Author: Florence Genta

Cops turn entertainers for a day!

SIBU: Policemen, policewomen and children of police personnel here yesterday turned entertainers for a day. They were on hand to entertain the huge crowd of visitors who had turned up for the 210th Police Day celebration held at the Sibu Police Headquarters. The children who were in kindergarten thrilled the

70 take part in Family Fun Run

KANOWIT: About 70 people took part in the Family Fun Run which was held in conjunction with the 210th Police Day celebration at Fort Emma Square here recently. The run was a joint collaboration between the police, Kanowit Information Department, Special Af fai rs Depar tment , Lukut /Penyulau 1Malaysia

Mind briefing programme attracts 200 participants

SIBU: Two hundred participants turned up at the ‘mind briefing’ organised by the State Information Department at Sibu Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI) premises here, yesterday. Speaking at the event’s closing ceremony Sibu Resident Hii Chang Kee said the briefing aimed to give the opportunity to the related

26 Prisons Dept personnel rewarded

SIBU: Twenty-six prison officers received medals and certificates in conjunction with the 227th Malaysia Prison Day held in a Futsal Court at Jalan Perpaduan here, last Monday. Director of Sarawak Prisons Department, Ajidin Salleh presented the medals and certificates to the recipients, witnessed by Director of Sibu Prisons, Bismillah Abang Masra.

Sulhamid to lead PBPM Sibu Branch

SIBU: Sulhamid Abdullah was elected as the new chairman of Ex-Police Association of Malaysia (PBPM) Sibu Branch during an annual general meeting (AGM) held here, last Sunday. Sibu Police chief, ACP Saiful Bahri Abdullah officiated at the AGM. Meanwhile, Abdul Wahab Mohamad was elected as deputy chairman with Browa @

Sekumang Station ensures larger supply of water to Tanjung Manis

TANJUNG MANIS: Minister of Public Utilities, Dato Sri Dr Stephen Rundi on Monday witnessed the handing over of Sekumang Booster Station, which comprised Package 8 of the Tanjung Manis Water Supply Phase 1, here. General Manager of the Sibu Water Board (SWB), Sudin Jaya handed over the station to Sarawak

20 USM students take part in motivation programme

SIBU:   20 students from University Sains Malaysia (USM) took part in a motivation programme at SK Abang Ali recently. The programme was held in conjunction with the “Sehati Sejiwa” visit and “Bakti Siswa” programme organised by Sarawak Special Affairs Department (JASA). According to Sarawak JASA Senior Assistant Director, Anwar

Ministry targets 100% water supply coverage by 2025

SIBU: There are about 90 water treatment plants throughout the state which are now managed by the Rural Water Supply Department (RWSD). Minister of Public Utilities, Dato Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said that about 61 per cent of the state is currently supplied with treated water and the state

UPP’s LPK plays role in rural development

SIBU: United People’s Party (UPP) Sibu Community Services Board (LPK) plays a role in rural development, particularly in Bawang Assan and Dudong constituencies. LPK Sibu chairman Dato Andrew Wong said he and other board members would strive to develop rural area to reciprocate the trust given by the rural people.

Soon Koh contributes rice mill machine, generator to two longhouses

SIBU: Two longhouses in Bawang Assan constituency received a rice milling machine and a generator worth RM10,000 from Bawang Assan State Assemblyman Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh. The recipients are Rumah Unjah Besh in Sungai Melanggan which received the rice milling machine and Rumah Suda Majoi at Sibu-Tanjung Manis Road