SIBU: Sharing knowledge and leadership experiences is seen as an important foundation in developing human capital, especially among today’s younger generation. Social work, welfare and community activist in Malaysia and ASEAN, Prof Dr Tunza Mohd Riduan said that human capital development did not only depend on the learning system but
SIBU: There is a need for the government to enact more comprehensive laws and policies to address electronic waste management following the increasing use of electric vehicles (EVs) which is expected to pose a major challenge to local authorities in the future. Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman, Clarence Ting Ing
SIBU: Development in Bawang Assan and Sibu as a whole must continue to focus on an inclusive and practical approach so that the benefits are truly felt by the people at the grassroots level. Bawang Assan State Assemblyman, Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh said the focus of development must include
SIBU: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Dudong and Sibu Jaya branches have proposed that the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government consider granting a special allowance to all doctors serving in Sarawak, regardless of whether they are from Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah or Sarawakians themselves. SUPP Dudong Branch vice chairman,
SIBU: A total of 59 orphans under the care of Juma’ani Tuanku Haji Bujang Welfare Complex (Peryatim) at Kemuyang here received donations in the form of complete sets of school uniforms and shoes through the compassionate initiative of Kim Hock Supermarket Sibu Jaya, together with several volunteers recently. The welfare
KUCHING: Gold savings for the long term are seen as relevant as the economic condition of the precious metal continues to remain at favourable price levels. Chegu Aiman Gold company director Aiman Abdul Hamid said gold has strong long-term savings value, especially amid steadily rising gold market conditions. “Looking at
SIBU: Nam Cheong Limited (Nam Cheong), one of Southeast Asia’s leading Offshore Support Vessel (OSV) providers based in Sarawak, has entered into a sales agreement with PetroVietnam Technical Services Corporation (PTSC), an established Vietnam-based offshore and marine group, to sell one 4,000 deadweight tonne (DWT) platform supply vessel (PSV) for
SIBU: Two luxury cars were the focus of Special Christmas Ops 2025 and Ops Luxury when both were seized by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) Sibu for using expired road tax. The stern action was taken in an enforcement operation carried out around Sibu town, as part of JPJ’s ongoing
SIBU: A total 100 primary school students from the Matu area participated in the inaugural ‘Knowledge Camp’ programme organised by Pustaka Negeri Sarawak (Pustaka) Sibu recently, in collaboration with Fire Brigade and Rescue (Bomba) Daro Station held at Rangkesao, Kuala Matu. Among the participating schools were SK Camporan Daro, SK
SIBU: A total of 14 types of goods have been listed under the implementation of the 2025 Christmas festive Season Maximum Price Scheme (SHMMP) for the Sibu Division. Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Sibu branch head, Kelyn Bolhassan @ Haliward said the SHMMP would last for