Author: Florence Genta

NRD goes on 3-day ground service

SIBU:   The National Registration Department (NRD) has gone to the ground to provide services such as birth certificate and registration of identity cards to residents in Kemuyang. Special Mobile Registration Unit of the NRD went down to serve the residents of Rumah Eddy Jemat ak Jelian, Kemuyang from 24th until 26th September. Within

Fear not, says MP

SIBU: There is no need for the people to fear the government’s proposal to close down the Rajang Teachers’ Training College. Member of Parliament for Julau Datuk Joseph Salang said this was because the government would convert the college into a technical and vocational education centre for the state. “The

BN component parties meet on GE14

SIBU: The component parties of the Barisan Nasional (BN) in the Bandar Sibu Parliamentary Constituency are united in facing the forthcoming 14th General Election (GE14).    The BN component parties consist of Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP), Parti Pesaka Bumiputra Bersatu (PBB), Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) and Parti Rakyat Sarawak

Four areas gazetted as Bumiputera Communal Reserves (Agriculture)

SIBU: Four areas here, namely Kawasan Igu, Tamin, Selangau; Batu 36, Jalan Oya, Tamin Selangau (Area A); Sibu-Bintulu Road, Stapang, Selangau; and Sekuau, Ulu Oya and Sungai Sebindang, Ulu oya have been gazetted as Bumiputera Communal Reserves (Agriculture) under Section 6 of the State Land Code. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk

Various promotions, shows by company at Fest

SIBU: The Mid-Autumn Festival is an important festival for many, it is a joyful occasion where families and friends would gather together and spend time. In conjunction with the Mid-Autumn Festival, a local company Ah Huat will be organising a special roadshow at Sibu’s Farley Mall and Sing Kwong Shopping Complex

Sape showcase, exhibition in Sibu on September 23

  SIBU:  Kelab Sape Dayak Sibu (KSDS) will be holding its inaugural  Sape Showcase and Exhibition 2017 on  September 23 at the Sibu Heritage Cente, Wong Nai Siong Road/Central Road from 10am to 7pm. KSDS Chairman, Anthony Abong said the programme was organised  in collaboration with Borneo Events Entertainment, Sarawak

KL okays renovation of 30 S’wak schools

SIBU: The Federal Government through its 11th Malaysia Plan (RMK11) has approved 30 school reconstruction projects to be implemented in Sarawak to address the issue of dilapidated schools in the state. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the total number of dilapidated schools in Sarawak is 1454,

Tiang supports CM’s stand on Petros

  SIBU: Political Secretary to the Chief Minister, Michael Taing in a press statement yesterday said that he concurred and supported the Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg’s earlier stand that Petros will not be a ‘partner’ of the national petroleum company Petronas, but to enjoy its own

3,600 noodle packs donated to Sibu Marathon 2017

SIBU: Kinetic Food Trading Sdn Bhd donated 3,900 packs of instant noodles – ‘Mee Daddy 3 in 1’ for the Sibu Marathon 2017 to be held on 16 September. The donation was presented by KTS Group Deputy Managing Director, Vincent Lau Lee Ming to the organising chairlady of Visit Sibu

90 REGISTER FOR SIBU BASE JUMP

SIBU: Ninety participants from 18 countries have so far registered for the Sibu Base Jump 2017 which will take place at  Sarawak’s tallest building, Wisma Sanyan, here from Sept 22 to 24. Sibu Resident, Hii Chang Kee told a press conference here yesterday that the  United States had the most