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Borneo Post
6 days ago
- Health
- Borneo Post
Free rabies vaccination, dog licensing at Sibu's Sang Ik Methodist Church on July 19
File photo of a dog being vaccinated. SIBU (July 16): Sang Ik Methodist Church at Tanjong Kunyit, Jalan Pradom will host a Rabies Vaccination, Dog Microchipping and Licensing Programme, along with a Rabies Awareness Talk, on July 19, from 9am to 2pm. Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) Environment and Public Health Standing Committee chairman Councillor Kevin Lau, urged all dog owners in the area to bring their pets for free rabies vaccinations. In a statement, he said there will be a booth for dog owners to apply for licenses – RM30 for neutered dogs and RM90 for non-neutered dogs. 'We hope that the residents staying at the area will take their opportunity to get their dogs vaccinated to ensure their own safety and the safety of the community,' he said, adding that it is everyone's responsibility to reduce the spread of rabies, and no one should let their guard down. Local residents are also encouraged to attend the rabies awareness talk to better understand the risks of the ongoing outbreak. The event is jointly organised by the Sarawak Ministry of Public Health, Housing and Local Government, SRDC, Sibu Veterinary Services Department, Sibu District Office, and Sungai Parah Village Development and Security Committees. free vaccination lead Rabies awareness Sibu
Borneo Post
6 days ago
- Health
- Borneo Post
Free rabies vaccination, dog licensing at Sibu's Jln Pradom on July 19
File photo of a dog being vaccinated. SIBU (July 16): Sang Ik Methodist Church at Tanjong Kunyit, Jalan Pradom will host a Rabies Vaccination, Dog Microchipping and Licensing Programme, along with a Rabies Awareness Talk, on July 19, from 9am to 2pm. Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) Environment and Public Health Standing Committee chairman Councillor Kevin Lau, urged all dog owners in the area to bring their pets for free rabies vaccinations. In a statement, he said there will be a booth for dog owners to apply for licenses – RM30 for neutered dogs and RM90 for non-neutered dogs. 'We hope that the residents staying at the area will take their opportunity to get their dogs vaccinated to ensure their own safety and the safety of the community,' he said, adding that it is everyone's responsibility to reduce the spread of rabies, and no one should let their guard down. Local residents are also encouraged to attend the rabies awareness talk to better understand the risks of the ongoing outbreak. The event is jointly organised by the Sarawak Ministry of Public Health, Housing and Local Government, SRDC, Sibu Veterinary Services Department, Sibu District Office, and Sungai Parah Village Development and Security Committees. free vaccination lead Rabies awareness Sibu
Borneo Post
29-06-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
SRDC chairman reaffirms commitment to serve beyond titles
Sempurai (standing centre) in a photo session with his guests, during the Gawai Sandau Ari ceremony held at his longhouse, Rumah Bunsie Tiboh in Sibu. SIBU (June 29): Serving the people should not be confined to holding a position, but must be pursued through any role that enables meaningful contributions to local development, said Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) chairman Sempurai Petrus Ngelai. Speaking to reporters during a Gawai Sandau Ari ceremony held at his longhouse, Rumah Bunsie Tiboh, Jalan Salim-Belalang yesterday, Sempurai pledged his continued commitment to serve the people. 'I am honoured to have the opportunity to continue serving as SRDC chairman. Although my current term ends in March 2026, I will give my full commitment and continue to serve the people as long as I am needed,' he said. Reflecting on his nine years in office, Sempurai noted that various rural development initiatives have been implemented under SRDC's jurisdiction. These include projects in Sibu Jaya, Selangau, Tebing Barat Sibu, Durin, and Menyan. 'I have always reminded council members to be on the ground. We must stay close to the people to understand their problems,' he added. Sempurai highlighted that SRDC oversees more than 5,000 square kilometres of territory – a responsibility that requires energy, commitment, and dedication to ensure all communities receive due attention. On another note, he urged younger generations to preserve cultural traditions such as Gawai Sandau Ari, describing it as a celebration deeply rooted in Iban spiritual values and communal heritage. 'This is not a religious matter, but one of customs and heritage. We hope the younger generation will learn and continue such practices so that they are not lost to time,' he said. He also shared that the Gawai Sandau Ari ceremony marked his official reappointment as SRDC chairman in March. 'Sometimes, we need spiritual renewal to strengthen our resolve in serving the people. This ceremony is also for the well-being of my family,' he added. Sempurai extended his appreciation to Pelagus assemblyman Wilson Nyabong Ijang, Selangau MP Edwin Banta, and other representatives from various agencies and district councils who attended and supported the event. He also affirmed his readiness to face political challenges ahead, including the Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) party elections expected in October, and possibly the next state election. 'What matters most is that we remain committed to our service. The people will judge, and as long as they place their trust in me, I will serve to the best of my ability,' he said. lead Sempurai Petrus Ngelai SRDC
Borneo Post
10-05-2025
- Borneo Post
SRDC sounds alarm over vandalism as bin burnings disrupt waste services in Sibu
Sempurai hits the gong as a symbolic gesture to officiate the Mantar Gawai Dayak. SIBU (May 10): The Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) is seriously concerned about the repeated acts of vandalism involving rubbish bins for public use, following the destruction of more than 20 bins by arson in last year alone. Council chairman Sempurai Petrus Ngelai expressed regret over the incidents, which had disrupted waste management services, particularly in Sibu's West Bank area. 'The council continues to receive numerous complaints from residents asking for replacement bins. We do not understand why people are burning them – this behaviour not only hinders proper waste disposal, but also burdens the council,' he said at the 'Mantar Gawai Dayak Komuniti' event in Rumah Joseph Abet in Bawang Assan, organised by the local Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) of Jalan Temenggong Jonathan Bangau. He further said that such acts had made it difficult for residents to manage household waste, such as in a recent case where the Kemuyang residents had no place to dispose of rubbish after their bin was destroyed. 'When bins are unavailable, people resort to dumping waste by the road, littering the area and later, resulting in criticism of the council for not replacing the bins,' he added. To address the issue, Sempurai highlighted SRDC's introduction of the 'Bin Adoption Programme' in 2018, meant to empower longhouse chieftains and residents to take responsibility for bins and the bin centres. arson Sempurai Petrus Ngelai Sibu SRDC vandalism
CBS News
18-04-2025
- General
- CBS News
Schuylkill River Trail expansion in Philadelphia to open in mid-May
A project extending the Schuylkill River Trail in Philadelphia from Christian Street to the Grays Ferry Crescent will open in mid-May. The Schuylkill River Development Corporation has announced it's partnering with the city to host an opening day celebration on Saturday, May 17, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. According to the SRDC, the event will take place on the southern end of the South to Christian section near Christian Street. The organization said runners and walkers can gain early access to the new trail by participating in the Christian to Crescent Fun Run/Walk on Thursday, May 15. The project's main feature is a footbridge over the Schuylkill River, connecting South Philly to Grays Ferry. The trail currently ends at Christian, but the extended trail will cross a cable-stayed bridge and connect it to the Grays Ferry Crescent. The SRDC has been designing the project for over a decade. The total cost of the "Christian to Crescent" project is about $45 million and was funded with a mix of private donations and local, state and federal grants. "We've been waiting 40 years for this to happen. We thought maybe it was going to happen, but now we're seeing something," Joseph Syrnick, president of the SRDC, told CBS News Philadelphia in October 2024. "Making the connection means that people in South and Southwest Philly are now connected to Center City, which is really important because that's where the theaters are, that's where schools are, and most importantly, that's where the jobs are," Syrnick added. "You're allowing people in those two outlying neighborhoods to get to Center City by foot or bicycle as fast as you could get there by trolley or by car, and mostly at little or no cost."
