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PBB’s final convention expects 3,000 delegates

BY NATASHA JEE & AMYRA VARKISA SIBU: Nearly 3,000 delegates from the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) will converge at the party’s Sibu Zone Special Convention at the Kingwood Hotel tomorrow (Sunday). The delegates from the 23 branches of the Sibu Zone, including Kuala Rajang, Semop, Daro, Jemoreng, Repok, Tanjong

It’s about the bonding, retorts Tiong

KUCHING: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing is not done with replying to criticism over his public demeanour after drinking at gatherings. In a Facebook post on Saturday (Nov 4) he broke it down to the simplest of terms for the benefit of especially elected representatives.

Rep donates 600 chairs to school

KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP, Dr. Kelvin Yii, has donated 600 chairs to SMK St Teresa. Dr. Yii said that his decision to make the contribution followed a briefing with the school’s principal and representatives from the Parent-Teachers Association (PTA). The need for additional seating, particularly in the hall of the

E-sports: Malaysia to battle for bronze after losing to China in semis

HANGZHOU: The National Dota2 team’s campaign in the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games ended at the semifinal stage after going down 1-2 to China in front of a hostile crowd at the Hangzhou E-sport Centre here today.   In the semifinals against China today, the National squad represented by Chan Kok

Promoting racial harmony through basketball

KUCHING: Basketball is a healthy sport that not only serves as a platform to discover new talent but also fosters closer bonds among people of different races. Sarikei MP Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii lauded Syarikat Kalulong Sdn Bhd for recently organising the 2023 Sarikei U12 Basketball Tournament (U12 Kalulong).

Wife of Sarawak DUN Deputy Speaker passes away

KUCHING: The wife of Deputy Speaker of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN), Datuk Idris Buang, Datin Zulaiqha Hamid, passed away on Sept 29 at the Normah Specialist Medical Centre. The news of her demise was shared in a post on Unit Komunikasi Awam Sarawak (UKAS)’s Facebook today. “Condolences to

Bigger turnout lifts spirits at lantern procession

BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI MUKAH: More than 4,000 people participated in a lantern procession in conjunction with the district-level Mid-Autumn Festival here on Saturday. Deputy Minister of Economy Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib said the celebration this time received a favourable response from the residents. She said the celebration last year

Women entrepreneurs urged to utilise ikhtiar financing

SARIKEI: The Usahawan Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM) Sarikei branch members, especially women, are urged to utilise the opportunities provided to reduce household poverty. Deputy Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration, and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the opportunities provided are in the form of small-scale financial credit assistance through

Sarikei poised to become food production hub

SARIKEI: Sarikei has the potential to become a food production hub and agro-tourism centre as its population is involved in commodity farming, fruits, and vegetables, which are the main economic activities of the area. Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED) Dr Ripin Lamat said this is further