SIBU: Sarawak government is urged to ramp up its efforts to attract more Chinese tourists, particularly in the wake of the visa-free policy, said Sibu MP Oscar Ling Chai Yew. Data from the Federal Ministry of Culture, Arts and Tourism shows that while 380,000 Chinese tourists visited Malaysia between December
SIBU: Bukit Assek assemblyman, Joseph Chieng Jin Ek, has urged athletes, coaches, and spectators to acquire basic first aid knowledge to respond effectively to sports injuries. Chieng, speaking at the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Sibu branch’s World First Aid Day 2024 celebration on Saturday (Oct 12), said that first
SIBU: Shipbuilding industry here has been encouraged to absorb more young blood and enable them to acquire the latest shipbuilding technology. In making the call, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the Sibu shipbuilding industry lacks a complete training system. He said this is
SIBU: The ability to provide immediate assistance in emergencies has never been more critical in today’s fast-paced and unpredictable world. Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Sibu branch chairman Penghulu Chua Hiong Kee stressed the importance of first aid knowledge, noting that it is a time when accidents, disasters, wars, and
SIBU: Former Bukit Assek assemblywoman Irene Chang has commended the Sarawak state cabinet for approving the proposal to allow previously-stateless adopted children in Sarawak to receive the “K” indicator in their identity cards upon successful citizenship application. However, Chang noted that while this is a significant first step, the Ministry
SIBU: Breast cancer is not only a health issue but also touches every level of society.University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) Women’s Association chairlady Datin Dayang Mariani Abang Zain said all communities, both men and women, need to be aware of the importance of regular checkups and knowledge about the early
SIBU: A 45-year-old man has been sentenced to a total of 20 years behind bars and whipped 14 times by the Sessions Court here for committing rape and physical sexual assault on his biological daughter. Judge Musyiri Peet laid down the sentences on Thursday (Oct 10) after the accused from
SIBU: Members of Lions Club Sibu Queensway (LCSQ) visited Kiang Hin primary school in Teku here recently and presented free spectacles to 11 students as part of the Lions International community projects, ‘SightFirst’. Present to welcome the visitors was the school board of management chairman, Kapitan So Teck Kee. Speaking
SIBU: The Sarawak government has approved five projects totalling RM550,000 in three areas of the Bawang Assan constituency under the Special Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) fund. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan Community Development Team leader Councillor Kevin Lau Kor Jie said these projects include installation of road lighting,
SIBU: A 35-year-old man was sentenced to five years in prison by the Sessions Court here for possessing an offensive weapon without lawful purpose. In handing down the sentence today (Oct 9), Judge Musyiri Peet also ordered the accused to be whipped once. Earlier, Nicholas Thomas Samuel from Tatau pleaded