Author: Amyra Varkisa

Sped-up bridge repair during holidays

SIBU: Students of SMK St Elizabeth can soon expect to walk safely on the wooden pedestrian bridge as repair work is now being carried out on the structure. Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek shared the good news in his Facebook posting, saying at the moment the maintenance work

Making Sibu a smart city

SIBU: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) wants to make Sibu a smart city. As part of the move, SMC chairman Clarence Ting yesterday revealed that the council would no longer send the physical form of assessment rates to households by next year. “We are giving one year’s notice to all the

RM500 for getting married, RM300 for newborn

SIBU: Registered voters in Pelawan are in for a surprise. The Pelawan Service Centre launched two community programmes in conjunction with its official opening yesterday (March 11). One, newly married couples will receive RM500, and two, newborns will receive RM300 each. Pelawan assemblyman Michael Tiang Ming Tee, who is Public

Sibu bus operators air grouses, hopes at dialogue with rep

SIBU: Bus operators here are requesting for permanent information counters to display travel time and for the convenience of passengers and tourists. Pelawan assemblyman Michael Tiang Ming Tee said the operators claimed a few meetings had been done regarding the request. “The operators said that many years ago, Sibu Municipal

Deep cleansing today for Sibu markets

SIBU: All markets under the Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) and Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) will undergo deep cleansing on Saturday (March 12). According to the Department of Veterinary Service Sarawak, all butchers have been advised to carry out general cleaning at their own stall and remove their belongings. Any

Overcoming challenges of the new norm

SIBU: The Covid-19 pandemic proves that humans are able to rise above the situation by quickly adapting to the ever-changing environment. Speaking at the University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) 6th convocation ceremony yesterday, UTS chairman Dr Annuar Rapaee said the new norm has raised new barriers and posed unprecedented challenges

Premier honoured for support, guidance

SIBU: Universiti Technologi Sarawak (UTS) has appointed Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg as its Pro-Chancellor due to his contribution and commitment to the university. Speaking at the university’s 6th Convocation, UTS chairman Dr Annuar Rapaee said that Abang Johari had been giving his full

UTS hosts first convocation as full-fledged varsity

SIBU: A total of 387 graduates received their scrolls on the first of the two-day University of Technology Sarawak’s (UTS) 6th convocation on Saturday (March 5). Speaking at the ceremony, UTS vice-chancellor, Prof Datuk Dr Khairuddin Abdul Hamid said the convocation was a historical event. “Even though this is the

Sports good for young people

SIBU: Sports can be good and rewarding hobbies, especially for youth, says Bukit Assek assemblyman, Joseph Chieng Jin Ek. By participating in sports, people were not only able to practise a healthy lifestyle but could also use their leisure time well. Speaking at the launch of Sarawak X-Tive 2022 for

Water supply issues will be a thing of the past: Minister

SIBU: The proposed Water Supply Kanowit Project Phase 2 is expected to be completed in December this year. Utilities and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said once completed, water problem in Kanowit, Nibong Tada area, Machan and Sibu Jaya would be resolved. During his site visit of the project yesterday