Bukit Assek rep urges action on dilapidated schools
SIBU: Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek has called on MPs in Sarawak to continue raising the issue of dilapidated schools in the state, urging for swift restoration efforts. Chieng expressed deep concern after reading the distressing news on Monday (July 24) about Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s plea […]
Rep wants appointment of more community leaders
SIBU: Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng JIn Ek has called for more community leaders to be appointed at Sentosa, Salim area to serve the community better. According to Chieng, the area under Bukit Assek constituency is not only huge but it comprises of residents from various races such as Chinese, Iban and Malay-Melanau. “At the […]
Expedite longhouse RTP projects: Chieng
SIBU: All Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) projects involving longhouses in the Bukit Assek constituency have been approved by the Premier’s Office. In affirming this Bukit Assek assemblyman Chieng Jin Ek hoped the projects could therefore be implemented as soon as possible at nine longhouses there. “This will show that the GPS government is a responsible […]
Understand our history, know our roots: Rep
SIBU: As Sarawakians, we must understand our history before knowing our roots, said Joseph Chieng Jin Ek. The Bukit Assek Assemblyman stressed that what we need more is to protect and defend the rights and interests of Sarawakians. “This is referring especially the younger generation, our future leaders. They need to understand and master the […]
Sarawak nursing confab attracts 422
SIBU: A total of 422 all categories of Nurses and Allied healthcare personnel attended Sarawak nursing conference 2023 themed ‘Nurturing Holistic Care Paradigm’ here today. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the aim of the conference was to reinforce on the importance of providing holistic healthcare to the community. He noted that […]
Bukit Assek rep urges JCI Sibu to continue guiding youths
SIBU: Junior Chamber International (JCI) is a youth organisation that provides opportunities to empower young people to drive change, says Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek. “We (JCI) had trained many youths to become leaders of the world. I am also a JCI member. I benefitted a lot from this wonderful organisation such as […]
Chieng to fund fire hydrant maintenance
SIBU: Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng has pledged to set aside allocations from his Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) funds next year for fire hydrant maintenance in his constituency. He said it was to ensure public safety during fire incidents as well as build public confidence in the fire hydrant system. “I have already started to […]
Turning Sibu into Amsterdam
SIBU: Sarawak Premier today reiterated the state government’s plan to develop Sibu town into a new “Amsterdam” in the world. Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg was speaking at the launch of the Sarawakku Sayang programme at Sibu Civic Centre here today (Nov 4). In July this year, while in Sibu, the premier […]
Six independent Chinese secondary schools receive grants
SIBU: Some five Sarawak Independent Chinese Secondary Schools (ICSS) here and one in Sarikei received grants amounting to RM3.54 million from the Sarawak government yesterday (Oct 20). The schools in Sibu are Citizen Middle School, Sekolah Menengah (SM) Guong Ming, SM Wong Nai Siong, SM Khian Hin, and SM Catholic as well as SM Ming […]
838 vacancies up for grabs
SIBU: A total of 838 vacancies comprising 179 types of positions will be offered at the two-day Career Carnival and ICT exhibition which will take place at the Civic Centre here this weekend (Sept 10-11) from 9 am to 5 pm. The event is jointly organised by the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bukit Assek […]
