Author: Florence Genta

RM3 mln to upgrade Sibu Central Market

SIBU: The Chief Minister, Datuk Patinggi (Dr) Abang Johari Tun Openg has announced an allocation of RM3 million for the upgrading works of Sibu Central Market. He made the announcement during his walkabout to the Sibu Central Market, in which he mingled with visitors and traders. Abang Johari paid a

6,197 recipients receive Gawai, Raya cash aid

SIBU: A total of 6,197 recipients from Sibu Division received cash assistance in conjunction with the Gawai and Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations at a local hotel here yesterday. Minister for Welfare, Community Well Being, Women, Family and Childhood Development Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah was present for the presentation ceremony. Fatimah

Many members turn up to support SUPP Lanang

SIBU:   Many members and supporters of the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) turned up for Lanang 14th General Election (GE14) mobilisation night on Thursday. When met by the reporters after the event, the Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate for the Lanang parliamentary seat, Kelvin Kong said that it was a

Kong promises to give best services to constituents

SIBU: Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate for P211 Lanang, Kelvin Kong promises to give the best services to the people in Lanang if he is given the mandate in the coming 14th General Election (GE14). He also intends to bring more development in the central region of Sibu for the benefit

Over 5,000 at ‘Harmony Night’

SIBU: More than 5,000 people turned up at the ‘Harmony Night: United We Stand’ at Sibu Gateway here, last Wednesday. The event was officiated at by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi (Dr) Abang Johari Tun Openg. He was accompanied by his wife Datin Patinggi Dato Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang. In his

21 trainees graduate from Pelita Maslaut

SIBU: Twenty-one trainees of Pelita Maslaut Sdn Bhd (PMSB) here on Tuesday received their certificate in Marine Engineering Rating 2018. The graduation ceremony was held at Sibu Islamic Complex with First Admiral Maritime, Dato’ Ismaili Bujang Pit, who is also the Director of Sarawak Maritime, as the guest-of-honour. The Political

RM180 mln road upgrading, bridge ready by 2022

SARATOK: The road upgrading project from Kampung Kupang to the junction of Bajau Road here and the construction of a bridge over the Krian River, costing a total of RM180 million will have a major impact on the economic development of the people in the area. Assistant Minister of Coastal

GE14: ‘State BN targets 29 seats’

SIBU: The State BN has set a target of 29 seats in the coming 14th General Elcetion (GE14). As such Minister of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah called on the people, especially the members of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera  Bersatu (PBB) and it’s Women

Workshop on business research by Dr. Hiram

SIBU: A 3-day workshop on business research was held at Methodist Pilly Institute (MPI). The workshop was conducted by Dr Hiram Ting, a visiting professor and researcher. The workshop is aimed at helping students with BA (Hons) degree in Accounting and BA (Hons) degree in marketing programme of Methodist Pilley

SELANGAU (P214) More developments in store for Selangau

INCUMBENT: Datuk Joseph Entulu Belaun (BN-PRS) Last 05 May, 2013 Election Result: 1. Datuk Joseph Entulu Belaun (BN-PRS): 12,040 votes 2. Sng Chee Hua (SWP) 4,485 votes 3. Joseph Anak Jabang (PR-PKR) Majority 7,555 Votes SELANGAU is a small town situated by the Sibu-Bintulu Road of the Pan Borneo Highway.