Author: Florence Genta

BINTULU: A car and a lorry collided at Kampung Jepak in front of Peryatim building here at 11.15pm on Sunday. Two firemen from Bintulu Fire and Rescue Station led by PBK II Herman Main went to the scene. The car driver and a passenger were injured in the collision. The

SIBU: A fire completely destroyed an unoccupied house here in Kampung Jeriah. According to state Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operation centre, they received a call at 11.04pm on Sunday night. Firefighters from the Sungai Merah station rushed to the scene and fought to put out the blaze.

SIBU: More than 300 people in the Tanjung Penasu area here took part in a community integrity programme held at SK Tanjung Penasu yesterday. The one-day programme was a collaborative effort between the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Sibu branch, Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC), Sibu Information Department, Accountant General’s Department

SIBU: Sarawak government has allocated RM2.8 billion to improve water infrastructure throughout the state. Minister of Utilities Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi said the State government had developed several approaches to address water issues in Sarawak. “As you all know we have to take care of our source of water…we

SIBU: SMK Sibu Jaya emerged champion in the Sibu District Cadet Police’s marching competition. First and second runners-up were SMK Chung Hua SMK Sungai Merah, respectively. Held at Sibu district police headquarters on Saturday, the competition attracted the participation of 10 teams from secondary schools here. Bukit Assek assemblywoman Irene

KANOWIT: Doctors at Kanowit Hospital had to seek assistance from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) yesterday to remove a ring stuck on an elderly patient’s finger. The 81-year-old woman received treatment at the hospital due to her swollen fingers. The Bomba team rushed to the hospital upon receiving a

BINTANGOR: A head-on collision between a lorry tanker and a light truck late Thursday took the life of a 41-year-old man. Bruin Sidu died in the accident along Julau Road, Bintangor. He was in the light truck, a Toyota Hilux. Two others who were with him, driver Gerunsin Sidu, 32,

SIBU: Students must strive harder in their studies and excel in mathematics and science subjects because these two subjects are vital in the engineering field. Utilities Ministry Permanent Secretary Datuk Alice Jawan gave this advice at a luncheon which she hosted for nine teachers and 59 students of SMK Ulu