Author: Danny Wong

Kolej Laila Taib students embark on architectural tour in KL

SIBU: Fourteen students accompanied by five lecturers from Kolej Laila Taib’s Department of Architecture and Interior Architecture recently undertook a five-day study tour to Kuala Lumpur.  The educational journey provided the students with an enriching experience, allowing them to explore and witness historical architecture and aesthetic interior design. The study

JCI Malaysia holds senate night

SIBU: Junior Chamber International (JCI) Malaysia held its Senate Night cum Installation of 2024 JCIM Senate Board of Directors & Awards banquet with the theme of “Let Our Light Shine,” at a prominent hotel here on Saturday. Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek was the guest of honour and

Youth camp to focus on survival skills

SIBU: The Sarawak State Library (Pustaka) here, in partnership with the Sungai Merah Fire Station, will host a two-day Knowledge Camp on December 9, with the theme ‘Lifelong Learning for Sustainability & Survival’. The event, aimed at teenagers aged 13 to 16, will take place at both the library and

Foreigner ordered to defend murder charge

SIBU: An Indonesian man was ordered by the High Court here today (Nov 24) to enter his defense against a charge of murdering his countryman, after a prima facie case was established against him. In delivering his ruling, Justice Wong Siong Tung noted that, having heard the evidence presented at

Entrepreneurs invited to join digital business event

SIBU: Small and medium entrepreneurs around in and around here are welcome to register as SME Digitise participants organised by the Sibu Digital Innovation Hub (SDIH). The programme, which aims to empower small and medium entreprise (SME) owners, offers a basic business course that covers various digital aspects. Participants also

Iing Shii Ngie appointed assistant marriage registrar to serve Sibu community

SIBU: Iing Shii Ngie has been appointed as the assistant marriage registrar by the Government Marriage Registration Bureau, as recommended by the Sibu Yin Clan Association (SYCA) Board of Directors. Iing took his oath and received his appointment certificate from the head of Sibu Division National Registration Department, Norazizan Hamzah,

Teachers receive back massagers

SIBU: Members of Lions Clubs from Lions International District 308-A2 Region 2 & 3 recently visited several Chinese primary schools in the outskirts of Sibu and donated back massagers to teachers and staff. The schools included those in Salim, Pulau Kerto, Durin and Jalan Ulu Oya. The past District Governor

Lions Clubs donate mats to school

SIBU: As part of charity programmes, Lions International District 308-A2 Region 2 & 3 Lions Clubs recently pooled together to make donation of 30 mats to Citizen Middle School at Jalan Kong Yit Khim here. Their joint press statement stated that the donated items are for usage of the students

Sarawak eyes victory at Under-16 volleyball tournament

SIBU: The Sarawak Volleyball Association (SAVA) is setting its sights on victory as the state’s boys and girls teams gear up for the 21st Milo-Malaysia Under-16 Volleyball Championships.  The championship will take place at the Sibu Volleyball Indoor Stadium in Rejang Park from Nov 21 to 25. SAVA president Temenggong

UTS seals educational collaboration with school

SIBU: An educational collaboration agreement between a university and Chinese-medium school here is expected to bolster the school’s good standing and also attract students from China. It was inked between University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) and Guong Ming Middle School (GMMS) here Tuesday.  GMMS chairman Datuk Tiong Thai King said