When an elderly man asked John Goh Cheong Huat (pic) for permission to display his coin collection at his coffee shop, the latter had no idea that he would soon be joining the ranks of those who collect old coins and banknotes. A passion for collecting old currency, stamps Who
SIBU: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) already has a list of candidates for the seven parliamentary seats allocated to the party for the 15th General Election (GE15). Its president, Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said for the Sibu and Lanang some names have been identified and the candidates will
SIBU: The willingness of the two-time former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to hold the post for the third time has received mixed reaction from the public. Many are concerned especially when it comes to his age and health condition. The 97-year-old became the fourth prime minister in 1981
SIBU: The state government has spent about RM15 million in making sure that the dual-language programme (DLP) is a success, says the Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Dr Annuar Rapaee. He said that the fund was spent on training the teachers, buying books as well as providing
SIBU: A total prize-money of RM4,000 awaits the winners of the Rajang River Festival Photography Competition held in conjunction with the Rajang River Festival. The festival is organised by the Sarawak Startup Entrepreneur Association together with the Sibu Photographers Association and will be held at Pulau Li Hua waterfront. “This
SIBU: People are advised to be wary when receiving an online job offer that promises obscure job opportunities and high returns or commissions. According to Sibu district police chief, ACP Zulkipli Suhaili to prevent oneself from falling victim, the public can make check at https:semakmule.rmp.gov.my on the validity of the
SIBU: A total of 30 saplings were planted during a Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) trees planting project in conjunction with the SMC Love Earth Day 2022 at Permai Lake Garden today. Its organising chairman councillor Ling Hua Wei said the tree planting project was one of its series of projects
SIBU: The 20-year-old second green lung of Sibu, namely Permai Lake Garden, will undergo a transformation soon with a total cost of RM8 million for the period of three-year upgrading plan. According to the Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman, Clarence Ting Ing Horh, the work will start with upgrading the
SIBU: Licensing that allows bistros to have live music performance is currently being looked into by Sibu Municipal Council (SMC). SMC chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh said live music in bistros seemed to be the trend, especially among young people. “Following the opening up of activities after the pandemic, it
SIBU: The Borneo Tribal Music Festival (BTMF) which is held for two days from tomorrow (Sept 23) until Sunday (Sept 24) will feature traditional music performances as an impetus to enliven and promote the town to outsiders, says Clarence Ting Ing Horh. The Sibu Municipal Council chairman said Sibu needs