Author: Danny Wong

Streetlighting projects at Sebedil and Rassau to benefit all

SIBU: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan Community Development Team with officers from Sarawak Energy Berhad, District Office of Matu and Matu-Daro Council made a site visit to Sebedil and Rassau areas yesterday (Oct 25) to check on the locations for street lighting installation . The team leader,

Man gets 30 years for drug trafficking in Sibu

SIBU: A 27-year-old unemployed man was found guilty by the High Court here on Friday (Oct 25) for drug trafficking and sentenced to 30 years in prison. In addition, Justice Wong Siong Tung ordered Iqhwan Syahmie Mohamad to receive 12 strokes of the cane. He was charged with trafficking 2,206g

Great response to govt mobile services

SIBU: Brooke Drive Neighbourhood Committee under the Ministry of National Unity successfully organised a ‘Free Health Screening cum Government Mobile Service’ programme at the building next to Xin Fu Yuan Church in Brooke Drive here recently. According to the committee’s chairperson, Melinda Wong Kwong Hung, the event received overwhelming response

Overwhelming response for Govt Mobile Services

SIBU: Brooke Drive Neighbourhood Committee under the Ministry of National Unity had successfully organised a ‘Free Health Screening cum Government Mobile Service’ programme at the building next to Xin Fu Yuan Church in Brooke Drive here recently. According to the committee’s chairperson, Melinda Wong Kwong Hung, the event had received

Youth told to maintain active and healthy lifestyle

SIBU: People especially the youth are urged to be actively participating in physical exercises as part of a healthy lifestyle. In making the call, Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee said it is also the government’s aim to see the people of

State Library to hold AKRAB Series 2 in Sibu

SIBU: The Sarawak State Library (Pusaka) will host the Archiving Today’s Knowledge Programme and Record for Tomorrow Accessibility and Browsing (AKRAB) Series 2 at Dewan Melayu Melanau from Oct 25 to 27, starting at 8am daily.Nangka assemblyman Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee, who is also the Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation

Discounted food baskets ease burdens

SIBU: The service centre of the local Member of Parliament will host a ‘Jualan Rahmah’ programme, offering 1,000 food baskets this Saturday (Oct 26) at the Medan Departmental Store in Unicity, Jalan Wawasan. Oscar Ling Chai Yew announced that the event will kick off at 11:30 am and run until

Rep wants landmark cleaned

SIBU: The local council should arrange to clean the moss and grime from the ground at the “Dolphin Landmark” of the Yu Clan Association’s park in the vicinity of the Central Market here to ensure the park’s aesthetics and the safety of public activities.Sibu MP Oscar Ling Chai Yew said

Insurance agents recognised for excellence

SIBU: The Sibu branch of the National Association of Malaysian Life Insurance and Family Takaful Advisors (Namlifa) recently hosted its 21st annual Akard Awards night, honouring over 70 top performers. The awards recognised excellence in various categories, including Personal Gold, Star Rookie, 101, Personal Platinum, Personal Diamond, Builder (Silver and

State to host reputable Malaysia Techlympics on Nov 17-18

SIBU: The Sarawak government will continue to provide strong support and commitment to the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI) especially in organising the National Final of Malaysia Techlympics 2024 final, scheduled for November 17 to 18. Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Sarawak (MEITD) Datuk Seri Roland