Author: Danny Wong

Council strengthens bonds at Gawai’s end

SIBU: Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) chairman Cr Sempurai Petrus Ngelai recently hosted a Gawai Closing ceremony at his longhouse, Rh. Bunsie Ak Tibon, Sungai Belalang, Salim. The event, described by Sempurai as the concluding episode of Gawai Dayak celebration, drew the attendance of fellow councillors. “I’d like to thank

Hawkers get reassurance on e-invoice implementation

SIBU: About 350 people, mostly hawkers, turned up for an electronic invoice or e-invoice talk organised by the Sibu MP Service Centre at Methodist Pillley Institute (MPI) here on Friday. “The hawkers are quite worried about the implementation of the e-invoice because they probably thought they have to get a

36 NGOs, including churches and schools, receive funding from Dudong rep

SIBU: Thirty-six non-governmental organisations (NGOs), including churches and schools, received special fund (PPK) from Dudong assemblyman Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, amounting to RM641,000. The cheque presentation ceremony for the various amounts ranging from RM5,000 to RM50,000 was held at Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) Dudong Service centre in Jalan Aman

Life lessons for orphans

SIBU: Thirty-two students and three lecturers from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Sarawak Branch Mukah Campus recently took part in the D’Bankers Journey programme, ‘Mahabbah Links,’ at Juma’ani Tuanku Haji Bujang Welfare Complex (KKJTHB). In a statement, the campus said that the programme was organised in collaboration with the D’Bankers Association

Lorry driver tops blood donations

SIBU: Chiew Kian Peng, 63, was honoured as the top blood donor for Sibu district during the World Blood Donor Day 2024 celebration. The event, themed “20 Years of Celebrating Giving: Thank You, Blood Donors,” was organised by the Malaysia Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Sibu Branch in collaboration with Sibu

Paying tribute to SJKC Kiang Hin teachers

SIBU: Teachers at SJKC Kiang Hin have been accorded highest respect and sincere gratitude for their hard work and dedication in moulding their pupils’ character besides imparting knowledge and skills. In paying tribute to the teachers, SJKC Kiang Hin Board of Management chairman Kapitan So Teck Kee acknowledged that they

Club thief fined RM3,000

SIBU: A 30-year-old man, Mohammad Zulkhairi Roslan from Kampung Hilir, was fined RM3,000 today (June 7) for trespassing with intent to steal at the Sibu Island Club at Teng Chin Hua road on May 27 at 3.30 am. Magistrate Romario Jonoi convicted Zulkhairi after he pleaded guilty to the charge

Good character traits in children start in school

SIBU: Schools play an important role in promoting harmony and acceptance of one another’s culture, tradition, and belief. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee said schools must always make sure that all the activities they do promotes peace and harmony among students

Sibu to observe World Blood Donor Day on June 9

SIBU: Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Sibu Branch in collaboration with Sibu General Hospital will organise World Blood Donor Day 2024 at Kingwood Hotel (Level 5, Rinwood Hall) here on June 9 (Sunday). Organising committee chairperson, Dr Rachel Teng said, in conjunction with the celebration, side activities will also be

Chieng woos young as SUPP turns 65

SIBU: Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng is hoping more youths will be attracted to join the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP). In rendering his hope, he pointed out that the party which is the first established in the state in 1959 remains an attractive prospect. It is now in its