SIBU: The area around Kutien Memorial Garden here has big potentials to be turned into a leisure park, says Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek. In making the suggestion, he said such a transformation would greatly benefit the place. “In this area, we have the memorial garden, Bukit Lima
KUCHING: The Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Raghad Kurdi Taib attended the royal banquet at Istana Nurul Iman, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam yesterday. Around 3000 distinguished guests attended the royal banquet that marked the 76th birthday of Brunei
SIBU: Waving colonial flags tarnishes the spirit of Sarawak’s independence, says Syed Hamzah Wan Hamid Edruce. The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Bumiputera wing supreme council member said that the clonial flag was lowered during Sarawak Independence Day on July 22, 1963 and the Rajah era flag was hoisted. “Yes,
SIBU: A total of 750 blood donors attended the World Blood Donor Day cum Recognition 2022 here yesterday (July 16). Speaking at the ceremony, Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Sibu adviser, Temenggong Datuk Vincent Lau hoped all the donors will continue giving blood. “Encourage your family members and friends who
SIBU: The Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Sibu Branch has come in for praise for its tireless work in the community here. It has contributed and undeniably impacted people’s lives here, said Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing, and Local Government, Michael Tiang. “I guess I can say that MRCS
SIBU: The Sarawak Civil Defence Force (APM) is expected to set up 10 more district operational control centres throughout the state. This was revealed by its director, Abdul Wahab Rahim when met by reporters during the APM Sibu district ‘Frontliners’ Appreciation Dinner yesterday. According to Abdul Wahab, the additional centres
SIBU: People must remain vigilant even though Malaysia has moved into the endemic phase of COVID-19. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Michael Tiang said compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) should continue to be observed at all times. According to him, this is essential as the
SIBU: Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng has urged the people to come forward and pledge to donate their organs to save lives.He said the main purpose of this organ donor impact was to help others to continue their lives. “I remember that back in 2000, then, I was the president
KUCHING: SME Association of Sarawak’s newly elected president Jordan Ong Chung Siang assures that he will lead the association to a greater height with integrity and commitment. SME Association of Sarawak in its press statement yesterday revealed that Ong was the former secretary-general of the association. He won the presidency
SIBU: Proposing a new Malaysia Agreement (MA) is inappropriate and should not happen, says Safiee Ahmad. The Daro assemblyman added that it was similar to running away from the responsibility of fulfilling the agreement, which was unanimously agreed upon by previous leaders when forming Malaysia. He said he fully supported
