SIBU: Female constituents in the Bukit Assek constituency stand to benefit when 5,000 bottles of cooking oil will be distributed through the International Women’s Day Caring Programme in conjunction with the International Women’s Day celebration on March 8. Bukit Assek assemblyman, Joseph Chieng Jin Ek, said the number of distributions
SIBU: The design drawings for the proposed bridge project connecting the west bank to the town centre here have been completed. Disclosing this, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the project was proposed by the Sarawak United People Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan Branch Chairman, Cr Kevin Lau
SIBU: The media plays an important role as a strategic partner in ensuring transparency, accountability and effectiveness of public administration, says Bawang Assan state assemblyman, Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh. He stressed that the media should not be seen as an adversary but rather as an important bridge between the
SIBU: Nam Cheong Limited (Nam Cheong), one of Southeast Asia’s leading Offshore Support Vessel (OSV) providers based in Sarawak, recently secured shipbuilding contracts worth USD64.5 million (RM250.74 million) for four units of OSV from an established United Arab Emirates (UAE) based global energy maritime logistics company. This marks the Group’s
SIBU: The target of 25,000 participants is set to make the 2026 Sibu Division ‘Lan Berambeh Sungkei’, the 8th edition to be held on March 7, a success. Sibu Division Resident, Abang Mohamad Porkan Abang Budiman, said the programme organised by the Sibu Division Islamic Festival Standing Committee in collaboration
SIBU: A 27-year-old man was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment by the Sessions Court here on Tuesday (Feb 24) for committing mischief by fire. Judge Musyiri Peet convicted Boniface Manat from Saratok of the offence after accepting his guilty plea. The charge against Boniface stated that he committed mischief by
SIBU: A total of 50 individuals from needy groups here received assistance through the Community Caring Pilgrimage Programme in conjunction with Ramadan 1447H and Aidilfitri 2026, recently. Sibu BAKIT branch chairman, Mohammad Saifuddin Othman Kamal said the programme reflected continuous efforts in fostering the spirit of gotong-royong and the value
SIBU: Lawyer Boston Ho Teck Howe has been elected as the 28th president of the Lions Club of Sibu Pahlawan (LCSP). Ho who had served as the club’s 1st vice president assumed the post following the club’s Annual General Meeting here recently. His term of office will commence on July
SIBU: The prosperity and development of this riverine town rely on the collective efforts of every member of the multi-ethnic community. Pointing out this, Teochew Association Sibu (TAS) chairman, Kapitan Su Ngio Kee, stated only through unity and cooperation that it is able to move forward to address challenges, seizing
SIBU: Sarawak has always been known for its multicultural harmony, built on mutual respect and trust among its people. Pointing out this, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, said this hard-earned unity must be protected. “Issues should not be unnecessarily politicised, and social stability should