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Adapt to new norms, SOPs

SARIKEI: Various industries were affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and the implementation of movement control order (MCO). However, Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii, said we were now entering the recovery phase of the Covid-19 pandemic. “Therefore, the community is advised to adapt to the new norms and comply with

Gruesome body in suitcase find

Cops pick up two suspects BY FLORENCE GENTA & NURHAUNI LEE ABDULLAH SIBU: Police here have arrested two suspects after the discovery of a woman’s body inside a black suitcase at the roadside of Jalan Aman here at 6.45am today. Sibu police chief ACP Stanley Jonathan Ringgit said the suspects

SMK Sibu Jaya students come out tops

ECO-GREEN TECH CONTEST SIBU: Students of SMK Sibu Jaya won Gold Award in the recent regional Eco-Green Tech competition. Their victory was attributed to their innovative invention in the contest organised by the Environmental Conservation Association of Malaysia with the support of the Ministry of Education and other non-governmental organisations.

Development in Sarikei reflects state govt’s commitment

SARIKEI: Sarikei is progressing rapidly under the leadership of Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii said the people of Sarawak are very lucky to have a far-sighted and authoritative leader. “The implementation of various new development projects here proves the government’s

Juma’ani visits Peryatim Sibu

SIBU: The Chief Minister’s wife, Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang on Sunday (Oct 4) visited the Orphans Welfare Organisation of Malaysia (Peryatim) located at Kemuyang here. She was warmly welcomed by the residents and staff of Peryatim. The residents welcomed her with a ‘kompang’ performance.  Juma’ani was accompanied by

Juma’ani visits state’s oldest mosque

SIBU: The Chief Minister’s wife, Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang on Sunday (Oct 4) visited Al-Qadim Mosque at Kampung Nyabor Sibu here. She was accompanied by Assistant Minister of Education, Science and Technological Research and Nangka assemblyman, Dr Annuar Rapaee.  “On behalf of the Muslims here and Sibu Islamic

Unanimous support for Abang Johari to lead Sarawak

SIBU: Delegates to the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Central Zone mini convention yesterday unanimously supported Chief Minister Datuk Patingg Abang Johari Tun Openg to lead the party in facing the 12th State election. Abang Johari should also remain as chief minister of Sarawak should Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) wins

Lau appeals to longhouse folk for support

SIBU: Senator Robert Lau, who is also chairman of Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan Branch, has urged longhouse people in the constituency to support Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in the coming state election. He visited longhouses at Sungai Malangan and Sungai Along today. He said the GPS state

Revamp timber policy to benefit ordinary people

SIBU: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) secretary-general Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi has proposed for a revamp of the state’s timber policy. Nanta who is also Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs commented that the current policy only benefited the rich. He made the suggestion at the PBB Central Zone

PBB confident of defending Kuala Rajang

SIBU: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) is confident of defending the Kuala Rajang (formerly Belawai) seat in the upcoming 12th State election.   Its assemblyman Datuk Len Talif Salleh when met at the PBB central zone mini convention here on Saturday said, “We are prepared… We have been preparing as