SIBU: A “ngiling bidai” (Gawai closing) ceremony was held at Rumah Jackson Ngumbang, Rantau Danggih, Selangau on Monday night. The ‘ngiling bidai’ ceremony and a traditional Iban ‘miring’ ceremony were performed in the dark during the gathering to mark the end of the Gawai Dayak celebration. Many activities were held
SIBU: About 50 members of the press and their families attended a Gawai Raya dinner organised by Sibu Journalists Association here recently. The dinner which was held at Tua Pek Kong Sibu had Dudong assemblyman and chairman of Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) Datuk Tiong Thai King as guest of honour.
SIBU: The people especially those living in riverine villages here are urged to be extra vigilant during the rainy season. Sibu Resident Charles Siaw, who gave this advice yesterday hoped those riverine villagers would keep close watch on the river water level and be prepared to evacuate their homes in
LAWAS: A motorist and his woman passenger were injured when the car he was driving skidded and crashed onto a roadside tree at Jalan Gaya here early Saturday morning. According to Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operation centre, the accident occurred around 5.30am. Lawas Fire and Rescue Station rushed five
SIBU: The Chinese community leaders here today paid a Hari Raya visit on Education and Technological Research Assistant Minister Dr Annuar Rapaee. It was their first visit of the day. After that, they visited Temenggong Datuk Wan Hamid’s residence. Such visits help to strengthen racial harmony and unity in the
SIBU: Celebrants of Gawai Dayak have begun making their way back to their respective workplaces. The Sibu Express Boat Terminal was packed on Saturday as travellers begun making their way back to their respective workplaces. Despite that, the crowd generally remained disciplined. Meanwhile, those utilising four-wheel-drive vehicles to Miri, Bintulu
SIBU: A 24-year-old female, who was reported missing on June 5 has been found by the villagers on Thursday (June 6). The victim identified as Oliviana Gindi, who is a person with special needs (OKU), was found in a very weak condition. “She was reported missing on Wednesday and was
SIBU: Though the Gawai Dayak festival is already entering its second week, the Dayak community here are still holding open houses to welcome visits from relatives and friends. Moreover, the celebration of Hari Raya Aidilfitiri within the same week has further boosted the festive mood of the people. Several local
SIBU: The Federal Marine Department of Malaysia has allocated a scholarship fund of RM480,000 to Sarawak and Sabah Shipowners Association (SSSA) to promote maritime studies. According to SSSA, many seafarers from Sarawak are facing financial difficulties in undertaking maritime studies. “Fortunately, the scholarship fund allocated by the federal government will
SIBU: Twenty-six participants attended a five-day Inclusive Preschool Short Course jointly organised by Methodist Pilley Institute (MPI) & National Early Childhood Intervention Council (NECIC) from May 27 to 31. The participants were childcare providers at kindergartens, teachers at secondary schools and childcare providers at other institutions in Sibu, Sarikiei, Bintulu,
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