Author: Florence Genta

A boon to repair industry

SIBU: Automotive repair can be a very promising industry in view of the increasing number of vehicles on the road each year. Bintulu Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said nowadays many people owned or used cars to move around. “It is also common for a family to

Emergency response team formed

SIBU: A Community emergency response team (CERT) programme for Sibu district has been set up. Sibu Municipal Council chairman Clarence Ting launched the programme at a ceremony held at the Civic Centre here. According to Ting, the programme aimed at training village leaders to set up a team for emergency

Teens drumming with paint buckets

SIBU: Youth in Sibu Jaya here are known to be talented in arts and crafts. The three schools located in this vibrant township have consistently produced winning teams in dance, music and sports, apart from academic subjects. The latest display of creative talent from these youngsters is in the form

Vibrant red lanterns set CNY mood

SIBU: The festive mood is here as the Chinese New Year celebration is around the corner. Vibrant red lanterns and other decorative items have already been on sale in many shops to cater for those who intend to get an early start to their CNY decorations. The five-foot ways outside

CNY mood engulfs bazaar

SIBU: Visitors are dazzled by the uniqueness of the Chinese New Year (CNY) bazaar at Rejang Park Arcade here. As the Chinese New Year nears, Rejang Park Arcade is already getting into the mood with its very colourful and elaborate decoration. CNY bazaar here operates daily from 8am until 11pm and

Sacred Heart alumni give back to school

SIBU: Former students of Sacred Heart School went back to their primary school here yesterday to hand over uniforms for underprivileged pupils.  Its headmaster Sylvastine Gelau, in welcoming the Class of ‘86, said he was heartened by the kindness and gratitude which the alumni have for the school. “I have

Landslip leaves longhouse folk worried

KAPIT: Residents of Rumah Melintang Sungai Kapit Ulu, Batang Rajang here are living in fear of more landslides after part of their longhouse was affected by part of a hill slope which gave way on Tuesday. According to State Fire Rescue Department (Bomba), the department received a call on the

‘Outsiders don’t have right to govern Sarawak’

SIBU: Only Sarawakians are eligible to hold the state leadership, says Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. The Progressive Democratic Party president added that outsiders do not have the right. He said the Sarawak government under the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) coalition would make every effort to protect and

‘Don’t be easily bought’

SIBU: Folk in Dudong here have been told not to expect any monetary reward in return for their votes in the state election. Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) president Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing says reward such as this is only short-term. Instead, the folk should vote honestly, he said yesterday.

Mattress catches fire

SIBU: A fire broke out at a house at Lorong Timur 2 Desa Satria here yesterday. According to the State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operation centre spokesperson, the department received an alert on the incident at 10.58am. “The fire, however, did not affect the structure of the building. “The