Author: Amyra Varkisa

Onus on MPs to champion indigenous rights: Lau

SIBU: The Iban community has always held a unique place in the tapestry of our country, said Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Alice Lau. She said the community possesses an invaluable cultural heritage, a profound connection to the environment, and a rich history that predates the establishment of modern democratic systems.

SMC chairman pledges support for SK Sibu Jaya facilities upgrade

SIBU: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh has expressed his commitment to advocate for the improvement of facilities at SK Sibu Jaya. He highlighted the school’s urgent need for a new school hall and a 100m-long awning at the entrance to enhance the safety and comfort of

Prioritise English, embrace Bahasa Malaysia

SIBU: Sarawak is being encouraged to uphold the practice of using English as the primary working language, while also integrating Bahasa Malaysia into everyday conversations. Sibu Municipal Council chairman, Clarence Ting Ing Horh, stressed the necessity for students to master English in order to communicate effectively on an international level.

Charity sale aims to raise RM250,000

SIBU: The Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (SJK) Taman Rajang Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and the school alumni are aiming to raise RM250,000 from a charity sale at the school on November 11. The chairman of SJK Taman Rajang Alumni Association, King Teck Ho, said that the programme would take place from 8

Oil and gas companies donate poetry book and laptops to alma mater

MIRI: Three oil and gas companies here, namely Wehaya Sdn Bhd, Neopetro Sdn Bhd, and JVC Mega Sdn Bhd, have come together in their 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes to donate a poetry book, ‘Poems from the Jungle Boy,’ along with laptops to their alma maters. The initiative aims

Machan rep donates wheelchairs to elderly couple in Kanowit

KANOWIT: Machan assemblyman Allan Siden Gramong extended support to an elderly couple at Rumah Panjang (Rh) Margaret Ugak in Sungai Lukut by donating two wheelchairs. The recipients were Mikeng Rakim, aged 76, and his wife, Inlent Lucas, 77. Mikeng has been grappling with a heart condition for the past decade,

Majority of dog-bite cases in Sibu attributed to pet owners

SIBU: Seventy-six per cent of the 604 individuals reported with dog-bite cases from January to September this year were bitten by their own pet dogs. According to statistics obtained from the Sibu Health Department and shared by the Sibu Municipal Council (SMC), the highest rate of attacks was from the

Bintulu Port backs unity and water sports

KUCHING: Bintulu Port Holding Berhad (BPHB) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the state government’s initiatives aimed at nurturing unity among the diverse population. The organisation pledges to persist in its dedication to government-backed programmes focused on uniting people, transcending differences in ethnicity and religion, in addition to promoting water

Hikmah urges community to protest against Israeli attack on Gaza hospital

KUCHING: Harakah Islamiah (Hikmah) is calling upon the community to unite in protest and to raise awareness regarding Israel’s attack on Al-Ahli Al-Arabi Hospital in Gaza.  Hikmah president Tan Sri Datuk Amar Abdul Aziz Husain said this attack led to the tragic loss of over 500 Palestinian lives on the

Two men escape fiery car blaze

SIBU: Two men narrowly escaped a fiery fate when their car caught fire at Jalan Lada here on Sunday night. Both individuals, aged 36 and 23, suffered only minor injuries. However, the exact extent of their injuries has not been disclosed. According to Zone 4 Fire and Rescue Department chief