Author: Florence Genta

262 graduate from UCTS

SIBU: A total of 262 graduates received their scrolls in their respective fields of study during the 3rd Convocation of University College of Technology Sarawak (UCTS) held at a hotel here yesterday. The convocation ceremony was graced by Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud. In his

Masing: River transport still relevant in S’wak

SIBU: River transport is still relevant in the state especially when existing facilities are upgraded, said Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing when he officiated at the Sarawak Rivers Board’s (SRB) 25th anniversary celebration at a hotel here on Monday night. “With regards to the

Between 300 and 500 boats ply 35 rivers in state daily

SIBU: There are between 300 and 500 boats and ships plying 35 rivers in Sarawak daily.  Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing said this at Sarawak Rivers Board’s (SRB) 25th anniversary celebration in a hotel here on Monday night. Masing who is also Minister of

Mundaw visits 31st Infantry Brigade

SIBU: The 31st Infantry Brigade plays a vital role in looking after the border security in Sabah and Sarawak. Commander of the Eastern Field Command, Lieutenant General Datuk Stephen Mundaw stated this during his appreciation visit to the 31st Infantry Brigade at Junaco Park Camp here yesterday. “We have plans

50 cases of dengue outbreaks in SMC area

SIBU: Forty per cent of the total dengue outbreaks were identified within the jurisdiction of Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) in Sibu Division. According to deputy chairlady of SMC, Rogayah Jemain, the total number of dengue outbreaks within the jurisdiction of SMC was 50 cases. “The critical zones comprise zones 5,

SMC to clamp down on illegal parking

SIBU: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) will not tolerate illegal parking in the town centre as such irresponsible habit causes inconvenience to other fellow road users.  Deputy chairlady of SMC,  Rogayah Jemain said illegal parking in the town centre,  particularly at Channel Road,  Khoo Peng Loong Road,  Central Road, Raminway,  Sanyan

Art of Sape 2.0 a huge success

SIBU: The Art of Sape 2.0 2018 organised by Sibu Dayak Sape Club (KSDC) held at Sibu Heritage Centre in Sibu recently was a huge success. The event with a theme, ‘With Sape, We Unite’ which entered its second edition this year received big support from Borneo Events Entertainment (BEE),

72 take part in food processing course and entrepreneurship roadshows

SIBU: 72 people took part in the food processing course and entrepreneurship roadshows in Sibu.  The course was held at Lakis Hall here from September 20 to 23. Speaking at the closing of the course,  Sibu Deputy Resident, Wong Hee Sieng said that the aim of the course was to

Celebrating Maybank Global CR Day

SIBU: Over 20,000  Maybank employees worldwide last weekend commemorated the ninth Maybank Global CR Day by engaging directly with the communities in their respective locations through sustainable initiatives. With the theme “Maybank Cares – Impact, Engage & Empower”, the Maybank Global CR Day is part of the Group’s employee volunteerism

170 single mothers attend UPP Mid-Autumn Festival do

SIBU: 170 single mothers in the Dudong State Constituency attended the Dudong United People’s Party (UPP) Women Wing’s Mid-Auturmn Festival celebration on Sunday night. The event, held in the basketball court at Poh Yew Road, was officiated by Dudong State Assemblyman, Datuk Tiong Thai King. Besides the dinner, the single