SIBU: The government has approved and initiated the construction of the Jalan Sg Bidut/Kpg Tutus/Kpg Sebedil/Kpg Bungan Kecil project, with a budget of RM400 million. Bawang Assan assemblyman Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh the first phase of the project, spanning 23 kilometres and costing RM104.5 million, is expected to be
SIBU: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) is conducting final-stage studies to secure direct international flights to Sibu and Bintulu. Its Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said that so far, only one new international flight has been confirmed, connecting Yunan to Kuching. “For Sibu and Bintulu we
SIBU: Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) yesterday (May 31) awarded MC International scholarships for year 2023 to five students from University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) here. The recipients are Amy Ting Jia Jia, Amanda Ling Jun Qin, Houng Nai Yuan, Tay Miaw Khieng and Ting Ying Zhi. Handing over the scholarships
SIBU: A ‘Colours of Sarawak Photography Contest 2024’ organised by Photographic Society of Sibu Sarawak (PSS) is offering total cash prizes of RM40,000 to all entries. According to its president, Peter Lee Pui Weng, the cash prizes for each category is RM3,000 for the first prize; RM2,000 for the second
SIBU: The residents in Bukit Assek here are assured that the area would be developed into a safe and comfortable place to live. Its assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg had already announced the Bukit Assek Redevelopment Plan would commence in
SIBU: The National Registration Department (NRD) here has named Ilng Shii Ngie as the state’s first Ahli Tribunal Perkahwinan (Marriage Tribunal Member) for the Sibu region. The establishment of the Marriage Tribunal and the appointment of lIng as its first member for the NRD Sibu branch are expected to provide
SIBU: The celebratory theme for this year’s World Red Cross (WRC) and Red Crescent (RC) Day resonates deeply with the situation today. In stating this Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng said the theme of ‘Keeping Humanity Alive’ is of particular significance in these times of unprecedented crises and loss. “It
SIBU: Families stand as the bedrock of identity and emotional support, playing an increasingly crucial role in today’s dynamic society. “With the rise of smartphones, social media, and artificial intelligence, our communication methods and lifestyles have been profoundly transformed. “In the midst of this technological flood, maintaining family stability and
SIBU: Lions International District 308-A2 Region 2 and 3 Lions Clubs yesterday joined forces to render relief aids to victims whose houses at Lorong Kwong Tung here were destroyed in a fire recently. These included donation of monetary fund, food, hardware and other daily necessities to the affected families. Region
SIBU: George Kent (Malaysia) Berhad (George Kent) on Tuesday (May 21) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with University of Technology Sarawak (UTS), to provide support for the successful implementation of a UTS initiative on smart water management. The UTS Smart Home R&D initiative seeks to enhance its smart home