SIBU: Over the past year, Bukit Assek constituency has continued to progress steadily in many areas, including community development, infrastructure improvements, education, youth engagement, sport facilities, and social welfare initiatives. Bukit Assek state asemblyman, Joseph Chieng Jin Ek, pointed out that these efforts would not be complete without fair, accurate
SIBU: Road accident statistics in Sibu Division show a worrying trend as the number of fatal accidents last year recorded the highest figure in the past six years. Transport Minister, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, said a total of 39 fatal accident cases were recorded in Sibu Division throughout 2025,
SIBU: The Sessions Court here today fined a private ambulatory care centre RM50,000, in default of five months’ imprisonment, for operating without a required licence. Judge Musyiri Peet convicted the accused after the accused pleaded guilty to the charge. He handed down the sentence after having considered the brief facts,
SIBU: The Sarawak Medical Committee, a key body focused on health governance and regulation in the State, will be set up to work alongside the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC). Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee said the initiative is significant step in
SIBU: Rejang Medical Centre (RMC) today officially launched the second phase of a new, state-of-the-art tertiary hospital facility here. This expansion costing RM200 million, is specifically designed to end the “referral drain” to Kuching, bringing high-complexity medical interventions to the 800,000 residents of the Rejang River Basin. The ceremony was
SIBU: New Era University College (NEUC) in Selangor will set aside RM350,000 over the next seven years to support outstanding students from Sarawak who pursue further studies there. The ‘Giving Back to Society, Nurturing Talents’ scholarship programme amounts to RM50,000 a year from 2026-2032. “After discussion and deliberation, NEUC has
SIBU: The Sibu Methodist Schools Alumni Association (SMSAA) has fully sponsored the construction of three pickleball courts at SMK Methodist at a cost of RM82,000, reinforcing its commitment to youth development, healthy lifestyles and holistic education. Bukit Assek assemblyman, Joseph Chieng Jin Ek, who is also the SMSAA president, officiated
SIBU: A total of 1,000 senior citizens in the Pelawan state constituency received a donation of one kilogramme of minced pork in conjunction with the forthcoming Chinese New Year celebration through a programme held at Rejang Park Commercial Centre here on Saturday. A portion of the minced pork was also
SIBU: The Sibu Christian Youth Association (YMCA) Community Park in Jalan Terap here, covering an area of approximately 1,297 square metres, will be developed at a cost of RM350,000 through the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) allocation. Bukit Assek Assemblyman, Joseph Chieng Jin Ek said the community park is the result
SIBU: Youths, especially school students, are urged to stay away from unhealthy practices such as drug abuse and vaping because they can affect their physical and mental health as well as have a negative impact on their future. The call was made by Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Youth Central