Author: Danny Wong

Decision to rename Jalan Pahlawan comes under fire

SIBU: Former Bukit Assek assemblywoman Irene Chang has taken offence with the decision to rename Jalan Pahlawan here. In a tersely worded statement on Saturday she claimed Sibu Municipal Council has shown scant regard for the cost and inconveniences the move will have on people and businesses. “The 333 holdings

Teachers face unique challenges, say rep

SIBU: Teachers face unique challenges in their profession that can often lead to stress and burnout. Stating this, Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek said it was crucial to equip them with the necessary tools and strategies to manage their mental and emotional well-being effectively. “Workshops and training sessions

Bukit Assek rep delighted with Sarawak’s multiracial harmony

SIBU: Sharing a core value of understanding and forgiving each other in a multiracial society has enabled the people of Sarawak to live peacefully. “We not only celebrate Chinese New Year but also Hari Raya and other festivals together. “For the people, we also celebrate together the coming Gawai. It

3S outlet for Nissan vehicles begins operations

SIBU: Ngu Brothers Motor Service Sdn Bhd (NBMS), the authorised dealer of Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM) officially opened its first 3S outlet at Jalan Lanang here today (May 9). Speaking at the opening, NBMS director Jeffery Ngu said with a total investment of more than RM1.35 million,

Workshop educates public on estate management

SIBU: Nearly 30 participants attended a Wills and Administration of Estate Workshop organised by Junior Chamber International (JCI) Mandarin Sibu in collaboration with PLUX Incubation Hub at PLUX’s premise here recently.  According to the organising chairman Simon Tiong, the workshop aimed to raise awareness about estate management among the public.

Focus on multilingual and personal development

SIBU: Students should develop multilingual ability, creative thinking ability, self-discipline, interpersonal relationship ability and moral judgment. Speaking at SJK(C) Tung Hua’s academic and co-curriculum appreciation ceremony held yesterday, its chairman of the board of management, Temenggong Datuk Vincent Lau Lee Ming, encouraged students to seize every learning opportunity and enrich

JCI Mandarin Sibu holds speech workshop

SIBU: Twenty participants attended the Mandarin Speech Workshop organised by Junior Chamber International (JCI) Mandarin Sibu at Sibu Bus Terminal Li Hua Hotel Meeting Room recently. President of JCI Mandarin Sibu Boston Ho was also present during the one-day workshop. According to the organising chairperson Christina Lau, the speaker for

JCI Mandarin Sibu holds biz networking event

SIBU: Junior Chamber International (JCI) Mandarin Sibu has recently organised a business networking event called Link In Action at Sibu Grand Wonderful Restaurant. The event featured a variety of activities, including a business networking session, individual business sharing sessions, and interactive discussion. The event which invited young businessmen from different

Jail, whipping for habitual drug abuser

SIBU: The Sessions Court here yesterday (Thurs) sentenced a 38-year-old man to five years’ behind bars and a stroke of whipping for repeated drug substance abuse. Ismail from Kampung Datu Baru  understood the consequences of pleading guilty to the charge when the nature of charge was read and explained to