Author: Danny Wong

Namlifa pledges to continue protecting public

SIBU: The National Association of Malaysian Life Insurance and Family Takaful Advisers (Namlifa) has pledged to continue ensuring the Malaysian public is adequately protected. Its president G. Sassedaran said Namlifa will continue striving not just for business sustainability but also to ensure people are protected through life insurance and family

90 Lions Clubs members attend course

SIBU: Lions Clubs International District 308-A2 Region 2 & 3 jointly organised a “New Member Orientation” course at a leading hotel here recently. The event was attended by over 90 new members and existing members. Immediate Past District Governor Kapitan Connie Loh Ming Hua was given the honour to officiate

Important to preserve interethnic relations

SIBU: Deputy Minister of Housing, Public Health, and Local Government, Michael Tiang Ming Tee, emphasised the importance of preserving friendly relations between all ethnic groups in the state, regardless of external factors. Tiang stated, “Under one roof, we want to let outsiders know what the spirit of Sarawak is.” Speaking

Lions Clubs collaborate to hold service activities

SIBU: Lions Clubs International District 308-A2 for Zone 4 has collaborated to organise a series of service activities at SJK Hing Ung at Durin near here recently. The Lions clubs included Sibu Rejang, Sibu Pahlawan, Sibu Bawang Assan, Sibu Loving Care and Mukah.  The activities encompassed an eye protection knowledge

Urgent need to review criteria following former media practitioner’s case 

SIBU: News on former media practitioner, Edwin Jemat Nangkai, not receiving any welfare assistance from the state government underscores the need for the Social Welfare Department (JKM) to urgently review and revise the criteria for successful social welfare applications.  Former assemblywoman Irene Chang pointed out this review and revision exercise

Lions Club of Sarikei comes to aid of needy family

SIBU: In the quest of caring for the unfortunate, Lions Club of Sarikei (LCS) came to the aid of a needy family in Sarikei recently. Donation was made in the form of daily necessities, clothing and cash to the family. The wife is suffering from a debilitating neurological condition that

Lions members come to aid of poor families

SIBU: Twenty Lions Clubs pooled their resources to make a joint contribution of basic necessities to three impoverished families in Bintangor recently. The clubs are from Lions District 308-A2 Region 2 & 3 namely Lions Club of Bintangor, Sarikei, Sibu Mandarin, Sibu Seduan, Sibu Central, Sibu Pahlawan, Sibu Berjaya, Sibu

Mid-autumn event in Sibu draws over 2,000 people

SIBU: More than 2,000 visitors attended the mid-autumn festival night programme organised by the Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) in collaboration with Farley Supermarket held at the latter’s main stage in Jalan Salim here on Saturday (Sept 23). The programme commenced with talks by SMC staff on Anti-rabies and E-Billing: Application

Collaboration, a positive step towards advancing healthcare

SIBU: The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Sarawak Infectious Disease Council (SIDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is a step in the right direction towards advancing medical knowledge, promoting research excellence in biomedical sciences and fostering economic growth in Sarawak. In making this commendation, former

Assemblyman to update on village developments

SIBU: A meeting will soon be organised by the Nangka Service Centre for the residents of Kampung Datu Lama, Kampung Hilir and Kampung Baru. This announcement was shared by Nangka assemblyman Dr. Annuar Rapaee on his official Facebook page today. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the upcoming