Author: Amyra Varkisa

Dr Sim on CNY visits in Sibu

SIBU: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian yesterday (Feb 13) visited the homes of Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) members in conjunction with Chinese New Year (CNY). The SUPP president, who is also Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government, was accompanied by wife Datin Amar Enn

Substantial budget for Sibu’s redevelopment

SIBU: Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced a significant allocation for the town’s development. The Premier said that while he is unable to disclose the exact amount at this stage due to ongoing planning, he assured that a substantial investment has been earmarked for Sibu. “I promise

Premier stresses economic structure for state’s growth  

SIBU: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has urged Sarawakians to embrace the resilience and strength symbolised by dragons in the Year of the Dragon. He said Sarawak remains committed to fortifying its economy to bolster revenue streams throughout 2024. “Sarawak is fortunate as from the year

Minister saddened by collapse of Bako National Park’s iconic sea stack

SIBU: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah is saddened by the loss of Bako National Park’s iconic sea stack, particularly from a tourism perspective. The Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts said the iconic sea stack was instrumental in Bako’s recognition as Sarawak’s first National Park in 1957.

Abang Jo calls for coordinated federal-state tourism efforts

SIBU: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has urged both the federal Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture and the state Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts to collaborate for the betterment of tourism in Sarawak. Stressing the importance of joint efforts between federal and

PSB to dissolve after delegates confab on Saturday

SIBU: Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) is scheduled to hold its extraordinary delegates conference at Joystar Garden Restaurant here on Saturday (Feb 17). The party, in a press release today (Feb 13), said the agenda for the 3 pm meeting includes a resolution to dissolve the party. “The opening address will

Premier visits local Chinese leaders

SIBU: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and his wife Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang began their Chinese New Year visits in Sibu today with a visit to Chinese paramount leader, Temenggong Datuk Vincent Lau Lee Ming, at Jalan Camar. They were joined by Deputy Premier

Premier visits local Chinese leaders

SIBU: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and his wife Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang began their Chinese New Year visits in Sibu today (Feb 13) with a visit to Chinese paramount leader, Temenggong Datuk Vincent Lau Lee Ming, at Jalan Camar. They were joined by

Three injured as car plunges into ravine

SIBU: Three men were injured when the four-wheel drive they were in plunged off a cliff and crashed into a 15-foot ravine along Jalan Batu 6 here, on Monday (Feb 12). Sibu Fire and Rescue Department Zone 4 chief Andy Alie said firemen from Sungai Merah station rushed to the

1,000 visit DAP Lanang service centre CNY open house

SIBU: More than 1,000 people from all walks of life attended the Chinese New Year open house hosted by the Democratic Action Party (DAP) Lanang service centre at its new office here yesterday (Feb 12). According to Lanang MP Alice Lau, her service centre has been hosting open house events