Author: Amyra Varkisa

SMC, SRDC to spearhead World Earth Day 2024 campaign

SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) and the Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) have been appointed by the Ministry for Public Health, Housing and Local Government (MPHLG) to lead the World Earth Day 2024 campaign. According to organising chairman Toh Yong Kiang, the theme for this year’s campaign will be

Upgrading of Jalan Oya Phase 1 on schedule

SIBU: The Jalan Oya Phase 1 upgrading works progress remains on schedule, said its implementing agency, the Land and Survey Department (L&S). The department said the actual physical progress of the project stands at 81.72 per cent against the scheduled progress of 87.25 per cent, which is still on track.

Sibu firm praised for promoting communal harmony

SIBU: Amcorp Sibu Jaya Sdn Bhd has been singled out for praise for their efforts to bring together the community in Sibu Jaya for an iftar ceremony. The programme, which took place at the Al-Madinah Al-Husna mosque, was attended by over 1,000 residents with various backgrounds and races in the

New office bearers out to help school attain greater heights

SIBU: The newly elected president of St. Elizabeth’s Old Students’ Association (SEOSA), Eta Ting Ming Na, is committed to helping the school achieve greater heights with her committee. Ting said they would do whatever they could to help the students in their education. “SMK St. Elizabeth is the only girls’

Hospital receives equipment and facilities worth RM486k

SIBU: The Sibu Hospital has received donations comprising 185 items of medical equipment and facilities worth RM486,000 here yesterday. Among the medical equipment donated were an electrocardio scanner (Holter machine scanner), Keratometer/Refractometer, Gastroscope, and Transport incubator. Facilities donated also included air-conditioner, 10-inch exhaust fan, ceiling fan, queue management system, time-stamping

18 items under price-controlled list

SIBU: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has listed 18 goods under the Festive Season Maximum Price Scheme (SHMMP) for Hari Raya. The list of price-controlled items includes yellow onion, imported large red onion, white onion (China), curly dry chili, red chili, imported ginger, long beans,

Act as agents for the govt, media told

SIBU: The Sarawak government urged media practitioners and local university students to become “unofficial agents of information and public sentiments” on state government polices. According to Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information, and UKAS) Datuk Abdullah Saidol, it is important so that the state government can evaluate

Students encouraged to pursue internships with government agencies

SIBU: Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information, and UKAS) Datuk Abdullah Saidol encourages students to consider internships within state government agencies, with a special invitation extended by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Speaking at a breaking of fast ceremony with the Sarawak Public

Celebrate and spend wisely during Raya, public advised

SIBU: Ahead of Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration, the public has been advised to exercise moderation, in view of the escalating prices of goods. Deputy Minister for Women, Childhood, and Community Well-being Development Datuk Mohamad Razi Sitam stressed it is important to align festivities with Islamic teachings. “Spending should be according