Author: Florence Genta

57 students join Kinetic Food Shootout meet

SIBU: A total of 57 students from seven secondary schools in Sibu took part in the 1st Kinetic Food Student April Shootout competition at the Sibu Archery Centre at Wong King Huo Road, here, on Sunday. The participating schools were Catholic High School, SMK Lanang, SMK Bukit Lima, SMK Methodist,

43516.52MT of domestic waste sent to Kemuyang Sanitary Landfill

SIBU: 43516.52 metric tonnes (MT)  of domestic waste  were sent to  Kemuyang Sanitary Landfill last year compared to 48,369.74MT in 2015 and 45,995.74MT in 2014. Sibu Resident, Hii Chang Kee said many factors had contributed to the reduction in the total volume of waste.  “We hope one of them is

Entulu hands over RM888,000 MRP grants

  SELANGAU: Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department, Datuk Joseph Entulu Belaun yesterday handed over Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants amounting to RM888,000 to a total of 79 Village Development and Security Committees (JKKKs) in the Selangau Parliamentary Constituency. He handed over the MRP grants during a “Sehati Sejiwa” programme

Teen pregnancies in Sibu down

  SIBU: Pregnancy cases among teenagers in Sibu dropped to 369 in 2015 compared to 523 cases in 2014. “Last year, they dropped again to 353 cases. We hope that the cases will continue to decline,” said Sibu Resident, Hii Chang Kee at the closing ceremony of a one-day programme

Over 500 at pre-anniversary dinner on board a ship

SIBU: More than 500 members and guests from various local organisations attended the United Chinese Association (UCA) Sibu Division’s pre-40th anniversary dinner celebration on board a newly built ship in a dock at Jalan Khoo Peng Loong here on Saturday. President of UCA Sibu, Kong Hian Khim said UCA  Sibu

Awang Tengah launches Pesta Belawai

BELAWAI: Tanjung Manis will be the development catalyst not only for Tanjung Manis itself but also the hinterland areas such as Kapit, Sarikei and surrounding areas. “But, what is more important is we must improve the connectivity. The government’s plan to upgrade the coastal highway will also involve Tanjung Manis.

SRDC never has office in Sibujaya – Lau

SIBU: Member of Parliament for Sibu, Oscar Ling is misleading the public in saying that Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) closed its office in Sibujaya 10 years ago. SRDC deputy chairman Robert Lau said the photograph that was provided by Ling to local papers was that of the former Sibujaya

Good public response to ‘Love Earth Day’

SIBU: The 9th ‘Love Earth Day’ organised by Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) received overwhelming response from the public as many took part in the activities held for two days. Speaking at the launching of Love Earth Day at the ground floor of Wisma Sanyan here, SMC chairman, Datuk Tiong Thai

AGE Convention in Sibu from 9 to 11 June

SIBU: AGE Convention (Artistic Gaming Entertainment Convention) will be held from 9 to 11 June from 10.00am to 10.00 pm at Sibu Indoor Stadium. The event is organised by Sanyan Road Recreational Club (SRRC). Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) is the event main sponsor. Speaking at a press conference here on Friday,

Clubs donate to needy couple in Bukit Aup

SIBU: Borneo Legacy Community Club (BLRC) and Remaung Borneo Motor Club (RBMC) have come to the aid of a man, his wife and their three-week baby daughter by donating food items, clothing and diapers. Genta Janting, 37, who works as a grave digger, and his wife, Chun Empara, 43, who