Author: Amyra Varkisa

Consensus a display of political maturity

SIBU: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) has come of age. The proof is in the party supreme council’s decision to forgo elections at the Triennial Delegates Conferences (TDC) and instead opt for a consensus leadership line-up. Newly appointed Tamin branch Youth chief Henry Kanyan said the consensus on Thursday (April 21)

Chamber distributes porridge, face masks

SIBU: The Sarawak Bumiputera Entrepreneurs Chamber (DUBS) distributed 100 packs of spicy porridge and face masks at the Darul Islam surau compound at Jalan Bandong here on Thursday.  The recipients were from Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Perbandaran No.3, SK Abang Ali, SK Sungai Durin, Surau Darul Islam, Surau Darul Jannah, and

Public reminded to be vigilant

SIBU: The public is reminded to remain vigilant ahead of the festive celebrations to avoid an increase in the number of daily COVID-19 cases. The Sibu Division Disaster Management Committee (SDDMC)  coordinator, Dr Annuar Rapaee said in an interview on Tuesday, although Sibu recorded a declining trend in the number

Ragad presents donations to orphans

SIBU: A total of 55 orphans in Juma’ani Tuanku Haji Bujang Welfare Complex (KKJTHB) here, received donation from Ragad Foundation yesterday (April 18). The foundation’s chairperson, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Ragad Kurdi Taib, the wife of head of state Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud presented the donations to the

SUPP to help Sarawakian teachers return to state

SIBU: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Dudong branch proposed six motions in their third general meeting yesterday (April 17).According to its chairman, Wong Ching Yong, all the motions had the full support of party president Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. “The first proposal is to set up a special

Minister chastises reluctant parents

SIBU: Strong cooperation between the hospital authority, the community, and non-governmental organisations (NGO) has contributed to the high vaccination rate among children aged five to 11 against COVID-19 in the state. Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah disclosed this to reporters when visiting a

Early intervention crucial for autism  

SIBU: The people should empathise with autistic individuals and their families. Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah made the call at the Autism Awareness Month launching ceremony held at the Agape Centre here, today. According to Fatimah, society should reach out to the autistic

70 children identified with autism yearly

SIBU: About 70 children are identified with autism every year in this town, said president of Sibu Autistic Association (SAA), David Ngu. Speaking at the launching of the World Autism Awareness Day today, Ngu said that the statistics showed that autism could be present everywhere. “It can be found in

Outdoor cinema event at Sibu Town Square on April 23

SIBU: The moonlight cinema event, the first-ever outdoor cinema where you can enjoy your movie night in an open space while stargazing will be held here at Phase 1, Sibu Town Square on April 23. The event is organised by Junior Chamber International (JCI) under The Hyper Young programme, which

Let Othman prepare it for you

SIBU: Craving for a plate of that famous delicious Penang char kuey teow? But you are in Sibu, so how are you going to satiate your taste buds? No worries, Sibu chap Othman Ali has introduced the flat rice noodles stir-fried with shrimp, bloody cockles, eggs, bean sprouts, and chives