SIBU: Many automobile repair workshops are currently facing a severe shortage of skilled talent and are in desperate need of suitable technical personnel in light of technological advancement in the industry. Restrictions to work permit applications for foreign workers has only made this shortage worse. “We hope the government will
SIBU: The GP Sibujaya Extreme Motocross Championship 2024, a key event of Sibujaya Bike Week 2024, has the potential to become a major tourism draw. Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) chairman Sempurai Petrus Ngelai likened its potential impact to that of Formula 1 and MotoGP races in Sepang. “I believe
ASAJAYA: Five people sustained injuries in a three-vehicle accident along Jalan Asajaya here yesterday (Nov 9). The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said it received a distress call about the incident, which involved an Isuzu D-Max, a Proton Saga, and a motorcycle, at around 12.14 pm. “The accident left two
KANOWIT: A father and son experienced a frightening ordeal when the Toyota Dyna towing lorry they were travelling in veered off the road and plunged into a 5-metre-deep ravine along Jalan Kanowit-Julau last night (Nov 8). The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) received an emergency call at 9.30 pm yesterday.
KUCHING: A security personnel was killed after his motorcycle collided with a trailer lorry at Jalan Kwong Lee Bank here on Friday. Kuching Deputy Police Chief Supt Merbin Lisa, in a statement on Saturday, said the accident occurred at around 12.49 pm. “The accident is believed to have occurred when
SIBU: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has called for the urgent completion of the riverbed survey in Sibu, warning that further delays could compromise the accuracy of vital data needed for flood mitigation efforts. Speaking at a meeting to review the progress of Sibu’s flood
SARIKEI: The construction of the Batang Rajang Bridge on Jalan Sungai Pasi, valued at RM321 million, is on track for completion by March 2025, according to Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. Uggah, who also serves as the Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development, confirmed that the project, which
SIBU: The 2024 National Electric Vehicle (EV) Forum and Workshop aligns perfectly with the Sarawak government’s vision for a new economy, says Bawang Assan assemblyman Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh. He highlighted that Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg frequently emphasises the importance of the green economy,
MIRI: Narcotics police arrested two local men for allegedly possessing drugs worth RM2,730 at a housing area here on Wednesday. Miri police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu in a statement on Friday said the suspects were arrested at around 3 pm. During the raid, police found one plastic packet and
SIBU: The suspect in the baby dumping case in Jalan Tong Sang on Oct 29, was brought before the Magistrates’ Court, Friday (Nov 8) on charges of rape. The charges were read to him before Magistrate Romario Jonoi and no plea was recorded from the accused, aged 44. According to
