SIBU: The Malaysia Red Crescent (MRC) Sibu Chapter welcomes blood donation drives to be held at its premises here. According to its chairman Penghulu Chua Hiong Kee, blood donation drives help to replenish the blood blank supply in Sibu Hospital. “It also helps to save lives,” he said. Chua said
SIBU: The Health Department is appreciative of the Malaysia Red Crescent (MRC) Sibu chapter for having held a blood donation campaign during the movement control order (MCO) to curb the spread of Covid-19. Blood from caring donors received during the campaign, running from April 4 to June 21, was for
SIBU: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan Branch has submitted to the party’s leadership its nominee for the Bawang Assan seat in the coming state election. Branch chairman Senator Robert Lau told New Sarawak Tribune on Sunday the party had qualified and experienced members who were ready to serve
SIBU: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting has advised people to be cautious as the Covid-19 pandemic is not over yet. “This is on the national news today, a warning for all to take precautions. Wear your face mask when you are in public areas. Social-distance yourselves and do
SIBU: Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) president Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing was taken to task for announcing his party’s candidate in Bawang Assan for the 12th State election. Chairman SUPP Bawang Assan Branch, Senator Robert Lau said Tiong’s announcement yesterday was not in the spirit of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS).
SIBU: This year’s Malaysia Day celebration on Sept 16 will be hosted here. Playing host for two consecutive years is something significant for Sarawak, and the state government is honoured. Speaking to New Sarawak Tribune on Wednesday (July 15), Senator Robert Lau said, “its good news for the local community.
SIBU: Two companies yesterday jointly contributed epidemic prevention materials worth RM200,000 to selected primary and secondary schools in the state. They are Sonic Hardware (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd (Sonic) and Guangdong Theaoson Technology Co, Ltd (Guangdong) which donated 31,200 bottles of sanitiser sprays to 40 schools, benefiting about 57,000 students. Director
SIBU: The 10th Battalion General Operation Force (GOF) on Saturday (July 11) arrested a woman and seized 1,361 cartons of illicit liquor worth RM259,000 without tax. According to GOF commander Supt Mohammad Hafiz, a GOF enforcement team raided a store in Jalan Fookui, off Jalan Oya Lama at 9.15am. “The
SIBU: With incidences of two deaths reported in Sibu due to Rabies, Senator Robert Lau once again reminded dog owners to be responsible pet owners by keeping their pets inside their home compounds and to apply for licenses. This second reminder from the senator to pet owners was addressed with
SARIKEI: Rural development is crucial to improving the agricultural economy. Therefore, Repok assemblyman Dato Sri Huang Tiong Sii said that perfect roads would facilitate farmers’ travel and sale of agriculture products. Since serving as Repok assemblyman for over four years, Huang has been working to improve infrastructure, and roads, to
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