Author: Danny Wong

Pustaka Sibu to host Sarawakiana Lecture Series this Friday

SIBU: The Sarawak State Library (Pustaka), Sibu, will hold the Sarawakiana Lecture Series: ‘Negeri Tua Melanau’ this Friday (Nov 24), at 10am in its seminar room.  According to a statement from Pustaka Sibu, the lecture will be delivered by Associate Professor Dr Saimi Bujang, who is the deputy rector of

Teachers receive massagers from Lions clubs

SIBU: Teachers and staff of several primary schools in Sibu received back massagers from the presidents of Lions International 308-A2 Region 2 & Region 3 today.The schools included SJK Chung Hua and SJK Methodist here.The past District Governor of 308-A2, Datuk Betty Wong Yieng, who is the organising chairperson of

Chinese association celebrates 90 years grandly

SIBU: The Chiang Chuan Association Sibu (CCAS) commemorated its 90th anniversary with a grand dinner reception, themed “Standing for 90 Years and Reaching New Heights Again” at a prominent local hotel here on Sunday. CCAS chairman Lim Hong Hui highlighted this year as a year of extraordinary significance. “This year

Game development workshop for beginner

SIBU: A unique opportunity for aspiring game developers has emerged as the Sibu Digital Innovation Hub (SDIH) is set to host a workshop titled ‘Flap Into Game Development: A Beginner Workshop’ on November 25. The workshop, aimed at beginners, is scheduled to take place at the Computer Lab 4 of

Sarawakiana Trail to kick off at Kapit Civic Centre on Friday

SIBU: The Sarawak State Library (Pustaka), Sibu will organise a two-day Sarawakiana Trail at Kapit Civic Centre beginning Friday (Nov 17), starting at 8am. According to a statement, the event is part of a programme designed to promote the services of Pustaka, particularly its Sarawakiana Division, in the central region.

Indonesian gets five years for culpable homicide

SIBU: A 67-year-old Indonesian, who pleaded guilty to an alternative charge of culpable homicide not amounting to murder, was sentenced today (Nov 16) by the High Court to five years behind bars. In delivering the sentence, Justice Wong considered the seriousness of the offence, the need for a deterrent sentence,

Man fined RM1,500 for mischief

SIBU: A 48-year-old man was today (Nov 15) fined RM1,500, in default, six months’ jail by a Magistrate’s Court here for causing mischief by damaging the front gate and breaking the glass window of a house. Magistrate Flavian Edward Henry handed down the sentence after Ngu Choon Leng of Jalan

Five Toastmasters clubs in Sibu hold joint installation ceremony

SIBU: Five Toastmasters clubs here recently held a joint installation ceremony to appoint their respective committees for the new term spanning 2023-2024.  The participating clubs include Swan City Toastmasters Club, Rainbow Toastmasters Club, Rejang Toastmasters Club, The Best Toastmasters Club, and Dream Chasers Toastmasters Club.  In his speech, the club’s

Community leaders attend empowerment course 

SIBU: A total of 35 participants attended an empowerment course (Management and Preparation of Meeting Minutes) for the ketua masyarakat and ketua kaum (KMKK) and secretaries of the Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) for the Bukit Assek constituency today (Nov 14). The course, held at the Malay Union Club

First children’s hospice set up in Sibu

SIBU: The first children’s hospice in Sarawak, Malaysian Children Hospice (MCH) Sibu, was officially launched at its premises in Jalan Salim here Saturday (Nov 11). Malaysian Association of Paediatric Palliative Care (MAPPAC) president Dr Lee Chee Chan said it was a proud moment born out of the sacrifices and commitment