Author: Danny Wong

Riverine photography contest captures essence of Sarawak’s rich heritage

SIBU: The Sarawak Riverine Photography Contest 2023 has been an extraordinary journey, bringing together 134 enthusiastic participants from various parts of Malaysia. Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek noted that it was particularly heartening to observe a significant portion of these participants proudly hailing from Sarawak, showcasing their deep

Road expansion first, then culvert construction

SIBU: The recent flash flood at Jalan Ulu Sg. Merah, which caused a huge traffic jam especially in the vicinity of SMK Sg Merah, was due to heavy rain. Pointing out this, chairman of Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) Clarence Ting Ing Horth said even before the occurrence, the council knew

Business tycoon and wife mark 60th wedding anniversary

SIBU: A local prominent business tycoon Tan Sri Datuk Tiong Su Kouk celebrated his 60th diamond wedding anniversary celebration with his wife, Puan Sri Datin Wong Bak Hee in a grand style at a leading hotel here on Tuesday night. Su Kouk is currently the Group chairman for CCK Group,

Participants welcome Elderly Care Assistant Training Programme

Sibu: The five-week Elderly Care Assistant Training Programme held at Methodist Pilley Institute (MPI) here recently has been hailed as very beneficial for the participants to not only serve and contribute to the community but their family elderly members. in an interview with the New Sarawak Tribune, one of the

Price caps on essential goods begin

SIBU: The Festival Season Maximum Price Scheme (SHMMP) for Christmas 2023 has been launched in Sibu Division, including Kanowit and Selangau, effective for five days starting today (Dec 23). The scheme, as announced by from Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN)of Sibu branch head Kelyn Bolhassan, covers

Budget gas cylinder sales draws big crowd

SIBU: The Service Centre of Sibu MP Oscar Ling Chai Yew conducted another subsidised gas sales programme at Stadium Tun Zaidi here today (Dec 23), in a continuing effort to alleviate the daily financial pressures on residents. From 7.30 am to 10.30 am, the programme saw an impressive turnout, with

Dance event receives huge public response

SIBU: Hornland Dance Theatre (HDT) held a Contemporary Dance Workshop Showcase which received an overwhelming response from the public at Wisma United Chinese Association (UCA) here on Thursday evening. The event conducted by HDT’s artistic director Chen Ing Kuan was among others, supported and sponsored by Sarawak Arts Council (SAC).

Elderly care for ageing population vital

SIBU: Ageing population in society is a sure and inevitable concern. With the medical technological advancement, improved standard of living as well as the decrease in birth rates, the ratio of ageing population naturally increases. Voicing out this, Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker, Alice Lau Kiong Yieng stated that Malaysia is

Library’s holiday activities for kids

SIBU: The Sarawak State Library (Pustaka) Sibu here announces a series of school holiday activities at its premise from December 18 to 23. In a statement, there are two categories namely Makers & STEM School Holiday, and Kid School Holiday activities. The Makers & STEM activities, for ages 13-21, will

Food basket programme to aid 183 needy families during Christmas

SIBU: A total of 183 needy families here are set to benefit from the special caring programme of food basket distribution initiated by Sibu MP Oscar Ling Chai Yew’s Service Centre in conjunction with the upcoming Christmas season. Ling shared that his service centre is currently collaborating with all 19