Tuesday, 30 December 2025

Author: Danny Wong

RT shares Xmas joy with the underprivileged

SIBU: A simple cheer was brought to the underprivileged living at the temporary transit centre (TTG) here, yesterday (Dec 22). Persiaran Brooke’s Komuniti Rukun Tetangga (KRT) demonstrated its caring nature by organising a Christmas celebration among the folk with dinner and fellowship sessions. Some 14 homeless folk were provided meals

New Year 2023 countdown at Sibu town square

SIBU: Thousands of people from all walks of life are expected to converge at the Sibu town square on Dec 31 to usher in the New Year 2023. Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) is set to organise the New Year 2023 countdown at the venue after a two-year hiatus owing to

11 controlled items for Christmas season  

SIBU: A total of 11 items have been set at ceiling prices under the 2022 Christmas Festive Season Maximum Price Control Scheme (SHMMP) for the Sibu Division. Sibu branch head of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Living Costs (KPDN) Kelyn Bolhassan @ Haliwards said the implementation of the SHMMP

Rotary Club of Sibu visits children home

SIBU: In their quest to shower love for the less fortunate, Rotary Club of Sibu (RCS) made a visit and contributed generously to the Methodist Children Home (MCH) in Jalan Ling Wen Shun here recently. Upon arrival, the group led by its president Donny Tang Leong Ming handed over donation

Photographic Society of Sibu turns 70

SIBU: Most of those who have handphones often use them to take photographs instead of making calls. Senator Robert Lau Hui Yew, who pointed this out, this showed the importance of photography in life. “It records things for us to appreciate and remember. I thank the state government for strongly

Sibu NGO donates foodstuffs to homeless persons

SIBU: Sarawak Central Zone Electrical & Electronic Sales & Services Association (SCZEESSA) has shown their care for the homeless persons housing at the temporary transit centre (TTG) in Jalan Sanyan here. SCZEESSA’s chairlady Lau Wang Mee led her committee members to make a generous donation of foodstuffs and household items,

Lim’s feat recognised, given incentive

SIBU: It was a proud moment for Benedict Lim Kuan Xun for achieving the top 20 in the Rotary Smart Move 2022 International Online Chess tournament held on November 5. Lim participated in and represented the Interact Club of SMK Sacred Heart which was sponsored by The Rotary Club Sibu

Sibu Children’s Welfare Team holds talks

SIBU: Sibu Children’s Welfare Team (PKKK) in collaboration with the Parents-Teachers Association of SMK Bukit Lima has held a Children’s Character Building Intervention programme at the school’s Sri Cemerlang hall here recently. A total of 450 students of SMK Bukit Lima attended the programme. According to Sibu PKKK chairperson Melinda

“Love-In-A-Box” charity programme close to SEDC’s heart

SIBU: The “Love-In-A-Box” programme has been part of Sarawak Economic Development Corporation’s (SEDC) corporate social responsibility (CSR). SEDC chairman Tan Sri Datuk Amar Abdul Aziz Husain said SEDC and its groups had continued to undertake various CSR programmes and initiatives aimed at helping the underprivileged. “This is especially during the

Lawyer elected as JCI Mandarin Sibu Chapter president

SIBU: Boston Ho, who is a lawyer by profession, has been elected as the president of Junior Chamber International (JCI) Mandarin Sibu Chapter for the 2023 term during its 26th Annual General Meeting held here recently. The meeting was held under the chairmanship of president Alex Kong. Respective reports of