KUCHING: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of continuous rain for several areas in Sarawak starting yesterday until Wednesday (Mar 1). According to the notice issued at 1.30 pm yesterday, the areas involved are Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei, Sibu, Mukah and Bintulu (Tatau and
SIBU: Kong Tze Ling has been elected as the new president for Lions Club of Sibu Pahlawan for the 2023-2024 period taking over from Dr David Ling Sien Ngan whose term will expire on July 1. Kong who was appointed during the Lions Club of Sibu Pahlawan 25th Annual General
SIBU: A car crashed into a ditch and landed on its side; Fire and Rescue Department personnel were notified of the incident but when they arrived at the scene, neither the driver nor the passenger(s) were inside or anywhere near the vehicle. This was the scenario that confronted firefighters in
SIBU: Religious bodies, non-governmental associations (NGOs), and schools which received fund assistance from the Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR), are advised to implement their projects according to their respective applications. Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan said there are a few cases where they
SIBU: It will cost almost 80 per cent less to rent a stall at Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang Phase 2 Ramadan bazaar this year with the rent per stall capped at RM125. This follows feedback from operators who had raised concerns about the rent per stall charged at RM600 last
SIBU: Councillor Yii Souk Ming was re-elected as Sibu Journalists Association (SJA) chairman for the term 2023 to 2025. During the SJA annual general meeting that took place on Friday, Florence Nervyn was elected as deputy chairman. Meanwhile, Jane Moh Hwei May and Wong Leh Ching retained their position as
SIBU: The increased allocation of RM5.6 billion to Sarawak in Budget 2023 shows the close collaboration between the Sarawak government and Putrajaya, said Daro assemblyman Safiee Ahmad. He said there was an increase of RM440 million compared to the previous allocation which shows the federal government’s commitment to the welfare
SIBU: Women entrepreneurs must grab opportunities available under the Post-Covid Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. Deputy State Secretary (Operation) Datuk Hii Chang Kee who made the call said PCDS 2030 focuses on three important pillars which are economic prosperity, social inclusivity and sustainable development or environment. He added that under the
LIMBANG: The Limbang Divisional Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) has handed over disaster recovery aid to ease the burden of the fire victims of Rumah Bujang. According to Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS), the aid, which was channelled by Limbang Division Social Welfare Office, was distributed in a brief ceremony at
SIBU: Efforts are underway to help homeless people find their feet again with the temporary transit centre (TTG) getting them to already come out with their own products. Among the products so far are various sizes of baskets made from PVC packaging strips and uniquely designed cloth bags. Minister for