Author: Amyra Varkisa

Hold Pesta Kanowit annually

KANOWIT: The organisation of events such as Pesta Kanowit is an initiative to preserve our heritage and should be held annually, said Minister of National Unity Datuk Seri Aaron Ago Dagang. He said that his ministry also organised various other activities during Pesta Kanowit to foster unity among the public.

Kanowit Waterfront has unique double-decker design

SIBU: The Kanowit Waterfront is the first in the region to feature a  double-decker design, according to Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. He expressed his gratitude to the local representatives, including Kanowit MP Datuk Seri Aaron Ago Dagang, Machan assemblyman Allan Siden Gramong, and Ngemah assemblyman Anyi

Call to continue supporting GPS reps

KANOWIT: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian has urged the people here to continue supporting the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) representatives (YBs). He said that in just five years, Kanowit had shown rapid progress and development. “The last time I was here was five years ago before COVID-19.

Book fair galore at SRDC’s public library Sept 19 – 29

SIBU: The Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC), in collaboration with Big Bad Wolf Book Fair, has made a collection of approximately 100,000 books available to the public from September 19 to 29. SRDC chairman Sempurai Petrus Ngelai said that the initiative aims to inspire children to read, noting the rarity

Join SMC’s 13th Christmas Tree Decoration Contest

SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) is inviting organisations to participate in its 13th Christmas Tree Decoration Contest. The competition will run from November 25 to December 31 at Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang Fasa 1. “The first prize is RM3,000, second prize RM2,000, and third prize RM1,000. All participants will

UTS and GRM inks MoU to boost digital infrastructure

SIBU: The University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Global Resources Management (GRM) in an effort to enhance its digitalisation expertise in the education field. According to its vice-chancellor, Prof Datuk Dr Khairuddin Ab Hamid, GRM is an impressive and large company in digitalisation,

Sibu urged to request for performing arts centre  

SIBU: The establishment of a performing arts centre in any location depends on the initiative of local leaders and communities, said Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, the Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts. He said the Sarawak government is converting the old Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) building

Isuzu D-Max owners go overland for M’sia Day

SIBU: Isuzu D-Max owners in Sibu proudly showcased their patriotic spirit by joining the Isuzu Merdeka Convoy, which was part of the Malaysia Day 2024 celebrations here today (Sept 16). A total of 41 Isuzu D-Max vehicles, carrying 150 participants, embarked on a 40km convoy from the new Isuzu Sibu

Banking on sports to unite and foster bonds

KUCHING: A Unity Sports League Programme got underway in Kota Kinabalu on Sunday. It was flagged off by National Unity Minister, Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang, with the primary objective being to strengthen the bonds between various races and cultures, using sport as a platform. In his speech, Aaron said that

Betong most developed division, says Uggah

SPAOH: The Betong Division has achieved over 90 per cent progress in electricity, roads, and clean water infrastructure, making it the most developed division in the Sarawak region, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. He also said that the Spaoh district has already achieved 100 per cent progress