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Stage show adds vibrancy to Mid-Autumn Festival

SIBU: An array of stage entertainment programmes and exciting lucky draws will add vibrancy to the Mid-Autumn Festival celebration at the open field adjacent to the N51 Bukit Assek Service Centre on Lorong 1, Jalan Tong Sang here today. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bukit Assek chairman Datuk Chieng Buong

Public invited to join anti-rabies health forum

SIBU: The public is invited to participate in a dog vaccination programme and an anti-rabies health forum at Ching Ang Methodist Church in Sungai Sadit here today (Sept 23). The programme is organised by the United Chinese Association (UCA) Sibu Division in collaboration with the Sibu Division Health Office (DHO)

DAP initiative offers subsidised goods for early birds

SIBU: The Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sibu Service Centre will hold a subsidy programme at Kim Hock Supermarket along Jalan Pedada here today. The programme will run from 8.30 am to 11 am. Sibu Member of Parliament Oscar Ling stated that the subsidies are limited to 700 sets of essential

Sarawak remains a beacon for oil and gas investments

BINTULU: Sarawak’s enduring appeal as a hub for oil and gas investments continues to shine brightly. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg expressed his delight that, even after more than a century, the oil and gas industry in Sarawak continues to thrive. “We remain an attractive destination

Four nabbed, diesel and cargo ship seized

SIBU: Sarawak Marine Police Region 5 seized 40,000 litres of diesel and a cargo ship worth around RM1.01 million during an operation at Rantau Panjang, Sungai Batang Rajang on yesterday. Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said that during the operation codenamed Op Taring Pensura at about 12.45 pm, the

Processing sour gas into chemical products

BINTULU: Sour gas has the potential to become a valuable resource for Sarawak’s economy. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the economic opportunities of sour gas extraction are similar to the unique langsat fruit, known for its sweet and sour taste. He said that sour

PBB will field a candidate for Jepak seat

BINTULU: The name of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate who will be fielded in the Jepak by-election is expected to be announced after the Election Commission (EC) meeting. GPS chairman and Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said GPS will field a candidate from Parti Pesaka Bumiputera

Smokers in Sibu compounded RM89,500

SIBU: A total of 358 compound notices amounting to RM89,500 have been issued by the Sibu Divisional Health Office from Jan 1 to Sept 17 this year. The compounds were issued under the Control of Tobacco Product Regulations 2004 following inspections on 179 food premises. A spokesman for the Divisional

Homeless people rounded up in Sibu ops

SIBU: Twenty-five homeless individuals were rescued in an integrated operation conducted in the town area here last night (Sept 21). Sibu Resident representative Awang Mohammed Nizam Awang Ali Bohan said the operation was led by the Department of Social Welfare under the administration of the Sibu Resident’s Office. “All the

Abang Jo gives 30-min lecture to federal Cabinet on state devt   

SIBU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim requested Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg to extend his ‘kuliah’ (lecture) to all elected representatives and heads of government. Abang Johari said that on Saturday, at a Cabinet meeting at Wisma Bapa Malaysia, Anwar requested him to give a