KUCHING: The Malaysian Vapers Alliance (MVA) has expressed its disappointment with the government’s move to ban e-cigarettes, together with tobacco and other products. MVA president Khairil Azizi Khairuddin said it was wrong for the government to categorise vape with traditional cigarettes as there was enough scientific evidence to show that
SIBU: The long-awaited annual Sibu International BASE Jump event is making its comeback this September after two years. Sibu Resident Wong Hee Sieng said the 12th edition of the event will be held from Sept 15 to 17 at Wisma Sanyan here. “This event is organised in collaboration with the
SIBU: Malaysia-China relations are expected to improve gratly under the leadership of Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob. In his Facebook post today, the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy to the People’s Republic of China cum chairman of Malaysia-China Business Council (MCBC), Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, said Malaysians also hoped for
SIBU: A total of 210 packs of frozen meat were donated by Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bukit Assek Service Centre to the less fortunate at Masjid Al-Muhajirin, Sentosa Salim in conjunction with Aidiladha. “Each pack contains about 1kg of frozen meat, distributed to underprivileged Muslim families in this area
SIBU: After 33 years of moving in and out of various premises here, the Sibu branch of the Malaysia Islamic Welfare Organisation (Perkim) finally has a building to call its own. An elated Perkim Sibu chairperson Datin Sharifah Zaidah Syed Abdul Aziz said that it was a dream come true
SIBU: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg attended an Aidiladha qurban programme at Masjid Al-Qadim here. The event on Monday (July 11) was organised by Lembaga Amanah Kebajikan Islam Sibu. Later, Abang Johari presented qurban meat to 20 asnaf families. A total of 50 asnaf families from
SIBU: A total of 232 stalls have been set up at Dataran Tuanku Bujang Fasa 2 in conjunction with the Borneo Cultural Festival Sales and Exhibition Expo (BCF TRADEX) from July 8 to July 23. Its coordinator, Ling Hua Wee said that BCF TRADEX is a good platform for youngsters
SIBU: The Village Security and Development Committee (JKKK) and Ketua Masyarakat, Ketua Kaum’s (KMKK) non-transparency in managing the funds from the government is seen as a source of contention in longhouses. Daro assemblyman Shafiee Ahmad was speaking to the media after officiating the closing of N43 Daro KMKK and JKKK
SIBU: Tuai Rumah from the opposition party should not prohibit government representatives from entering their longhouses. This was said by Dudong assemblyman Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing when officiating at the close of the Dudong KMKK and Village Security and Development Committee course on Thursday (July 7). “They cannot arbitrarily
SIBU: The Ketua Kaum or community leaders (KMKK) and Village Security and Development Committee (JKKK) courses are good in ensuring grassroots leaders understand their responsibilities. “We are aware that the role of KMKK and JKKK is not easy. This is why the state government through the district office and the
