Thursday, 17 July 2025

Author: Amyra Varkisa

High income potential in semiconductor industry

SIBU: The semiconductor industry which plays a crucial role in today’s fast-paced technological world offers high-income opportunities. “It’s understood that IC design and chip manufacturing in particular offer starting salaries of RM4,000 to RM6,000 for skilled professionals,” said Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee.

Sibu police chief assures safety amid social media claims

SIBU: Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili has dismissed social media claims suggesting that Sibu is “keras” (loosely interpreted as unsafe) following a recent shooting incident at Lorong Wong King Huo 21 last Friday.He assured the public that the security situation in Sibu remains under control and that police are

Maritime authorities inspect 33 vessels

KUCHING: A joint operation by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Sarawak and the Sarawak Regional Marine Department (JLWS) has led to the inspection of 33 vessels in Sarawak waters. Codenamed Ops Ambal Kuching-Tg Manis Bil 1/2024, the operation, held from Oct 23 to 24, aimed to enhance safety, enforce

Three injured in head-on collision

SARATOK: Three victims, including a senior citizen and a child, sustained minor injuries in a head-on collision near the Integrated Agricultural Development Area (IADA) office here this morning. Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), in a statement said, they received an emergency call at 7.36 am. “Upon arrival, it was

Lost elderly woman found safe

SRI AMAN: An 83-year-old woman was found safe and sound yesterday (Oct 26) after being reported missing since 11 am on Friday (Oct 25). According to the Sri Aman Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), the victim’s family filed a report after their mother did not return home when she left

Sibu second to set up child council

SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC), in collaboration with the Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC), has established its first Sibu Child Council, with 20 children aged 13 to 16 sworn in on Saturday (Oct 26). The swearing-in ceremony of Sarawak’s second Child Council was witnessed by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar

Brothers ward off intruders

KUCHING: Two brothers sustained injuries while defending themselves against three intruders during a home invasion at Mile 10, Beratok along Jalan Kuching-Serian on Wednesday night (Oct 23). Padawan police chief Supt Mohd Irwan Hafiz Md Radzi said the incident occurred at 7.30 pm. “Three masked individuals suddenly rushed into the

Immigration swoops down on 28 foreigners

KUCHING: The Sarawak Immigration Department arrested 28 foreign individuals around the district on Wednesday (Oct 23). The operation targeted locations such as commercial premises, reflexology centres, food establishments, premises suspected of being involved in illegal online gambling, and residential homes. According to a department statement today, immigration enforcement officers examined

Man hurt in brazen shooting incident

SIBU: A man believed to be in his 40s was seriously injured after being shot at Jalan Wong King Huo here today (Oct 24). It was believed that the man was shot while sitting inside his car at around 2.30 pm. Members of the public, who were nearby, quickly alerted