Author: Florence Genta

Injured biker dies while receiving treatment

SIBU: A 47-year-old motorcyclist died while receiving treatment at Sibu Hospital after being involved in an accident with a four-wheel drive vehicle at 8.30am at Jalan Ulu Oya here on Tuesday. According to Sibu deputy police chief Supt Collin Babat, the victim, identified as Sunni Lasau from Rumah Bual in

Public urged to be stay vigilant

SIBU: Sibu Municipal Council chairman Clarence Ting urged everyone here to stay vigilant and follow the standard operating procedures (SOPs) strictly to prevent the spread of Covid-19. “It seems like the situations in Kuching and Kota Samarahan are not getting any better. The state government is likely to impose a

It’s a marathon, not a sprint

SIBU: The war against Covid-19 is a marathon and not a sprint, said Senator Robert Lau Hui Yew. “Our mindset has to be tuned in that direction. The new norm has to be ingrained,” he said in a statement on July 27. Lau pointed out that Sarawak had done well

Sarawak Family Planning Association has new chairman

SIBU: Sarawak Family Planning Association (SFPA) Sibu branch held its annual general meeting at a hotel here on (July 25) Saturday evening. At the AGM, Dr Shirley Chieng was unanimously elected as the branch’s new chairman with Imelda Amelia Billies as the vice chairman. The post of secretary went to

Fishing boat and crew detained

TANJUNG MANIS: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency, Tanjung Manis Maritime Zone today detained a Class B local fisherman boat about 3.5 nautical miles northwest of Tanjung Manat around 11.30am (July 26). Tanjung Manis Maritime Zone Director, Maritime Commander Mohd Ariz Md Kassim said all four crew members including the “tekong”

Centre aims to soar high

SIBU: The Centre On Technological Readiness And Innovation In Business Technopreneurship (Contribute) was established at the University College of Technology Sarawak (UCTS) last year to strengthen the university’s research activities and to support the current development of the Sarawak Digital Economy Strategy. According to Associate Professor Dr Mohd Zainal Munshid

Search going on for missing Indian national

SIBU: The search and rescue (SAR) operation for a missing Indian citizen who is believed to have drowned in Sungau Rejang, near Pulau Kampung Banyok, here entered its second day on Tuesday (July 21). According to the Sibu deputy police district Supt Colin Babat the first day operation started from

2025 electrification plan earns praise

SIBU: Senator Robert Lau has welcomed the plan to have the whole of Sarawak fully electrified by 2025.  “In order for Sarawak to be a developed state by 2030, we need electricity to reach every corner of the state. Credit must be given to the present government and past leaders

Motorcyclist succumbs to injuries at accident site

Over in Sibu a 33-year-old motorcyclist was pronounced dead by paramedics from Sibu Hospital at the scene of the accident after his bike collided with a four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle driven by a woman. The accident happened at Jalan Salim-Stabau at 7pm last Sunday, July 19. Sibu deputy police chief,

Helping the poor using home programme

SARIKEI: Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii is using the Sarawak Poor Home Improvement Programme (PPRMS) to take care of the underprivileged. His Repok Service Centre team conducts daily surveys to better understand the needs of the people and provide solutions to improve their living standards. The team recently