Saturday, 12 July 2025

Author: Danny Wong

Sessions on COC and IDR process for workshop operators

SIBU: The Sibu Automobile Repairers Association (SARA) will be organising a briefing session on the Insurers and Takaful Operators-Repairers Code of Conduct (COC) for insurers and takaful operators in the motor repair industry, along with a session on the Internal Dispute Resolution (IDR) mechanism, on August 2 (Saturday). The session

Motorcycle thief gets 15 months’ jail

SIBU: The Magistrates’ Court here today sentenced a youth to 15 months’ jail for stealing a motorcycle. Magistrate Romario Jonoi meted out the sentence on Syliverstar Andy Johnny, 22, from Niah, Miri, after he pleaded guilty to the charge. The charge against Andy stated that he had intentionally taken with

500 expected at National Multimedia and Content Creators Conference  

SIBU: The Persatuan Pengamal Digital Multimedia Sibu (PPDMS) is set to host a two-day National Multimedia and Content Creators Conference here from Aug 23. Its president, John Tiong said 350 to 500 participants from across Malaysia, including content creators, brand representatives, educators and students are expected to convene to explore

Call for more young donors

World Blood Donor Day SIBU: A total of 8,317 bags of blood were collected by Sibu Hospital last year, with district hospitals in the central region contributing an additional 4,519 bags. Revealing this, Sibu Hospital deputy director, Dr Rachel Teng Li Cin, said that this is a remarkable achievement for

Blood donations impressive but need is constant, reminds MRCS

SIBU: Over 45,707 pints of blood were collected by the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Sarawak Chapter as of last year, thanks to the contributions of regular donors and those who participated in mobile donation drives. Announcing this, its chairman, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr George Chan stated that this

A salute to lifesaving blood donors

SIBU: Every unit of blood donated is not just a number, but a symbol of care, compassion, and the strength of the community. Pointing this out, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said blood donations have reached patients in critical need — mothers in childbirth, children fighting serious

Lauded for promoting Teochew culture, education

SIBU: Sibu Teochew Association (STA) has been praised for not only been committed to promoting Teochew traditional culture, but also actively promoting education and caring about the growth of young people. In giving the accolade, Bukit Assek assemblyman, Joseph Chieng Jin Ek said it is a very important positive energy

Borneo Cultural Festival turns 21

SIBU: Celebrating its 21st year, the Borneo Cultural Festival (BCF) here stands as a symbol of resilience, heritage and togetherness. Pointing out this, Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said over the past two decades, it had grown from a humble local

Lions Club of Sibu Pahlawan elects new office bearers

SIBU: The Lions Club of Sibu Pahlawan (LCSP) enters a new fiscal year, with Lion James Wong Ha Seng taking the helm from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. The immediate outgoing president is Lion Steady Tiau Kiu Ung. The Club recently held a Joint Board Meeting of outgoing

Give blood, save lives campaign on July 6

SIBU: Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Sibu branch in collaboration with Sibu General Hospital is set to organise World Blood Donor Day 2025 at Kingwood Hotel here on July 6. Organising chairperson, Dr Rachel Teng Li Cin said other partners for the event include Liangtye Trading Sdn Bhd, Lions Club