SIBU: Several roads here will be closed to traffic tomorrow (Dec 9) to facilitate the Christmas parade organised by the Association of Churches in Sarawak (ACS). Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said that the closures will start from 7 pm to 9.30 pm. “The roads that will be closed
SIBU: A car crashed and turned turtle at the roadside drain at Jalan Sungai Bidut at about 7 am today. Concerned about the safety of the driver and any passengers, members of the public promptly notified the Fire and Rescue Department personnel about the incident. Upon reaching the scene, the
SIBU: The federal Ministry for Women, Family and Community Development is calling on the community to collaborate in addressing the growing concern of teen pregnancies. Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said Sarawak has the second-highest number of adolescents aged 13 to 18 engaged in sexual relationships at 9.1 per cent,
SIBU: The Federal Ministry for Women, Family and Community Development is looking into establishing more Kafe@TEEN in Sarawak. According to its minister Datuk Seri Nancy Syukri, there are only two kafe@TEEN or one-stop centres for teenagers in Sarawak so far; one is in Sri Aman while the other one is
SIBU: Some 80 veterans from the 6th Rejimen Renjer Diraja (6RRD) Scout 1022 and 1024 recently revisited their memories at a reunion after not seeing each other for 42 years. According to the event’s spokesperson, David Majang, the group included 40 veterans from Peninsular Malaysia and 40 from Sarawak. The
MUKAH: A Sarawakku Membaca Programme was held in the Tellian constituency as part of efforts to cultivate the reading habit and enhance literacy among the people. Organised by the State Library branch in Sibu (Pustaka Sibu) it was aimed at promoting knowledge, information, and awareness to the public in the
KANOWIT: A local fisherman, reported missing since Sunday, was found dead in Sungai Majau here early today (Dec 4). Zone 4 Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba)chief Andy Alie confirmed the discovery of Mohammad Rafiq Abdullah, 50, by locals around 6 am, approximately 70 metres from his last known location. “The
SIBU: A group of 50 sape enthusiasts took part in a Sape Camp 2023, organised by Kelab Sape Dayak Sarawak (KSDS) here on Saturday. The one-day camp was aimed at promoting the art of playing the traditional musical instrument among the community. KSDS chairman, Anthony Abong, said that the programme
KAPIT: Veteran crooner Datuk Jamal Abdillah has given his vote of approval to Sarawak.You are blessed to be born in Sarawak, he told the audience before performing at the state-level Youth Day at Dewan Suarah Kapit on Saturday (Dec 2). “Sarawak has a lot of land that can be explored
SIBU: Only seven tombs at the Sungai Pasai cemetery here were confirmed desecrated last Saturday, revising the initial report that erroneously claimed 40 graves were affected. “Following the first report made by a 55-year-old woman on Dec 2 at 1.15 pm, we have now received five police reports concerning this
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