Civil servant loses almost RM100k to phone scam
SIBU: The world of a female civil servant came crashing down as a ‘phone scam’ syndicate made off with her hard-earned life savings, leaving her nearly RM100,000 poorer. Sibu Police Chief, ACP Zulkipli Suhaili, said that the unfortunate incident began when the victim, a woman in her 30s, received a call on September 1 from […]
100 jobs, RM100m sales in vending machine business
SIBU: The vending machine business has created 30 job opportunities in Borneo since its establishment here in 2020, said JS Smart Vending Chief Marketing Officer Fazliy Malik. He said for the past three years, their collaboration with Borneo Smart Vendors has achieved sales of RM100 million. “This achievement indirectly created around 100 job opportunities in […]
Upgraded road link ready by next Jan
SIBU: The upgrading of a 6.75km road connecting Sibu Jaya township to Kong Yit Khim Road project is expected to be completed by January next year, said Aidel Lariwoo. The Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development said that the latest progress on the construction of the project is now at 77 per cent. Aidel […]
Speed up Social Workers Profession Act: MPI
SIBU: The federal government has been urged to hasten the passing of the Social Workers Profession Act that was drafted in 2012 but still pending approval in parliament.In making the call, Methodist Pilley Institute (MPI) chief executive officer Hii King Kai said the Act would elevate the status of individuals who run the nation’s many […]
Vending machine business seminar draws 110
SIBU: A seminar aimed at helping the local community tap into the lucrative vending machine business was held here Saturday (Sept 2).It also gave the 110 seminar participants insights on generating passive income.The seminar was jointly organised by F&J Smart Marketing Global Sdn Bhd, Goldmind Evolution Sdn Bhd, and local company, Borneo MA Smart Vendors […]
Ministry targets making state net food exporter
SIBU: The Ministry of Food Industry, Commodities and Regional Development is committed to achieving the target of making Sarawak a net exporter of food by the year 2030.It intends to do this by transforming and sustaining agriculture and the rural economy in Sarawak through modernisation and commercialisation.Its Deputy Minister Martin Ben said this is the […]
Agong to dine with locals at central market
SIBU: The Sibu Central Market is among the places scheduled to be visited by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah during the ‘Kembara Kenali Borneo’ tour to the town.Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) Chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh said that His Royal […]
Finding the right place for new market
SIBU: The Land and Survey Department is currently searching for a new location for Pasar Tamu in Kampung Sentosa. Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek said that this idea comes from Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, who wants a larger area to build the Pasar Tamu. “In an earlier proposal, […]
Raising public awareness on eye health
SIBU: In an effort to promote a health-conscious lifestyle and raise awareness about eye health, a successful public talk titled “Safeguarding the Windows to the Soul: Secrets to Protecting Your Eyes” was held at Plux Incubation Hub in Sibu General Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCCI) recently.The event was organised by the Plux Incubation […]
Badminton championship able to promote Sibu to outsiders
SIBU: Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing, and Local Government Michael Tiang Ming Tee lauded the World Chinese Badminton Federation (WCBF) in Sibu for organising an international badminton championship in the district. According to Tiang, the championship not only nurtures a close relationship among the members of the federation but also promotes the town to the […]
