidy involves the purchase of wheelchairs and medical beds for sick individuals. “The initiative has been offered since March
SIBU: Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) today organised the Peat Swamp Night Walk at Bukit Lima Nature Reserve (BLNR) in conjunction with World Wildlife Day 2023. SFC, in a statement, said 30 participants registered to participate in the event which was being organised for the first time as a result of
SELANGAU: Native Customary Rights (NCR) land owners should discard any negative perceptions they may have about those who strive to help them develop their land. Minister in Premier’s Office, Datuk John Sikie Tayai said, they should look at the long-term result as the effort will bring profit to the land
SIBU: Medical assistants have been urged to further empower the profession in line with developments in the medical world. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Michael Tiang said the world of medicine and health is becoming more rapid and sophisticated in various aspects such as the use
SIBU: The Sarawak Maritime Industry Association (SAMIN) will participate in an exhibition organised by the Indonesian Ship Owners Association at the Jakarta International Expo on May 15-17. SAMIN chairman, Dr Renco Yong said, the event named Sea Indonesia 2023 will showcase the latest products, technology and services in the maritime