Man succumbs to rabies
KUCHING: The Health Ministry (MoH) has recorded one new case of rabies involving the death of a 62-year-old man in Sibu. In a statement issued yesterday, it said the victim was pronounced dead at 7pm on June 23 in Sibu Hospital. The victim was bitten by his relative’s dog while visiting his house in Jalan […]
Cheap pineapples in Sibu due to glut
SIBU: There is a glut of pineapple in this town around this time every year. Due to oversupply, the price is extremely cheap. Farmers in nearby Sarikei－the pineapple town－will flock to Sibu to sell this tropical fruit. Even those from as far as Mukah and Matu-Daro would drive here. A Mukah resident, who wished to […]
Developing Sibu’s youths
SIBU: A Sibu Youth Innovation Centre will be built as one of the projects under the Sibu Urban Renewal Master Plan. The project, according to Sibu Urban Renewal Master Plan Committee chairman Chieng Buong Toon, will cost about RM10 million. On Wednesday (June 24), Chieng together with Sibu Municipal Council chairman (SMC) Clarence Ting proposed […]
Smooth reopening of schools in Sibu
SIBU: The reopening of schools for Form 5 and 6 students on Wednesday (June 24) was smooth, with all 22 secondary schools adhering to the standard operating procedures. Secondary school students, who resumed classes on Wednesday, were those who would be sitting for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), Sijil Vokasional Malaysia (SVM), Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan […]
New township in the pipeline
SIBU: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said he had fulfilled one of his promises to Sibu people pertaining to allocation of housing lots to cater for many extended families of the various villages. He made the comment when speaking during his visit to Rumah Spektra Permata (RSP) project site in Kemuyang here […]
Promises to Sibu people, delivered!
SIBU: Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg today said he has delivered the promises he made to the people of Sibu when he became the Chief Minister three years ago. He said the projects to expand development as well as the urban renewal plan for Sibu are currently being carried out and would be continued […]
Three areas to be addressed
Lau to pay heed on these during his term as senator SIBU: Chairman of Bawang Assan branch of Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Robert Lau Hui Yew who sworn in as a senator today will pay more heed to three areas during his three-year term. He said the first and foremost will be Sarawak’s rights and interest […]
Owners urged to vaccinate their dogs against rabies
SIBU: Dog owners here have been told to be a more responsible for their animals after 10 more places have been declared as rabies-infected areas. The Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak (DVSS) last June 13 announced that these 10 places are Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Lorong Permai Timur, Kampung Bahagia Jaya Teku, Sibujaya, Mile 1/2 […]
School welcomes all forms of assistance
SIBU: Sacred Heart Secondary School welcomes and appreciates all forms of assistance from the community, said its principal David Teo Wu. “As our school is not fully funded by the authorities, any help extended means a lot to everyone here,” he said. Teo also said the school relied heavily on the community’s support to grow […]
Red paint splash at officer’s gate
SIBU: An enforcement officer of Sibu Immigration Department has the front part of his house splashed with red paint on Thursday (June 18), apparently because the suspect was not happy that the officer had detained him previously. The suspect had also put a threatening note on the gate, warning him and family to be careful. […]
