Saturday, 13 December 2025

Author: Amyra Varkisa

UiTM student crowned Kumang

SIBU: Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) student, Deirdre Serena Sendi Michael Remy  captured the ‘Kumang’ title during the M.O Sarawak 12th Gala Night on Saturday. The 25-year-old talented lass beat eight other finalists to bring home various prizes including RM3,000 cash, a trophy, a bouquet and a Borneo Medispa voucher worth

Motivational talk by famous speaker Oct 2

SIBU: A motivational talk to bring the public out of negative thoughts and low self-values is scheduled to take place here on Oct 2. The programme organised by the Lions Club International 308-A2 Region 2, Region 3, and district governor Kapitan Connie Loh will feature a speaker Goh Siok Boon who

Chinese chambers urged to help develop Sarawak

SIBU: Members of the Association of Sarawak Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCCIS) are urged to work together with the state government to bring Sarawak into a developed state by 2030. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian made the call when officiating at the ACCCIS annual general

Attractive prizes offered in Sibu Heritage Photography Contest

SIBU: The Photographic Society of Sibu will organise the Sibu Heritage Photography Contest from September 2 to October 9 in conjunction with its 70th club anniversary, offering attractive prizes for the winners. The contest is open to all Malaysians in three categories namely Landscape, People, and Food which involved their

Mission to preserve historical buildings

SIBU: The state government under the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Art is on a mission to preserve historical buildings in Sarawak. Its Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said a number of these buildings have been gazetted throughout the state by the Ministry. “Most of them

Talk to boost self-esteem to be held on Oct 2

SIBU: A motivational talk to boost self-esteem will be organised on Oct 2, here. The programme, organised by the Lions Club International 308-A2 Region 2, Region 3, and district governor Kapitan Connie Loh, will feature a prominent speaker in China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, Goh Siok Boon. According to the

Youths urged to venture into agriculture

SIBU: There are bright prospects in the agriculture industry and the young generation should not hesitate to take the plunge. Sekolah Menengah (SM) Wong Nai Siong Management Board chairman Temenggung Datuk Vincent Lau Lee Ming said the government has implemented new policies and injected more funds to ensure strong support

Carnival draws big crowd nightly

SIBU: The Sibu Jaya Carnival has been drawing the people to Sibu Jaya nightly ever since its official opening on Aug 31. Its attractions include a water fiesta, a battle of the bands, a beauty pageant, a tribal food festival, a motocross championship and a mega concert. The carnival will

Kembara Merdeka Keluarga Malaysia convoy a hit

BINTULU: The Kembara Merdeka Keluarga Malaysia (KMKM) convoy saw the participation of members from the Bintulu Big Bikers Association. The convoy’s journey to Rh Ijau Undah, Sungai Sebemban, Kuala Tatau started from Promenade Hotel here with the flag-off done by Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming early Monday (Aug

More needs to be done to advance women

KUCHING: Digital technology has helped open doors for women to blaze a trail and progress exponentially in various sectors. According to Angkatan Zaman Mansang Sarawak (AZAM) Sarawak Chairman Datuk William Nyigor, the opportunities for elevating women’s development as well as their contributions to society are diverse – from family development