Author: Amyra Varkisa

UTS anticipates surge in international students

SIBU: The University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) is expecting a significant increase in the enrolment of international students in the coming years. According to UTS Vice-Chancellor, Professor Datuk Dr Khairuddin Abdul Hamid, the university is actively developing strategies to attract international students and internationalise its faculty. “This is in line

Everrise launches Member Super Rewards 2.0 campaign

KUCHING: A retail brand, Everrise, is committed to providing exceptional value and rewards to its members by launching its highly anticipated Member Super Rewards 2.0 campaign. The event is scheduled to take place on April 27 at the Main Concourse, Ground Floor, Vivacity Megamall, promising an exciting range of rewards

Kumang competition back on after three years

SIBU: Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU) Sibu will bring back its highlight event, the Kumang competition, in the upcoming Pre-Gawai Dayak Night this year. “We will organise the Kumang Gawai SDNU competition this year after not organising it for three years due to several reasons,” said SDNU Sibu Chairman Chambai

Electricity theft cause of power-trips in Sibu’s Jalan Poh Yew area

SIBU: Sarawak Energy’s operations arm, Syarikat Sesco Berhad (Sesco), recently discovered a cryptocurrency miner stealing electricity at an abandoned shophouse following detection of multiple trippings in the Jalan Poh Yew area in early April. According to a statement by Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB), they were working together with the Royal

Rapaiee Tarip laid to rest in Kemuyang

SIBU: Rapaiee Tarip, father of the Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development, Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee, was interred at the Kemuyang Islamic Cemetery around 1.15 pm today (Apr 22). Rapaiee, who was 94, died early this morning at Sibu Hospital. Dr. Annuar, the youngest of among his siblings,

Father of Dr Annuar dies

SIBU: Rapaiee Tarip, the father of Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee, passed away at Sibu Hospital at 2.37 am today. He was 94. Rapaiee’s remains were transported to Dr Annuar’s house at Jalan Kangkong for the funeral rites, before being conveyed to Kemuyang

Dayak shuttle talent shines at SDNU Sibu Cup  

SIBU: The Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU) Sibu Cup 2024 Badminton Tournament served as a vibrant platform for Dayak athletes not only in Sibu but across Sarawak to exhibit their skills. SDNU Sibu chairman Chambai Lindong said the tournament welcomed Dayak players from throughout Sarawak, with 12 teams competing from

Pickleball coming to SUKSAR and SUKMA

SIBU: The Malaysia Pickleball Association aims to broaden their outreach by securing its place in major sporting events such as Sukan Sarawak (SUKSAR) and Sukan Malaysia (SUKMA). According to its president, Farrell Choo Kah Thiam, discussions have been held with the Sarawak Sport Corporation (SSC) on these matters. “We had

Pickleball clubs may expand in schools

SIBU: Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek has proposed the establishment of Pickleball clubs in secondary schools here to enhance the growth of the sport. Chieng, who is also the Sibu Pickleball Association president, said that it was essential for them to work closely with schools and NGOs. “I