SIBU: The Sarawak State Library (Pustaka) Sibu is set to host the ‘Sarawakku Membaca Karnival’ Series 4 this Saturday at the Belaga Community Hall. Deputy Minister of Utilities and Telecommunications Datuk Liwan Lagang is expected to officiate the event, which begins at 8am with exhibitions, talks, and activities for children.
SIBU: Sibu Member of Parliament Oscar Ling Chai Yew’s service centre successfully organised the Subsidy Madani programme, or “Jualan Kombo Madani”, at Selalo Cafe, Paradom, near here recently. According to Ling, the event started at 9.30 am and managed to sell 300 sets of food baskets at RM10 per set
SIBU: A 45-year-old woman was sentenced to a total of 15 years’ imprisonment by the Sessions Court today (Nov 18) for three counts of neglecting and abusing her two children, aged 11 and 14. When the nature of the three charges was read and explained to her through an interpreter,
SIBU: Hawkers are encouraged, in today’s digital era, to utilise electronic payment systems and social media for promotion, thus elevating the modernisation of their businesses. According to Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, the Sarawak government will continue to invest in digital infrastructure, making it easier for everyone
SIBU: A total of 104 participants took part in the Lions International District 308-A2 Regions 2 & 3 “STRIDES – Walk For Diabetes”, held at Star Mega Mall here on Saturday. The participants were from 16 Lions Clubs and four Leo Clubs. According to a statement from Lions International District
SIBU: The Sarawak government has a long-term plan to solve the water supply issues in the Melanggan area here. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan branch chairman, Cr Kevin Lau Kor Jie attributed the issue to the high water consumption here, adding Sibu has two water treatment plants, Salim
SIBU: Residents in the Bawang Assan constituency will enjoy more provisions from the government.Bawang Assan assemblyman, Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh said he is currently in the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government and has the right to enjoy all privileges as a government representative.“An allocation of RM2 million in Minor
SIBU: Bawang Assan assemblyman, Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh said three global challenges are intimately linked to the concept of sustainability.They are addressing diabetes, promoting children’s health, and protecting the environment.“Sustainability is about meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own
SIBU: The Open Futsal Competition hosted by the Nangka Sports and Recreation Club (KSRN) will take place at Kampung Nangka futsal court here from Dec 7 to 8. According to KSRN’s press release yesterday (Nov 15), the competition is open to all futsal sport enthusiasts with participation fee of RM100
SIBU: Sibu Member of Parliament Oscar Ling Chai Yew recently visited Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SJKC) Ting Sing in Sungai Bidut near here to inspect the school desks, chairs, teaching equipment, and computers purchased with his Program Mesra Rakyat (PMR) funds. Ling, who is also the Vice Chairman of Sarawak’s