Satay seller stays optimistic during this trying times
By Othman Ishak SIBU: To face trying times, it is important to keep one’s spirit up, never give up hope, and always stay positive, says satay seller Mohd Arni Rosli. “Without this attitude, I believe I would have lost my direction, particularly during the current pandemic,” he said when met at his stall recently. Arni, […]
Fire renders 29 homeless
SIBU: Twenty-nine residents were made homeless after three houses caught fire in Kampung Usahajaya Baru, Jalan Salim last Sunday. A spokesman for the Sarawak Fire Department operations centre said no injury or casualty were reported. Firemen from Sibu and Sungai Merah stations were deployed to the scene after receiving an emergency call around 8.45pm. The […]
Food aid distributed to needy veterans
SIBU: The Veteran Affairs Department of the Malaysian Armed Forces (JHEV) Sarawak Chapter distributed 100 packets of food to needy members recently. Its director Maj Pahot Joll officiated at the distribution ceremony held at the D’Simpang Cafe, Kampung Hilir here. He said the food assistance was under the Ministry of Defence’s Caring Malaysia programme. “They […]
Driver killed in collision between two lorries
SIBU: A lorry driver was killed in a collision between two lorries in Mile 13, Jalan Sibu-Bintulu on Wednesday (Sept 29). The victim, identified as Kong Sii Cheng, 46, was pronounced dead at the scene due to severe head injuries. Meanwhile, the other driver suffered a fracture in his right shoulder and is currently receiving […]
Long-term solution to Temple Street pontoon wharf
By Danny Wong SIBU: The Sarawak Ministry of Transport handed over the Certificate of Practical Completion (CPC) for ‘The Proposed New Jetty Structures’ at the existing RC (reinforced concrete) pontoon wharf, Temple Street here. Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin was present yesterday to witness the handover between Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) chairman Morni Suhaili […]
NGOs donate food to patients
SIBU: Several non-governmental organisations (NGOs) as well as individuals donated food to patients at Sibu Hospital on Wednesday (Sept 29). According to spokesperson Joshua Ting, “We decided to provide food aid to Sibu Hospital after learning that the wards are currently operating at full capacity.” “The donations included 100 bags of 10kg rice, 20 cartons […]
Sibu’s Bandung vessels return to Temple Street wharf
SIBU: Loading and unloading operations of Bandungs or double decker vessels used mainly for transporting groceries and light cargo along the Batang Rajang River, will be shifted back to the pontoon wharf at Temple Street here. Sarawak Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin said the vessels had been temporarily operating at the Burung Apu cargo […]
Federal govt should focus on dilapidated schools in Sarawak
SIBU: The federal government should focus on solving the problem of dilapidated schools in Sarawak under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP). Assistant Minister of Education, Science and Technological Research Dr Annuar Rapaee said this during a press conference via Zoom. He was commenting on the 12MP which was presented by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail […]
Like River Thames, Sungai Seduan can be a tourist attraction
SIBU: With its beautiful scenery, Sungai Seduan can be developed into a tourist attraction just like River Thames in Cambridge, United Kingdom, said Assistant Minister of Local Government and Housing Dr Annuar Rapaee. He pointed this out at the virtual launching of Sibu-level World Rivers Day on Sunday. “River Thames is a small waterway that […]
Field hospital in Sibu welcomed
By Rachel Mina SIBU: Education, Science and Technological Research Assistant Minister Dr Annuar Rapaee welcomes the setting up of a field hospital at Medan here. He said the establishment of the hospital would help to ease the burden on Sibu Hospital. “Non-Covid-19 patients who are discharged or waiting to be allowed to return, can be […]
