Author: Amyra Varkisa

Professional journalism more crucial than ever in digital era

SIBU: The role of professional journalists is increasingly vital in ensuring the dissemination of accurate and credible information, particularly in today’s fast-paced and challenging digital age. Deputy Dewan Rakyat Speaker Alice Lau said the public’s heavy reliance on social media has made news delivery more open, but at the same

Community association pledges commitment to inclusive service

SIBU: The Sibu Division Chinese Community Leaders Association remains committed to its core values of professionalism, efficiency, and inclusive service to all communities, regardless of race or background. According to its president, Temenggong Datuk Vincent Lau Lee Ming, the association has worked hand in hand with the Resident’s Office, District

Dr Sim; We need a heart centre that’s within reach for Sarawakians

SIBU: Sarawak should have a heart centre within a three-hour travel radius for all residents, similar to the standard already in place in Malaya. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the state deserves the same level of healthcare access as other parts of the country. “I always

Iban urged to preserve cultural traditions amid longhouse evolution

SIBU: Despite the transformation of longhouse structures with the use of modern materials such as concrete and bricks, the Iban community has been urged to continue preserving the traditions and customs inherited from their ancestors. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan Branch chairman Councillor Kevin Lau commended the residents

YSISS Sibu awaits Bomba approval before official opening

SIBU: The Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School (YSISS) Sibu building is currently undergoing Fire and Rescue Department (BOMBA) Occupation Permit (OP) approval before it can officially open, said Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee. The Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development said that both teachers and students are currently enrolled

‘Ruai’ and ‘tanju’ upgrades for all Nangka longhouses

SIBU: The ruai and tanju sections of all 34 longhouses within the Nangka state constituency are set to receive a facelift through an upgrading project, says Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee. The Nangka assemblyman said the project would be carried out in stages

Tiang celebrates Aidiladha with local Muslim community

SIBU: Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee, joined the local Muslim community here in celebrating Hari Raya Aidiladha with visits to Surau Darul Taqwa in Rejang Park and Masjid Darul Firdaus in Jalan Apollo on Saturday. The Pelawan assemblyman was received by

Man nabbed with meth worth over RM12,000

SIBU: A 29-year-old local man was arrested by the police for drug trafficking after he was found in possession of methamphetamine worth more than RM12,000 on Thursday. Sibu Police Chief, ACP Zulkipli Suhaili, in a statement said that the suspect was nabbed by a narcotics team from Sibu District Police

Senior citizen dies after 4WD overturns in ditch

MIRI: A senior citizen was killed after the four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle he was driving overturned into a roadside ditch along Pan Borneo Highway, near Rumah Panjang Michael in Suai here, today. According to the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), the Batu Niah fire station received a distress call