Author: Othman Isyak

Share fruitful ideas, youth urged

SIBU: The youth in the local villages here who might have fruitful ideas that benefit the community at large were encouraged to share it with their respective community leaders and the Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK).  Deputy chairman of Sibu Municipal Council, Bujang Zainuddin Abdul Majid stressed that, by

Need to replace Malay villages which made way

SIBU: Malay villages that had to previously make way for development in the town centre need to be reinstated elsewhere here. Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Dr Annuar Rapa’ee said these involved Kampung Nyabor, Kampung Pulo Berendam, Kampung Pak Sanyut and Kampung Pulo. “I am trying to

PBB branch gives orphans Raya treat

SIBU: A total of 50 orphans, aged eight to 19, were feted to an Aidilfitri open house at Komplek Kebajikan Juma’ani Tuanku Hj Bujang (PERYATIM) here today. PBB Bukit Assek Branch chief, Abg Muhammad Yasin Dato Seri Abang Zainuddin, said it was organised to celebrate the festive occasion together with

Ramadan programme earns RTM Sibu praise

SIBU: RTM Sibu received a pat on the back for tirelessly organising the Jelajah Ramadan RTM Sibu 2022 in collaboration with the Sibu Melanau Association, held at the latter’s premises on Sunday evening. Igan MP, Ahmad Johnie Zawawi, said such programmes would help foster closer rapport between RTM Sibu and

Narcotics Traffic win Sibu Police Chief’s Cup football tournament

SIBU: Narcotics Traffic emerged champions after defeating Sg Merah Logistics 1-0 in the final of the Sibu District Police Chief’s Cup football tournament at Sibu Prisons field on Wednesday (March 30). Five teams took part in the competition, which began on March 22, to celebrate the 215th Police Day. Sgt

Starlink Hotel set to officially open tomorrow

SIBU: The RM20.6 million Starlink Hotel located along Tunku Abdul Rahman Road will officially open its doors on  Monday (March 14). According to Daesim Group of Companies chairman Datuk Lau Ngie Hua, it marks another milestone for the group. It is expected to be officially opened by the Minister of

JV Smart Vending – pioneer in vending machine business

MIRI: The vending machine business is another opportunity for the local community to boost the economic sector.   According to the general manager of JV Smart Vending Sdn Bhd, Andenson Dato, this product and service-based operations, set up by founder and director of JV Smart Vending, Mohd Afiq Zarith Mohd

Gearing up for Chinese New Year

A worker, Jackson Sapay, 36 years old, is seen busy hanging the beautiful red lanterns at the 7-storey pagoda, the Sibu Eng Ann Teng Tua Pek Kong, yesterday. It was estimated some 1,000 lanterns to decorate the pagoda. The Sibu Eng Ann Teng Tua Pek Kong is the oldest Chinese

Sibu catches up with flags’ war

SIBU: With the various political parties’ flags having been erected at many strategic places around Sibu Town, the scenario has boosted the exciting mood of the 12th State Election here. Checks by the New Sarawak Tribune found that flags of the political parties have sprung up along strategic places such

Single mum ekes out a living selling pucuk paku

SIBU: Like any other low income family, single mother Mary Bandau from Sg Assan is also not spared from the effects caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Mary, who has a son, said she would normally depend on selling pucuk paku (wild fern shoots) in town to get by. “As the