Author: Amyra Varkisa

Retiree shocked as late mother’s unclaimed money vanishes

SIBU: A retiree, Lau Kah Lee, 65, was taken aback when he discovered that the RM116,000 belonging to his late mother had disappeared from the unclaimed money accounts. Lau, who stumbled upon this revelation through the eGumis portal, learned that the funds had been unclaimed since his mother’s passing in

Snake to blame for power trip in Sibu

SIBU: A snake knocked out power supply here at about 2.21am, affecting the Oya, Salim, and Deshon areas on April 7. In a statement on Monday Sarawak Energy said the seven-foot long reptile slithered into the switchgear at its Oya 275kV Substation, causing the blackout. “Syarikat Sesco Berhad’s (Sesco) technical

MMC urged to modernise to facilitate entry of highly qualified specialists

SIBU: The Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) has been urged to modernise its outdated system to facilitate the entry of highly qualified medical specialists like neurosurgeons and cardiothoracic surgeons into the country. According to Malaysian Medical Association Sibu treasurer Dr Wong Chya Wei, MMC is doing a commendable job; however, there

SUPP Dudong chief urges replacement of current DG

SIBU: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Dudong Branch chairman Wong Ching Yong has appealed to the Health Minister to replace the present Director-General (DG). Wong cited numerous complaints from doctors regarding decisions made by the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) under the current DG’s leadership, expressing concerns over the quality and

PSB members joining PDP strengthens party, says political analyst

SIBU: The recent move by former members of Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) to join the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) will lead to a more robust and expansive PDP, says political pundit Dr Gregory Hii. He explained that this is due to the addition of three prominent state assemblymen: Datuk Seri

PSB now relegated to history – Soon Koh

SIBU: Former Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) president Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh expressed sadness that the party he founded had to be dissolved. The new Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) senior vice-president said PSB leaders and members have chosen PDP as their new home and that their old party has become

PSB dissolved: Soon Koh now PDP senior VP, Rayong and Baru VPs

SIBU: In a move that confirmed Parti Sarawak Bersatu’s (PSB) dissolution, its senior party leaders have joined Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) en masse and appointed to positions within PDP. PDP president Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing announced that former PSB president Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh has been appointed as

Sim spells it out to grassroots leaders

SIBU: Community leaders and village chiefs (KMKK) are part of the state government who provide important services to the people, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. He said the KMKK also act as the eyes and ears of their community, bridging the government and the people. Having

Dr Annuar pleased to see revival of kain pelikat tradition in Sibu

SIBU: The traditional sight of Malay families donning the “Kain Pelikat,” a lengthy chequered cloth wrapped around the hip or waist like a long skirt, has become increasingly rare in modern times, with only the elderly continuing to uphold this tradition. During a recent community event, Deputy Minister for Education,