Author: Danny Wong

20 students from SMK Methodist who excelled in STPM rewarded

SIBU: Twenty students of SMK Methodist here who excelled in last year Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) were on Tuesday (Aug 6) bestowed with incentive awards by BuKit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek. The presentation of incentive awards ceremony took place at the school hall. The recipients were Ling

Enhancing ties between residents and government agencies

SIBU: ‘Jiwa Komuniti Madani’ organised by the Information Department is important to create a closer relationship between local residents and government agencies. Pointing out this, Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) Environment and Public Health Standing Committee chairman, Cr Kevin Lau Kor Jie thanked the department for bringing the programme to

Inspect fire hydrants periodically to ensure it is functional

SIBU: The Sibu Central Fire Department (SCFD) and Lanang Volunteer Fire Brigade (LVFB) have carried out painting and maintenance work on fire hydrants at Lane 18, Wong King Huo Road yesterday (Aug 3). An inspection by both parties revealed that most of these hydrants were not painted with the designated

House buyers urged to seek advice from Housing Tribunal

SIBU: Many house buyers do not know where to seek for advice when they face problems. Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee said this came to light during his walkabouts meeting with the public, particularly with the house buyers. “Many do not

PESUMA delegates call on Federal Court chief registrar

SIBU: The organisation of Malaysian oath commissioners called Pertubuhan Persuruhjaya Sumpah Malaysia (PESUMA) delegates represented by its Supreme Committee has held a courtesy and working visit to the Chief Registrar of Federal Court and Commissioner of Oaths Unit (UPJS) at Palace of Justice, Putrajaya and Legal Affairs Division, Prime Minister’s

RM200K grant for improvement works in Bawang Assan

SIBU: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan Community Development Committee has been specially granted Rural Transformation Project (RTP) fund amounting to more than RM200,000 for usage of improvement works on four projects at the west bank of the town. Yesterday (Aug 1), the committee leader, Cr. Kevin Lau

Event inculcating mental health awareness on Saturday

SIBU: Pustaka Negeri Sarawak (PUSAKA) Sibu will hold the ‘Let’s Get Healthy, Have a Healthy Mind’ programme in collaboration with the Sibu Divisional Health Office this coming Saturday at its premises in Jalan Tun Tuanku Bujang, Sungai Merah here , from 8 am to 5 pm. According to Pusaka Sibu’s

65 photos win over judges’ hearts in contest

SIBU: A ‘Colours of Sarawak Photography Contest 2024’ organised by the Photographic Society of Sibu (PSS) drew 1,513 entries. According to PSS president, Peter Lee, the contest, held from May 28 to June 28, has truly been a journey of discovery, creativity, and inspiration. “Over the past month, we have

Nurses bond at Family Day

SIBU: More than 100 nurses and their families enjoyed a day of fun and bonding at the SCNA Sibu Division Family Day held at Permai Lake Garden today (July 27). The event was officiated by Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Alice Lau Kiong Yieng, with SCNA Sibu Division chairperson Anita Suppi

Pre-trial hearing for a shooting case starts Sept 3

SIBU: A 25-year old man claimed trial at Sessions Court today (July 25) for a shooting case which occurred at Jalan Wong King Huo here on New Year’s Day this year. When the nature of charge was read and explained to Billy Harris Wee through an interpreter, he understood the