SIBU: Dog owners here are praised for taking their pets to the Free Vaccination Programme organised by the Sibu Division Department of Veterinary Services (DVSS). Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh said since the programme was implemented in the West Bank area of Sibu (Sungai Bidut) two
SIBU: A Malaysian student, Irene Chung who was murdered in Taiwan was laid to rest at the Nirvana Memorial Park, Mile 23, Jalan Sibu-Bintulu after a funeral service today. Among those present at the ceremony were her family members, relatives, friends including Progressive Democratic Action Party (PDP) president, Datuk Seri
SIBU: The police here have issued compounds to eight individuals for violating the standard operating procedures (SOPs) of the recovery movement control order (RMCO) during an integrated operation on Friday. District police chief ACP Stanley Jonathan Ringgit said two of eight individuals involved were a cafe worker and an owner
SIBU: A male cook in Kapit suffered from serious burns on his skin after accidentally sprinkled with hot oil while cooking on Friday. The victim endured about 20 percent of burns on his face and chest. Due to the severity of his condition, his friend sent him to the Kapit
SELANGAU: The state government remains committed in assisting hardcore poor households to own decent homes through the Sarawak Poor Home Improvement Programme (PPRMS). The programme would be continued in order to allow more eligible households to benefit from it, Tamin assemblyman Christopher Gira Sambang assured the people. He said many
SIBU: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government does not discriminate opposition-controlled constituencies. The Bawang Assan constituency was a good example whereby it received RM3mln worth of rural transformation projects (RTP) this year alone, said Romeo Christopher Tegong, a political secretary to the Chief Minister. Bawang Assan is currently held
SIBU: Sibu has recorded a decrease in dengue cases this year, said Sibu Health Officer Dr Teh Jo Hun. According to him, until Nov 14 this year, only 171 cases were recorded compared to 280 cases for the same period last year. “The decrease in the number of cases is
SIBU: A lorry driver was detained for transporting illegal logs at Jalan Wawasan, Sungai Merah here on Nov 1. State Security and Enforcement Unit (UKPN) personnel together with Sibu police detained the suspect around 4.30pm after receiving information from the public. UPKN on Monday (Nov 16) said inspection on the
SIBU: Bumiputeras here have been praised for generously donating to the SM Citizen Middle School, a Chinese school, at Jalan Kong Yit Khim which collapsed last month. “This reflects the values of Sarawakians. Everyone regardless of race and religion comes together to help ease the burden. “We are very impressed
SIBU: An accident victim succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment at the Sibu Hospital on Saturday (Nov 14). Sibu district police chief ACP Stanley Jonathan Ringgit in a statement on Sunday, said the victim, identified as 56-year-old Kong Chak Sing, from Jalan Piasau, Miri, was pronounced dead at 4pm.
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