Sunday, 7 December 2025

Author: Danny Wong

Hornland Dance Theatre celebrates 30 years of excellence

SIBU: Hornland Dance Theatre (Hornland) has been lauded as it celebrates its 30th anniversary – a milestone defined not just by time, but by passion, discipline, creativity, and community spirit. In giving the accolade, Bawang Assan state assemblyman, Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh, paid tribute to the visionary founder, the

Mastery of English key to wider career opportunities

SIBU: Mastery of the English language is an important key to opening access to wider knowledge, thus strengthening students’ self-confidence to compete at the national and international levels. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Central Youth Chief, Councillor Kevin Lau Kor Jie, said that English as a global language is not

Man jailed five years for attempted murder with firearm

SIBU: A 51-year-old man was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment by the Sessions Court here today for attempted murder with firearm. Wong Sing Dieng from Jalan Berjaya pleaded guilty to the charge against him that he had abetted with another person to discharge a firearm at Lau Ang Ho with

Pustaka Fun Run attracts 700 participants

SIBU: Approximately 700 participants joined the five kilometres Fun Run in conjunction with the 5th Anniversary Celebration of Sarawak State Library (Pustaka) Sibu, which started off at its premises, Jalan Tun Tuanku Bujang, Sungai Merah, here recently. Beside the fun run, there were also other exciting programmes, including aerobic exercise,

Improved lighting enhances students’ safety

SIBU: The Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan Branch team conducted an inspection from the Bawang Assan Sg. Lebaan Bridge area to the vicinity of SK Bawang Assan on Wednesday, where the newly installed streetlights have been completed. The team also carried out an on-site assessment with relevant agencies

Culvert upgrade completed at Jalan Hock Chuong

SIBU: The culvert installation project along Jalan Hock Chuong at West Bank here, including a section near the road junction, has been successfully completed. The upgraded drainage system is expected to reduce flooding incidents, offering much-needed relief to local residents. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan Branch Chairman, Councillor

SUPP urges PETRONAS to finalise PETROS agreement

SIBU: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) fully support the call by the Utility and Telecommunication Minister, Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi, for Petroliam Nasional Bhd (PETRONAS) to prioritise and conclude the long-standing commercial agreement with Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (PETROS) by December 31 this year. SUPP Youth Central Chairman, Cr Kevin Lau Kor

Botra marks 40th anniversary with special sales

SIBU: If you have been part of the local DIY or renovation scene for a while, you will probably know that Botra at No. 6, Selangan Lane, Lanang Road, here has been around since way back in 1985. This year is extra special for Botra – the One Stop DIY

Over 500 Navy veterans gather to celebrate Heroes’ Day

SIBU: The success of the Royal Malaysian Navy Veterans Association (PVTLDM) Sarawak which represents more than 200 members in the state in attending two ceremonies commemorating Heroes’ Day in Kuala Lumpur and Penang this year has strengthened ties with fellow veterans in the peninsula. Its president, Warrant Officer 1 (B)

SMC issues notices on managing fireworks waste

SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) reminds all members of the public, agencies, organisations, associations, and event organisers to ensure that any celebration or event involving the use of firecrackers or fireworks at the site must be fully cleared within 24 hours after the event, especially in commercial and industrial