Author: Danny Wong

English chosen for science teaching

SIBU: The Sarawak government’s decision to adopt English as the medium of instruction for science subjects in secondary schools has been widely applauded. Board Management at SMK Tiong Hin chairman Philip Lau King Kah praised the decision as a reflection of a forward-thinking strategy aimed at boosting students’ academic performance

300 pupils gain awareness on rabies

SIBU: A total of 300 pupils of SK Perbandaran No.4 here attended the Anti-Rabies Awareness Talk organised by the Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) yesterday. The talk was conducted by the Head of Sibu Divisional Department Veterinary Service, Dr Siong Jing Jing. Speaking when officiating at the event, Councillor Kiing Teck

Sibu MP’s service centre to hold Agro Madani Sale

SIBU: Sibu MP Oscar Ling Chai Yew’s service centre will hold an Agro Madani Sale programme at T-Junction Canteen Tu Chong Gin, located at Sungai Empawah on Dec 16 (Saturday).  The special sales programme, conducted in collaboration with the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA), will be operational from 4pm to

90 attend Toastmasters course

SIBU: A total of 90 people attended a Toastmasters leadership course held at the Sibu United Chinese Association (UCA) hall here yesterday. The one-day course declared open by Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng was organised by Toastmaster International District 87, Division S. Chieng highlighted that the art of speech is

More SeDidik centres by 2024

SIBU: SeDidik Sarawak, a subsidiary of the Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), is planning to expand its network of kindergarten and nursery centres by next year. SeDidik general manager, Ayub Dahari, said that it currently operates 80 kindergartens and 20 nursery centres across the state. “In 2024, we are set

Subsidy gas sales event gets overwhelming response

SIBU: First come, first serve basis caused residents around Permai here to flock to attend the subsidy gas sales programme which was held by Sibu MP Oscar Ling Chai Yew ‘s Service Centre yesterday. According to Ling, a total of 400 gas cylinders were snapped up before the conclusion of

Retirement is not the end

SIBU: Retired teachers are encouraged to continue contributing to the education sector of the country. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said that retirement should not be seen as the end of their contribution. “The country’s education sector has expanded widely, offering various opportunities for those

Bank donates equipment to spinal association

SIBU: More than 200 patients at the Sibu Spinal Cord Injury Association (SSCIA) here are expected to benefit from an Electric Tilt Table and a Treadmill, worth RM21,199, donated by OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad (OCBC Al-Amin) to fulfill their physiotherapy needs. OCBC Sibu branch senior manager of, Ho Lee Chee,

Students and teachers gain insight on chiropractic

SIBU: A total of 112 students and 10 teachers attended a ‘Basic Chiropractic Course’ organised by the Sarawak Naturopathic Medicine Association (SNMA) in collaboration with Wong Nai Siong Secondary School (WNSSS) here today. The course was declared open by Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Michael

Man gets five years’ jail, caning for drug abuse

SIBU: A 41-year-old man was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment by the Sessions Court here today (Nov 29) for repeatedly abusing drugs. Judge Marutin Pagan also ordered Ting Ding King from Jalan Lai Chee, to be given one stroke of the cane as penalty. In addition, the accused were ordered