Tiong visits longhouses in Dudong

SIBU: President of the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing on Monday (Dec 21) paid a visit to ten longhouses in Dudong constituency, starting as early as 4.30am. The visit was to gain a clear understanding on local issues and fostering closer relationships with the people. During the visit, he found that […]

SMC chairman visits market

SIBU: Chairman of Sibu Municipal Council (SMC), Clarence Ting on Nov 1 (Sunday) visited the Taman Indah Sunday Market. He was accompanied by SMC Market and Petty Traders Standing Committee chairman, Councillor Albert Tiang. The purpose of the visit was to check on the business at the market. “Most of the traders started their business […]

Juma’ani visits Peryatim Sibu

SIBU: The Chief Minister’s wife, Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang on Sunday (Oct 4) visited the Orphans Welfare Organisation of Malaysia (Peryatim) located at Kemuyang here. She was warmly welcomed by the residents and staff of Peryatim. The residents welcomed her with a ‘kompang’ performance.  Juma’ani was accompanied by Assistant Minister of Education, Science […]

Juma’ani visits state’s oldest mosque

SIBU: The Chief Minister’s wife, Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang on Sunday (Oct 4) visited Al-Qadim Mosque at Kampung Nyabor Sibu here. She was accompanied by Assistant Minister of Education, Science and Technological Research and Nangka assemblyman, Dr Annuar Rapaee.  “On behalf of the Muslims here and Sibu Islamic Welfare Trust Board (Lakis), we […]

CM pays last respects to Bayoi

SERIAN: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg and state dignitaries paid their last respects to the late Datuk Frederick Bayoi Manggie at his residence at Kampung Kemayau No 2 today. The former Kedup assemblyman passed away at the age of 77 last Monday morning (Sept 21). Upon arrival, Abang Johari was greeted by […]

Mayor inspects scene of fire

KUCHING: Kuching South City Hall (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng paid a visit to the fire scene in Pending area here on Thursday morning, said a statement. The fire that broke out the same morning affected a semi-detached warehouse. Although no casualty occurred, the family that looked after the premises lost their belongings. Datuk […]

Saifuddin on two-day visit to Sarawak

KUCHING: Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah arrived at Kuching International Airport (KIA) at 10.45am Monday (Sep 7) for a two-day visit to Sarawak. He is here to attend the main organising committee meeting for the Malaysia Day celebration to be hosted by Sibu on Sept 16. Last night (Monday), Saifuddin was interviewed live by […]

Rep visits houses of worship

SARIKEI: Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tuong Sii on August 18 continued his visits to the houses of worship in an effort to help those in need. Among the houses of worship he visited was the Che San Fu Temple at Jalan Kwong Ming/Minah. Huang often goes to the ground to better understand the needs […]

Welfare dept visits Hope Place

KUCHING: State Social Welfare Department (JKMS) paid a visit to Hope Place Charity Centre at TT3, Tabuan Tranquillity last Friday. Hope Place founder Kelvin Wan expressed his gratitude to the department for their visit. According to Wan, the department plans to make an annual visit to the non-governmental organisation (NGO) to further understand their current […]

MPs should focus on people’s needs

BY NATASHA JEE & SHAH AHMED FAROUQ SERIAN: It is hoped that members of the Dewan Rakyat would focus on the needs of the people during the coming sitting of Parliament on July 13. This was said by Deputy Finance Minister II Mohd Shahar Abdullah during his visit here. “As we are in the now […]