Fatimah: Collaborative efforts needed to address complex social issues
SIBU: Social issues and problems are too complex to be addressed in silos.In this regard, Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development (KPWK), Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah pointed out that integrated, collaborative and holistic approaches are required from all walks of life.“Be it government agencies, private and commercial organisations, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and philanthropists. […]
Concerns mount over excessive household waste at Kemuyang landfill
SIBU: The Kemuyang sanitary landfill is currently experiencing a worrisome influx of household waste, raising significant concerns about its environmental impact. Sibu Municipal Council chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh said cell one of the landfills has already exceeded its intended lifespan. “For cell two, we anticipated it would last us for 10 years. But at […]
Landfill fire erupts in Kampung Jerijeh, Tanjung Manis
SIBU: A fire broke out at a one-acre landfill site in Kampung Jerijeh, Tanjung Manis, here today (Sept 30). Fire and Rescue Department Zone 4 chief Andy Alie said an emergency call regarding the incident was received at around 7.41am. “A team of firefighters from the Tanjung Manis fire station was deployed to the scene, […]
Morning blaze leaves 18 homeless
SIBU: Eighteen people from three families were made homeless after a morning blaze laid waste to three houses in Kampung Nangka here today. No injuries or casualties were reported in the incident as they managed to get to safety. Fire and Rescue Department Zone 4 chief Andy Alie said firemen from Sibu Central, Sungai Merah, […]
Assemblyman to update on village developments
SIBU: A meeting will soon be organised by the Nangka Service Centre for the residents of Kampung Datu Lama, Kampung Hilir and Kampung Baru. This announcement was shared by Nangka assemblyman Dr. Annuar Rapaee on his official Facebook page today. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the upcoming developments in those villages. To […]
Lions Club members converge to attend events
SIBU: Various local Lions Clubs here have joined forces with Lions Club of Bintangor and Lions Club of Sarikei at the Sibu Airport today to warmly welcome the arrival of Lions District 308-A Governor Kapitan Ronny Hiew and his wife Chee Suk Fun.The couple was accompanied by lst Vice District Governor Annie Ho, 2nd Vice […]
Smokers in Sibu compounded RM89,500
SIBU: A total of 358 compound notices amounting to RM89,500 have been issued by the Sibu Divisional Health Office from Jan 1 to Sept 17 this year. The compounds were issued under the Control of Tobacco Product Regulations 2004 following inspections on 179 food premises. A spokesman for the Divisional Health Office said there has […]
Hospital seeks patient’s next of kin
SIBU: Sibu hospital seeks the public’s help in identifying the relatives or family members of an unidentified male patient currently under its care. The unidentified individual was discovered in an unconscious state, suffering from head injuries, and was brought to hospital by the Emergency Medical Teams (EMT). “Regrettably, no form of identification was found with […]
Sibujaya to rise as sports hub
SIBU: Sibujaya could become a leading sports hub in Sarawak. The Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing, and Local Government, Michael Tiang Ming Tee, highlighted the township’s remarkable sports offerings including motocross tracks and Azman Hashim Community Sports Centre. The centre features an indoor sports hall suitable for basketball, volleyball, futsal, and badminton. Furthermore, it […]
The push for Youth Legislative Assembly
SIBU: The proposed Sarawak Youth Legislative Assembly (Dewan Belia) will create more opportunities for young talents interested in politics at a higher level. Sarawak Youth MP, Mohamad Shahran Mohamad Lizamberi, said this idea, much like the Malaysian Youth Parliament, would nurture the skills of potential future leaders of Sarawak. “The Dewan Belia will highlight the […]
