Author: Danny Wong

Rejang Medical Centre unveils state-of-the-art Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic

SIBU: Rejang Medical Centre (RMC) unveiled its new Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Clinic, aiming to enhance healthcare, elevate quality of life, and foster brighter futures for its patients. During the clinic’s grand opening on the ground floor of RMC on Thursday (May 2), the newly appointed Resident Consultant, Dr

Businessman ordered to enter defence

SIBU: The High Court here today (April 30) ordered a businessman to enter his defence to a charge of drug trafficking. Justice Wong Siong Tung said having heard the evidence of the witnesses called by the prosecution and submissions by the prosecution and defense counsels, the Court was of the

Pipe bursts irk residents after road upgrading begins

SIBU: Three water pipe bursts which led to water supply being cut off to some households are being blamed on the upgrading project of Jalan Ulu Sungai Merah which commenced on April 17. DAP Sarawak’s political education bureau director, Irene Chang said she had received such complaints, the first after

Registration of marriages via ARMS system starting May 1

SIBU: A meeting and briefing for all Assistant Registrars of Marriages (ARMS) from Sibu Division was held at Sibu Foochow Association at Jalan Salim here today. The purpose of the meeting was to address a detail disclosure about the ARMS system which will take effect on May 1. Four officers

Court dismisses man’s appeals to quash sentences

SIBU: The High Court here today (April 25) dismissed two appeals filed by a youth and affirmed the sentences imposed on him by the lower court to serve a total of 24 years’ imprisonment and 12 strokes of whipping for committing armed gang robbery and voluntarily causing grievous hurt. The

Man jailed for stealing underwear

SIBU: A 37-year-old man was ordered to be put behind bars for two months by the Magistrate’s Court today for stealing two pieces of ladies underwear. When the nature of charge was read and explained to Gani Pau from Limbang, he understood the consequences of maintaining his plea of guilt.

Government attentive towards senior citizens healthcare

SIBU: A health screening programme targetting elderly people organised by Sibu Member of Parliament, Oscar Ling Chai Yew’s service centre was held at an open space in Rejang Park Commercial Centre recently. The inaugural programme, in collaboration with Midwives Association Sarawak Sibu Branch and Sunlight Pharmacy also incorporated a talk

Trilingual speech competition draws 56

SIBU: Fifty-six students from 14 Chinese Independent Secondary Schools will be participating in the 9th Sarawak Chinese Independent Secondary Schools’ Trilingual Speech Competition on May 11. The competition, hosted by the Sibu United Association of Private Chinese Secondary School (SUAPCSS), will be held at Wisma Hua Wen Du Zong here.

Lawyer and businessman discharged and acquitted in Immigration Act case

SIBU: The Sessions Court here on Monday (April 22) discharged and acquitted (DNA) a lawyer and a businessman from jointly violating Immigration Act 1959/63. Lawyer Ting Yong Ginn and Tang Tung Yaw were both given discharge amounting to acquittal by the presiding Sessions Court Judge Stella Augustine. According to the

STU efforts to defend teachers get MP’s backing

SIBU: Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Alice Lau has assured the Sarawak Teachers Union (STU) of her support in its efforts to defend the rights and welfare of teachers. She believed that collaboration between the government, NGOs, and the community is the key to success in achieving a shared vision for