SIBU: Twenty individuals were detained at eight different locations by the Sibu Enforcement Unit (UPI) of the Malaysian Immigration Department on Wednesday. The department, in a statement via it official Facebook page, today (Sept 12) said that acting on complaints and intelligence, inspections were conducted at several locations starting
SIBU: Sibu Water Board (SWB) will start the water pipe installation work along Salim Road starting tomorrow (Sept 13). SWB, in a statement today, said that the project would upgrade the capacity of the Salim Water Treatment Plant from 150 MLD per day to 300 MLD per day to increase
The Iban rock band Masterpiece has released a new single titled “Menyadi”, which reinterprets the concept of sibling bonds, extending it beyond blood relations to encompass close friendships. Vocalist Depha Masterpiece explained that the song reflects on friendships that endure hardships, likening these connections to sibling relationships. “The song is
The popular Iban rock band from Sarawak, Masterpiece, is expanding its horizons to Indonesia as they are currently in discussions about a collaboration with the well-known Indonesian band Dadali. According to Masterpiece’s band manager, Gerald Ningkan, they are discussing the song to be used for the collaboration. “The song is
SIBU: The Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (Mosti) launched the Ruang Daya Cipta (RDC) here on today (Sept 9) as part of its efforts to foster the values of Science, Technology, Innovation and Economy (STIE) among communities, particularly in rural areas. According to a press statement by Yayasan Inovasi
SIBU: The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti) is encouraging Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) across Malaysia to apply for STEM Camps at their schools. This initiative is part of a collaboration between schools and Mosti to expose students to Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) fields. Mosti secretary-general Datuk Dr Aminuddin
SIBU: Kembara Sains Borneo (KBS) 2024 has attracted 27,000 students as of Sept 6. Science, Technology, and Innovation Ministry Secretary General, Datuk Dr Aminuddin Hassim said at this rate they might exceed their target of 35,000 students. “Last year, we carried out a similar programme but in a different format,
SIBU: Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee has called for more festivals to be celebrated collectively to foster unity among different communities. Taking the Mid-Autumn Festival as an example, Tiang said the celebration holds as much significance as the Chinese New Year
SIBU: The Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Sibu branch donated food items and used clothes to two families who lost their homes in a fire in Kampung Sentosa recently. Its chairman, Penghulu Chua Hiong Kee, said the MRCS Sibu branch donated 18 sacks of clothes, 31 blankets, mineral water, instant
SIBU: Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee will allocate RM20,000 to the Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) Sibu Branch starting next year to assist teachers suffering from critical illnesses. He said that the allocation is specifically designated for this purpose and is an
