Author: Danny Wong

Council hosts thanksgiving dinner

SIBU: Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) hosted a thanksgiving dinner in conjunction with the successful holding of its Selangau Carnival 2023, at a leading hotel here on Tuesday. The carnival was held at Selangau Waterfront, about 74 km away from here, from July 27 to 29. SRDC chairman Sempurai Petrus

Over 500 dog bites in just nine months

SIBU: As of September 30, there have been 509 dog bite incidents within the Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) jurisdiction. SMC chairman, Clarence Ting Ing Horth, said that this average translates to approximately 1.8 people being bitten by dogs daily here. “It is important to note that this statistic does not

Driver’s double murder verdict next year

SIBU: A former van driver, indicted on two counts of murder and an additional charge of voluntarily causing grievous harm, will receive his verdict on February 21 of next year.  High Court Judge Wong Siong Tung set the date today for the delivery of his judgment, following clarifications from both

Benjamin Garik Samuel grabs top spot

SIBU: Benjamin Garik Samuel from Kuching has his lucky star to thank for when he was announced as the first prize winner in the second (Season 2) of four lucky draws for the Jimmy Contest 6 organised by Liansin Group. Hung Ing Song from Sibu and Reneng Alang from Samarahan

Sports Day promotes healthy competition, unity and friendship

SIBU: School sports day is not just a competition but also an opportunity to exercise, foster unity, and showcase talents. Pointing this out, SJKC Kiang Hin board of management chairman Kapitan So Teck Kee said it is not only about competing but also celebrating the spirit of unity and friendship.

35 donate blood during campaign 

SIBU: A blood donation campaign organised by the Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) Sports & Social Club today (Oct 25) saw 35 individuals successfully donating their blood. The event which began at 9 am till 1 pm was held at SMC’s premises. Out of the 42 persons who registered for the

SCCCI hosts dialogue on visa issues for foreign tourists

SIBU: The Sibu Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI) held a  dialogue session with the Sibu Immigration Department at the former’s premises here on Tuesday (Oct 24) . Among others, the dialogue touched on the visa issues faced by foreign tourists when visiting Malaysia. SCCCI, led by its chairman

Lions empower students against bullying

SIBU: Lions Clubs International District 308-A2 for Region 2 and Region 3 recently initiated a series of activities at Citizen Middle School on Jalan Kong Yit Khim. The activities included an awareness seminar on online bullying and the allure of video games, donation of eco-friendly garbage classification bins and signboards,

Deputy minister offers advice to aspiring entrepreneurs

SIBU: Starting a business requires courage and strong determination because it is not a path that ordinary people are willing to tread. In stating this, Deputy Minister for Housing, Public Health and Local Government, Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee said after all, there are only two outcomes – success or

Take mental health, emotional stress seriously

SIBU: Mental health has emerged as one of the more important public health issues in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic around the world. Sibu Hospital’s Department of Psychiatry Head Dr Wong Siong Teck said given that mental health issues and emotional stress are on the rise, it is imperative