Author: Amyra Varkisa

Free health checks on Oct 8

SIBU: Residents are invited to join the “One-Day Sibu Health Day: Kidney Awareness” event organised by the Sibu Kidney Foundation (SKF) in collaboration with the Centre for Research of Innovation and Sustainable Development (CRISD). “This programme aims to raise awareness about the importance of kidney health and provide the local

TYT’s heart goes out to victims of Sibu fire

SIBU: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife, Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, expressed sympathies to the families affected by the fire in Kampung Hilir here yesterday (Sept 22). “My wife and I are deeply saddened by the tragedy in Kampung Hilir, where

Len highlights Abang Jo’s role in bringing progress to Belawai Beach

TANJUNG MANIS: The comprehensive development project implemented by the Sarawak government is a key factor in attracting tourists to Belawai Beach. Deputy Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration, and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has played a significant role in

Hasidah explains role of Women’s Bureau in uplifting lot of rural folk

SARIKEI: The Women’s Bureau plays a key role in managing daily activities to improve the socio-economic status of individuals and families through various fields of interest. According to Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (MA63 Law and Federal-State Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Awan Ghazali, women can venture into various

TYT urges Para SUKMA athletes urged to enhance unity

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar urged athletes to use 21st Para Malaysia Games (SUKMA) 2024 as a platform to enhance unity among inter-state participants. “My hope is that every athlete representing their state in Para Sukma 2024 will compete with a strong spirit

Fire rages through Kampung Hilir, 15 houses destroyed

SIBU: More than 150 individuals were left homeless after an inferno laid waste to 15 houses in Kampung Hilir here last night (Sept 22). Fortunately, no casualties were reported, and the viral post circulating online stating a four-year-old child perished in the incident is false. Fire and Rescue Department Zone

Sibu Jaya Water Fiesta makes a big splash

SIBU: The Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC), in collaboration with Amcorp Sibujaya, has once again pulled off a resounding success with their iconic annual event, the Sibu Jaya Water Fiesta, drawing over 20,000 enthusiastic participants. Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, said that

Two fire cases keep firemen busy

SIBU: It was a busy day for both Sibu Central and Sungai Merah Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) stations as they responded to two separate fire incidents here on Saturday. Firefighters from Sungai Merah received an emergency call at 12.34 pm about a fire at a birdhouse in Rantau Panjang.

UTS beats target, enrolls 4,218 students

SIBU: The University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) has surpassed its student enrolment target of 4,000 students a year ahead of schedule, said Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee. “Our goal was to reach 4,000 students by 2025, but we have already exceeded that with

UTS mulls English learning and teaching centre

SIBU: Universiti Teknologi Sarawak (UTS) is planning to enhance English language proficiency by establishing a dedicated English learning and teaching centre on its campus. According to UTS chairman Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee, the university will collaborate with the Sarawak Ministry of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development (MEITD) to bring this