Tuesday, 9 December 2025

Author: Amyra Varkisa

Students urged to seek latest information

SIBU: The education promotion programmes organised by Yayasan Sarawak throughout the state is to ensure that all students can obtain the latest information on educational opportunities in Sarawak. Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek said this is especially crucial to Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia

Anyi offers one-off assistance for students

SIBU: Students in the Ngemah constituency have been urged to apply for a one-off education assistance through the Ngemah Service Centre. The call came from Ngemah assemblyman, Anyi Jana, at the Majlis Ngiling Bidai Gereja Methodist Sibu Jaya yesterday. According to Anyi, an education fund has been set aside to

Man’s body found floating near Terminal 2 Sarikei

SARIKEI: The body of an unidentified man was found floating in Sungai Rajang near Express Boat Terminal 2 here, yesterday afternoon. Sarikei Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) chief Mahmudin Narudin in a statement today said they received a distress call on the incident around 2.47pm. Five Bomba personnel, led by

In anticipation of good news

SIBU: Good news is on the horizon regarding Sibu’s redevelopment plan this upcoming Sarawak Independence Day. Speaking at a joint branch installation and Ngiling Bidai 2022 of SUPP Bawang Assan and Pelawan today, Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said that on this July 1, the Premier will come

SUPP eyes GE15 candidates

SIBU: The potential candidates for the Sibu and Lanang parliamentary seats in the upcoming 15th general election (GE15) are still under consideration. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian, who is also president of Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) told reporters this after officiating at a joint installation ceremony

Keeping clean begins with you

SIBU: You can bring about a cleaner environment by first cleaning your own house compound. Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) Chairman, Clarence Ting, made the point when officiating at the ‘Gotong Royong Mega 1.0 Perangi Aedes 2022’ at Kampung Bahagia Jaya Teku on Sunday. According to Ting whenever people gather and

Wonder of Bung Bratak takes judicial breath away

KUCHING: Bung Bratak, the 1,000ft high hill in Bau said to be the ancestral home of the Bidayuhs, has made a good impression on the judiciary here. Bung Bratak Chairman, Datuk Peter Minos said a total of 37 Judges and staff led by Judicial Commissioner, Alexander Siew visited Bung Bratak

Local councils to help control traffic

SIBU: Local councils will be roped into efforts to curb traffic congestion particularly in school areas. To achieve this the Ministry of Public Health, Housing and Local Government has introduced a traffic warden training programme for councils. Deputy Minister, Michael Tiang said five local councils participated in the training programme

Teacher welfare just as important

SIBU: The welfare of teachers should be taken care of as it is as important as student welfare. According to Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing, and Local Government, Michael Tiang, amidst challenges, some extent of welfare especially among teachers may have been overlooked. “Teachers are builders of our nation

Call to make rafting challenge a success

SIBU: The committee for the Selangau Rafting Challenge 2022 has been asked to carefully plan the event to ensure its success.Tamin assemblyman, Ir Christopher Gira Sambang, made the call in his Facebook posting on Thursday. According to Gira, commitment from all parties, including the secretariat, those responsible for the site