SIBU: A total of 14 recipients comprising various NGOs and associations received Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants totalling RM147,000 from the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) Bawang Assan Service Centre here today. Bawang Assan assemblyman Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh, when met by reporters, said this is the first batch of
PADAWAN: Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a 12-year-old girl reported missing here recently. According to Padawan Police Chief, Supt Mohd Irwan Hafiz Md Radzi, the girl, identified as Hasidah Halid, was last seen wearing a black tudung, a black and white long-sleeved striped shirt with brown long
SIBU: Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee, has called on house owners in Rejang Park here, who were affected by a long-standing sewage issue, to come forward and claim reimbursement for toilet repair expenses incurred using their own funds. Tiang said the
KUCHING: A five-year-old boy from Kampung Semera, Asajaya, is fighting a courageous battle against leukaemia with unwavering determination despite the hardships his family faces. Hope Place Kuching, in a statement, said that Muhammad Aqil Hazwan Khalid was diagnosed with Precursor B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in September last year. He was
SIBU: The Borneo Cultural Festival (BCF) 2025 themed ‘The Rhythm of Borneo’ will run from Jul 3 to 12 with greater emphasis on local culture. Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) deputy chairman Mohammed Abdullah Izkandar Datuk Roseley said instead of the usual ethnic-themed arches, this year, there will be a mini
SIBU: The first coordination meeting on the proposed construction of a new school, Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Abang Ali Sibu, was held in Kuching on Monday. “In line with the advice of the Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, the school will be built if the Ministry
SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) is moving towards finalising a long-term strategy to address the increasing plastic waste at the Kemuyang sanitary landfill, as Cell Number Two approaches full capacity. SMC Chairman, Clarence Ting Ing Horh, said immediate and sustainable solutions are being considered, with an emphasis on infrastructure
SIBU: Sarawak’s pineapple industry is gearing up for a significant transformation, with Tanjung Manis set to emerge as a major production and export hub, fuelled by strong foreign investor interest. JG Sarava Sdn Bhd (JGS) Managing Director, Datuk Jeyarajan Sri Ramalu, announced ambitious plans to establish a modern pineapple processing
KUCHING: Five individuals sustained minor injuries after the car they were in skidded off the road and crashed into the road barrier along Jalan FAC, Matang here yesterday. According to the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), an emergency call was received at 5.31 pm, prompting the dispatch of a
SIBU: The International Day of Families 2025 celebration served as a vital platform to strengthen family institutions and promote unity among Sarawak’s diverse communities. According to Bawang Assan State Assemblyman, Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh, the programme organised by National Consumer Action Council (MTPN) went beyond commemorating the annual date
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