KANOWIT: A temporary evacuation centre (PPS) has been opened at Dewan Datuk Aaron, Bawan, to house victims of the fire at Rumah Paulus Yan, Sungai Bawan, which occurred on Wednesday (Jan 15). The Sarawak State Disaster Management Committee (JPBNS), in a statement, said that the PPS was opened at 2.30
KUCHING: An English teacher from SK Long Sebangang, Lawas, Muhammad Nazmi Rosli, has received international recognition after being named one of the 50 finalists for the Global Teacher Prize 2025. The achievement was met with congratulations from Malaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who expressed his pride in Muhammad
SIBU: A 58-year-old man was found dead, believed to have been electrocuted, during a fire at Jalan Kuok Tiong, Sungai Bidut here last night (Jan 15). According to Zone 4 Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) chief Andy Alie, the victim was found in a ditch near the scene of the
SIBU: Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee has called on the people of Sibu to continue building the town with their dreams, passion and commitment. He said that some Sibu leaders have recently expressed disappointment, suggesting that the town’s prospects seem gloomy.
SIBU: SUPP’s Bawang Assan branch chairman Kevin Lau, visited Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Kwong Hua to assess the flood situation and its impact on students taking the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination. He said the visit aimed to ensure students and teachers received the necessary support. “With exams continuing until
SIBU: Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee has highlighted the critical role of media practitioners in delivering accurate information to the public. He stated that the information shared, particularly about Sarawak’s development plans and the government’s achievements for the people, is essential
SIBU: Thanks to the swift action of the Civil Defence Force (APM), the SPM examination at SMK Kwong Hua, Sungai Bidut here proceeded smoothly despite unexpected challenges. According to Sibu APM officer Major Wan Mohd Jabir Wan Mohd Badrudin, a team of three APM personnel arrived as early as 7am
KANOWIT: A married couple and their four-month-old baby were rescued after being stranded on the roof of their van along Jalan Lukut Penyulau here due to rising floodwaters. The family was en route to open their shop when their journey was halted by severe flooding, leaving them trapped and unable
SIBU: Persistent rain over the past few days, coupled with the king tide, caused flooding in parts of Jalan Lanang and Terminal Penumpang Sibu last night (Jan 12). According to Fire and Rescue Department Zone 4 chief Andy Alie, the water levels were on the rise. “Our team has observed
SIBU: Newly-elected SUPP Bawang Assan branch chairman, Kelvin Lau, has pledged to work closely with his committee, as well as the youth and women’s wings, to foster unity among all branch members. Speaking at the installation ceremony for the branch committee which was officiated by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr
