Author: Danny Wong

MoU preps students for digital era of accounting

SIBU: Methodist Pilley Institute (MPI) and QnE Optimum Sdn Bhd, a leading provider of cloud-based accounting systems, have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to seal their partnership. It is a significant milestone to enhance hands-on learning experience for accounting students and supporting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) here.

Maritime and shipping bodies address implications of tax framework adjustments

SIBU: In light of the recent adjustments to the tax framework affecting the marine industry, five maritime and shipping bodies wish to address the community and all stakeholders involved, shedding light on the implications of these changes, particularly focusing on ship repair and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) activities.The five

Local chap travelled to 182 countries and counting

SIBU: A dedicated globetrotter and seasoned traveller, Kong Chek Yong who hails from Sibu is sharing his extensive voyage experiences through the Sarawakiana Talk session titled “Travel Tales of Anak Sarawak”.The talk, organised by Sarawak State Library (Pustaka) has attracted 20 attendees from various agencies and the public.Attendees were mesmerized

Agro Madani sales at service centre on Saturday

SIBU: Sibu Member of Parliament, Oscar Ling Chai Yew’s Service Centre is scheduled to hold yet another special subsidised goods activity, “Jualan Agro Madani”, this Saturday at a longhouse area in front of Rantau Panjang Primary School here. Ling said that the event is organised in conjunction with the Federal

Grandmother fined RM10k for abusing granddaughter

SIBU: A housewife, who faced two charges of physically abusing her teenage granddaughter under her care, was on today (March 15) fined a total of RM10,000, in default, six months’ imprisonment, by the Sessions Court. Sessions Court judge Marutin Pagan also ordered Selimah Bilon of Song to undergo 100 hours

No guilt pleas of rape charges

SIBU: Two young men entered pleas of not guilty to charges of jointly committing gang rape against a teenage girl at the Sessions Court today (March 15). Muhamad Arieff Abdullah, 21, and Richard Kevir, 22, were formally charged and had the nature of the charges explained to them through an

Five men fined RM1, 000 each for affray

SIBU: Five men were each fined RM1,000, in default two months’ imprisonment by the Magistrate’s Court here today for committing affray. Magistrate Flavian Edward Henry meted out the sentence after they all pleaded guilty to the joint charge read and explained to them through an interpreter. Wong Hai Uong, 54,

Mega projects to spur Sibu economy

SIBU: Sibu division is poised to benefit from two important mega projects in the near future, namely the Mid Rajang Regional Development Agency (MiRRDA) and the Bukit Assek Urban Renewal project. Sibu Division Resident, Datuk Wong Hee Sieng pointed out that the success of these development projects would boost Sibu’s

Status and rights of women safeguarded

SIBU: The Unity Government is committed to safeguarding and promoting the status and rights of women. Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Alice Lau Kiong Yieng said the government’s promotion of various policies beneficial to women’s rights and interests are testaments that it attaches great importance to maintaining equality between men and

MPI advocates awareness about mental health

SIBU: A workshop on “Mental Health Awareness” was attended by 40 college students from the Methodist Pilley Institute (MPI) here yesterday. The event was organised by the Mental Health Association Sibu Branch (MHASB). The keynote speakers were Sibu General Hospital’s Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health head, Dr Wong Siong