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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

‘Taste of Sibu’ book now on sale

SIBU: Members of the public can now buy the ‘Taste of Sibu’ book which showcases the uniqueness of the various types of food available in this town. Editor and chief coordinator of the ‘Taste of Sibu’ book, Councillor Joseph Chieng said the book was published in conjunction with the Visit

BCF best platform to educate youngsters on culture of ethnicity in S’wak

SIBU: Borneo Cultural Festival (BCF) is the best platform to educate youngsters on the culture of ethnicity in Sarawak. Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi said the richness of the culture showcased during BCF is not only shown to the tourists but also to the

750 participants in ‘722 Run for Sarawak’

SIBU: About 750 people participated in the ‘722 Run for Sarawak’ organised by the Youth Wing of Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Pelawan Branch held at the Sibu Town Square Phase 2 car park here yesterday morning. The event was held to celebrate Sarawak Day which fell yesterday. It was

31st Infantry Brigade Camp to be built in Bintulu

SIBU: The government through the Ministry of Defence will build a permanent camp for the 31st Infantry Brigade and family homes in Bintulu in the future. Commander of the 31st Infantry Brigade, Brigadier-General Dato’ Fadzil Tajudin said the new camp will house the 31st Infantry Brigade headquarters and 7th Border

Families with disabilities receive daily necessities, wheelchairs

SIBU: The Barisan Nasional (BN)/Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) team recently  handed over  daily necessities and wheelchairs to 13 families with disabilities from the Usahajaya area here. Present were the potential candidate  for  Lanang Constituency, Kelvin Kong and Councillor Joseph Chieng and entourage  led by the chairman of Saberkas Usahajaya

Karim: State govt trying to increase flight connectivity

SIBU: The state government is still  trying to increase the flight connectivity to the state to spur tourism and economic activities. Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth  and Sports, Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah revealed this at the official opening  of Borneo Cultural Festival (BCF) 2017 held at BCF Arch,

1,000 expected at BCF opening procession

SIBU: About 1,000 people of the various communities here are expected to join the grand opening procession of Borneo Cultural Festival (BCF) at Sibu Town Square Phase 1 tomorrow (20 July). According to BCF 2017 organising chairlady, Rogayah Jamain, who is also deputy chairman of Sibu Municipal Council (SMC), all

Salang launches school’s treated water supply project

PAKAN: 1Malaysia Sarawak Advisory Council (1MSAC) Chairman who is also Julau Member of Parliament Datuk Joseph Salang Gandum last Friday officiated at the opening of a treated water supply project for the SK Nanga Kara, here to benefit more than 70 students and preschoolers. In his speech at the event, Salang