Author: Amyra Varkisa

DNA analysis to be conducted on skeletal remains

SIBU: A deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) analysis will be conducted on bone fragments found at the drain at Jalan Bukit Assek here. Sibu Police Chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said that a total of 83 skeletal remains were found so far. “DNA samples from these bones will be sent to the Forensic

New Pemanca vows to resolve all issues

SIBU: The newly appointed Pemanca Paing Tawi pledges to assist the Iban community in addressing all issues they face by collaborating with existing community leaders. Paing said that there were numerous unresolved appeal cases in Sibu, involving disputes among longhouse residents regarding matters such as land and more. “Starting today,

Community leaders must neutral in politics

SIBU: Community leaders and ‘Ketua Kaum’ (KMKK) in Dudong are reminded not to take sides between political parties, but instead to carry out their duties without prejudice. Dudong assemblyman Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said that community leaders should not be tied to any political parties, as it will affect

Drop in fatal accidents, thanks to Ops Selamat

SIBU: Ops Selamat has shown a positive effect with the successful reduction of fatal accident cases or death among road users. Sarawak deputy police commissioner Datuk Ibrahim Darus said that the number of fatal accident cases decreased during Christmas celebration, citing that there were nine cases in 2022 against 12

RM300k fitness park to encourage healthy lifestyle

SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) has invested RM300,000 in constructing the Bandong Fitness Park in the Nangka constituency to encourage a healthier lifestyle among the community. The park features a dedicated path for public use, particularly catering to senior citizens, for exercise and walking. Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation,

200 children benefit from early intervention programmes

SIBU: Sibu Agape Centre is working with various health clinics in Central Sarawak such as Lau King Howe Memorial Children Clinic @ Agape to provide early detection, assessment and diagnosis, early intervention, specialised medical care, home ventilation and oxygen support and therapies for children with disabilities by various specialists and

Discount on traffic summonses on Dec 22 to 23

SIBU: The public will have a chance to settle their traffic summonses with a 30 per cent discount during the launch of ‘Ops Selamat’, coinciding with the Christmas celebration. Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said payment counters will be opened at Farley Supermarket on Dec 22 from 9 am

Petros goes red in gas cylinder exchange

SIBU: A total of 150 Petros liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders will be available for exchange during the ‘Exchanging Yellow to Red Gas Cylinder’ Program at Logos Methodist Church (SCAC), Jalan Tong Sang on Saturday (Dec 23). Bukit Assek Assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek stated that the program is a

Bold leap into P2G2P technology

SELANGAU: Sarawak will explore new potential energy sources by adopting power-to-gas-to-power (P2G2P) technology under its green energy agenda. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said P2G2P is a new theory about electricity where hydropower can be split to produce gas—oxygen and hydrogen. “The hydrogen (gas) can be

Aiming to become coffee producer

SELANGAU: The town is poised to emerge as a producer of coffee in addition to oil palm and other agricultural produce. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, has announced that a study on coffee Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) will be conducted to ensure favorable weather conditions for coffee