Author: Florence Genta

Express boat in Sibu destroyed by fire; another slightly damaged

SIBU:  An expressboat at the Jalan Khoo Peng Loong express wharf terminal here was destroyed after it caught fire early Wednesday morning. Another express boat which was berthed next to it was slightly damaged as quick action by firemen prevented the fire from causing further damage. This is the first of

AIA sponsors runners with personal insurance

SIBU: All participants of the Sibu “RUN FOR INSURANCE 2018” on November 25 at the Sibu Town Square here will be covered with a personal accident insurance sponsored by AIA Bhd. Director of Agency, Agency Distribution of AIA Bhd Jerome Leong presented the letter of sponsorship to NAMLIFA Sibu Branch

SMK Sacred Heart bags coveted CM Special Award

SIBU: The Chief Minister’s Special Award 2018 was awarded to SMK Sacred Heart for being the best secondary school in the state in terms of academics and co-curriculum achievements. Sibu District Education officer Radin Foji Radin Abdul Rahim who officiated the ceremony, congratulated and commended the hard work of the

Health Dept acts on ‘fake rice’

SIBU: State Health Department has taken action on the ‘fake rice’ that was reportedly found in Sibu by sending the sample of rice which believed to be ‘fake rice’ to Johor today (Nov 12). Its director Dr. Jamilah Hashim explained that in fact the Health Department did not receive any

Equal devt promise for S’wak

SIBU: The Pakatan Harapan (PH) government wants Sarawak to be developed on par with those taking place in the Peninsula. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said the federal government wanted to be together with the state government under GPS in developing the state which was

WOMEN PKR chief Zuraida Kamaruddin (centre) in a photo with several PKR members after a press conference in Sibu on Sunday night.

Call to review PKR Julau branch membership

SIBU: Women PKR chief Zuraida Kamaruddin called on the Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) to review the issue of membership at the party’s Julau branch and discontinue to be plagued by the “denial syndrome”. When speaking to reporters at a press conference held in Sibu on Sunday night,  Zuraida wanted the

SWP also disappointed with budget

SIBU: Sarawak Workers Party (SWP) has expressed its disappointment with the 2019 Budget. SWP President, Munan Laja, in his press statement, said that nothing were mentioned specifically for the Dayaks in Sarawak.. “There is also nothing about the survey of Native Custonary Rights (NCR) land and the transformation of rural

RM6.13 bln worth of timber exports, products in 2017

SIBU: Sarawak’s total timber exports and timber products in 2017 were valued at RM6.13 billion, of which RM46.7 million came from furniture and its components. “I am very happy that Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) has proven its capability and efficiency in facing various challenges and has undergone a

44 illegal gambling outlets, centres raided in a week

SIBU: Sarawak Police contingent has successfully raided 44 illegal gambling outlets and cyber gambling centres in the state from 15 to 21 October. Director of Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department, Datuk Seri Wan Ahmad Najmuddin Mohd said that the raids involved 30 cases of selling illegal lotteries and 14 cyber

Chinese, Indians always welcomed to join police force

SIBU: The police force always welcomed the Chinese and Indian communities in the country to join the force if they can meet the necessary criteria. This was pointed out by Bukit Aman’s Criminal Investigation Department Director Datuk Seri Wan Ahmad Najmuddin Mohd during a press conference after a working visit