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Final night of BCF held at Sibu Town Square

SIBU: The final night of the 14th edition of Borneo Cultural Festival (BCF) was held at Sibu Town Square on Saturday. The festival, which filled with diverse and unique cultural performances has attracted thousands of visitors from within and outside Sibu. The first performance of the night was a unique

22 take part in Borneo Chinese Culture Forum

SIBU: The Borneo Chinese Culture Forum held at University College of Technology Sarawak (UCTS) here on Saturday attracted 22 participants from Taiwan, China and Brunei. The forum was organised by Sarawak Chinese Cultural Association (SCCA) in collaboration with JNU University, China. Minister of International Trade and E-Commerce Dato Sri Wong

Teen killed as bike crashes into lamp post

SIBU: A teenager was killed in an accident at Jalan Pedada here early yesterday. Sibu District Police chief, ACP Saiful Bahri Abdullah said the deceased was Tay Hau Jin, aged 17. He said Tay was believed to be heading towards the town centre from Jalan Pedada around 2.18am when the

UPP announces potential candidates for Sibu, Lanang

SIBU: United People’s Party (UPP) here yesterday announced its potential candidates for Sibu and Lanang Parliamentary seats for the coming 14th General Election (GE14). Dato Andrew Wong Kee Yew who is named as the potential candidate for the Sibu Parliamentary seat while potential candidate for Lanang is Ting Kee Nguan,

Cash incentives for 962 high achievers

SIBU: Sarawak Timber Association (STA) rewarded 962 students comprising 747 SPM students and 215 STPM students who excelled in their last year’s public examinations compared to 618 students last year. According to chairman of Sarawak Timber Association (STA), Pemanca Datuk Wong Kie Yik, the selected students will each receive cash

Pansar Berhad announces 2.0 percent dividend

SIBU: Pansar Berhad yesterday announced a 2.0 percent dividend of 1 sen per ordinary share for its financial year ending 31 March, 2017 at its Annual General meeting (AGM) here. The company reported a challenging fiscal year in all markets it operated in, with a total turnover of RM358.9 million,

Forklift 30 pct destroyed in fire

  SIBU:  A forklift at Lane 4, Kung Kung Road here was destroyed 30 per cent due to a fire. Sibu Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) received an emergency call at 2.39am and eight fire-fighters led by PBK II Henry Ho rushed to the scene. Upon arrival at the site, operation

Overwhelming BDCF comes to a close

  SIBU: Initiated in 2003, this year marks the 14th year of Borneo Cultural Festival (BCF), which received an overwhelming response from the people. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the objective of the festival is to preserve Dayak culture in order to sustain its existence and

SMC increases efforts to impound dogs

  SIBU: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) has caught a total number of 693 dogs in the year 2015 and 351 dogs in the year 2016. According to chairman of SMC, Datuk Tiong Thai King, a total of 366 dogs were impounded since the beginning of the year until 25th July

100 guests at library’s ‘Rindok Raya’

  SARIKEI: About 100 people attended ‘Rindok Raya’ 2017 organised by the National Library at Taman Susur Jambu here yesterday. Many activities were held including lucky draws and fashion  competition. The programme was meant to strengthen ties between the library staffers and residents of the housing estate.  Food and drinks