Author: Danny Wong

Celebrate children’s talents at SCLF

SIBU: The Sarawak State Library (Pusaka), Sibu, is set to host the Sarawak Children’s Literature Festival (SCLF) program, spanning two days starting on September 21 (Saturday). The event will take place at its premises on Jalan Tun Tuanku Bujang, Sungai Merah, from 9 am to 5 pm. Participation in the

Some 3,300 Indonesian job seekers sent back

SIBU: About 3,300 Indonesians who came to seek for work in Sarawak recently have been sent back because of incomplete documents. According to Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in Kuching, Raden Sigit Witjaksono, the documents include passport, work visa, permit and working contractual agreement. “The permit takes three

Madani leadership brings many new initiatives

SIBU: With the new Madani government under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, lots of new initiatives have been made to strengthen the continuity of the nation’s economic growth. Pointing out this, Sibu Member of Parliament, Oscar Ling Chai Yew said in last two years, Madani government has shown great

Tournament to attract youth as SABERKAS members

SIBU: Sarawak United National Youth Organisation (SABERKAS) Bawang Assan Branch has organised the SABERKAS Sepak Takraw tournament in conjunction with the SABERKAS Sports Carnival 2024 held at SK Tanjung Penasu here. The two-day tournament which started from Sept 14 to 15 was officiated by the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP)

Rejang Women Specialist Clinic opens its doors

SIBU: Rejang Medical Centre (RMC) today (Sept 14) officially unveiled its newly Rejang Women Specialist Clinic under the Resident consultant of Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr George Wong Ha Tta. Dr Wong highlighted that the new clinic is dedicated to advancing women’s health through obstetrics and gynaecology, with a particular focus

Man jailed for bag snatch

SIBU: A 52-year-old man was sentenced to six months in prison today (Sept 13) for stealing a bag containing various items, including a smartphone and laptop. Magistrate Oon Kork Chern convicted Azid Lau, 52, from Jalan Ban Hock, Kuching, after he pleaded guilty to the theft charge, under Section 379

Bike thief learns a hard lesson

SIBU: A 25-year-old man was sentenced to a year in prison today (Sept 13) for stealing a motorcycle from a police station’s exhibit store. Magistrate Romario Jonoi convicted Chiw Kian Siong, from Jalan Sentosa, after he pleaded guilty to the charge under Section 379A of the Penal Code. The incident

Son wrecks dad’s TV, pays the price

SIBU: A 36-year-old man (Sept 13) was fined RM5,000, or one year’s imprisonment in default, for damaging his father’s property at Rumah Henry Sungai Passin in Sibu Jaya. Bester Collin pleaded guilty to the charge of mischief under Section 427 of the Penal Code. The court heard that on Sept

Drug offender gets five years’ jail, whipping

SIBU: A habitual drug offender was ordered to be put behind bars for five years by the Sessions Court yesterday for repeated drug abuse. Sessions Court Judge Musyiri Peet also imposed a stroke of whipping on Mathew Bitir, 34, from Sungai Pelajau, Kapit after he pleaded guilty to the charge

Hanfu fashion show takes centre-stage at festival

SIBU: A Chinese Hanfu fashion show stole the limelight at the Mid-Autumn festival night organised by Farley Sibu and SUPP Dudong Branch Youth here on Sunday (Sept 8). The event was officiated by Meradong assemblyman, Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing. According to him, Hanfu, which traces back to the Han Dynasty