Author: Danny Wong

Hawkers encouraged to embrace digital payments, promotion

SIBU: Hawkers are encouraged, in today’s digital era, to utilise electronic payment systems and social media for promotion, thus elevating the modernisation of their businesses. According to Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, the Sarawak government will continue to invest in digital infrastructure, making it easier for everyone

104 participants join Walk for Diabetes event

SIBU: A total of 104 participants took part in the Lions International District 308-A2 Regions 2 & 3 “STRIDES – Walk For Diabetes”, held at Star Mega Mall here on Saturday. The participants were from 16 Lions Clubs and four Leo Clubs. According to a statement from Lions International District

Long-term plan to solve water supply woes

SIBU: The Sarawak government has a long-term plan to solve the water supply issues in the Melanggan area here. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan branch chairman, Cr Kevin Lau Kor Jie attributed the issue to the high water consumption here, adding Sibu has two water treatment plants, Salim

Bawang Assan residents to enjoy more govt provisions

SIBU: Residents in the Bawang Assan constituency will enjoy more provisions from the government.Bawang Assan assemblyman, Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh said he is currently in the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government and has the right to enjoy all privileges as a government representative.“An allocation of RM2 million in Minor

Three global challenges to concept of sustainability

SIBU: Bawang Assan assemblyman, Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh said three global challenges are intimately linked to the concept of sustainability.They are addressing diabetes, promoting children’s health, and protecting the environment.“Sustainability is about meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own

Open Futsal Competition from Dec 7-8

SIBU: The Open Futsal Competition hosted by the Nangka Sports and Recreation Club (KSRN) will take place at Kampung Nangka futsal court here from Dec 7 to 8. According to KSRN’s press release yesterday (Nov 15), the competition is open to all futsal sport enthusiasts with participation fee of RM100

Sibu MP visits SJKC Ting Sing

SIBU: Sibu Member of Parliament Oscar Ling Chai Yew recently visited Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SJKC) Ting Sing in Sungai Bidut near here to inspect the school desks, chairs, teaching equipment, and computers purchased with his Program Mesra Rakyat (PMR) funds. Ling, who is also the Vice Chairman of Sarawak’s

Madani Combo Sales on Saturday

SIBU: Local Member of Parliament, Oscar Ling Chai Yew’s service centre will host a ‘Madani Combo Sales’ in front of Selalo cafe in Paradom near here tomorrow (Saturday). A press release issued by his service centre on Thursday stated that a limited number of the promotion package of merely 300

116 good samaritans donate blood

SIBU: A total of 116 people turned out to donate blood at a recent large-scale blood donation drive held at Wisma United Chinese Association (UCA). Of this number, 72 successful donations were recorded. The event was a joint initiative by the Sibu Branch of the National Association of Life Insurance

Mother charged with neglecting and abusing her children

SIBU: A 45-year-old woman was on Monday (Nov 11) charged with three counts of neglecting and abusing her two children. No plea was taken from Bibi Narcessus Dryddeen Jitai who was brought before Sibu Judiciary Department assistant registrar Romme Ahmad Zaidi who set the case for further mention on Nov