SIBU: Entrepreneurs, creators and innovators here have been told not to let anyone tell them they have to be in a big city to make it big. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee, said the digital world had no zip code, and
SIBU: Education reforms should never be rushed, as the future of countless students is at stake, said Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Dudong Branch Chairman, Wong Ching Yong. He had expressed concern over the Education Ministry’s plan to implement the nationwide “co-teaching” or dual-teacher classroom system by 2027. Wong, who
SIBU: The Sibu Life Care Society (SLCS) has been lauded for their continuous efforts in contributing to the welfare and health of the community for 40 years. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government said the society has become a symbol of love and humanity, providing assistance to
SIBU: Malaysia needs to accelerate its efforts towards sustainable mobility, so as not to be left behind in the global trend towards net-zero emissions, says Bawang Assan Assemblyman, Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh. He pointed out the rapid transformation of the automotive world — through electric vehicles, hydrogen technology and
SERIAN: Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (SJK) Chung Hua Serian now has a new academic block and a mini sports track worth RM3 million. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, said the project also includes the construction of a Confucius Garden and the Liu Tzu Memorial Garden, honoring a
SIBU: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has found that the quality of mobile networks around Sibu town is at a good and stable level, based on a recent coverage test. According to a statement by MCMC today (Nov 7), the assessment was carried out following complaints from the
SIBU: The state government’s plan to expand the establishment of Community Social Support Centres (CSSC) has finally been realised here, making it the second centre of its kind after Kuching. Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said the establishment of the Sibu CSSC
SIBU: The introduction of the co-teaching method, with two teachers managing a single classroom under the 2027 School Curriculum, is concerning as it could potentially impose more workload on teachers. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Youth Central Chairman, Cr Kevin Lau Kor Jie, said the new co-teaching method would require
SIBU: Pelawan assemblyman Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee says the Ling Kai Cheng Road upgrading project is progressing smoothly. He noted that following feedback from members of the public regarding dust generated during the construction period, he immediately coordinated with the contractor and suggested giving priority to the road section
SIBU: Healthcare matters are constitutionally under federal jurisdiction — this is a fact, not a political excuse, says Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Youth Central chief Councillor Kevin Lau Kor Jie. He stated that it is irresponsible for Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen to propose that the Sarawak government establish