Sunday, 15 March 2026

Author: Danny Wong

Challenging to educate students with different personalities

SIBU: Educating students is not an easy task as they have different personalities. Pointing out this, Sibu Education Officer, Ahli Chikba, stated that some are naughty, some are well-behaved, some are shy and quiet, some struggle with learning and some excel. “It is the teacher’s responsibility to ensure that every

Man jailed for hitting brother-in-law with chair

SIBU: A 30-year-old man was on Monday (Dec 15) sentenced to three months’ imprisonment by the Magistrates’ Court here for assaulting his brother-in-law with a plastic chair. Johnathanndot Janin from Tatau entered his plea of guilty to the charge read and explained to him through an interpreter whereby he understood

Sibu to host “Hearts United” New Year Countdown

SIBU: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) is set to host the New Year Countdown 2026, themed “Hearts United”, at Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang Phase One here on Dec 31 commencing 8pm. It promises an unforgettable night as the community unites to usher in the new year, culminating in a spectacular pyromusical

Rep lauds exemplary contribution of Sibu MRCS

SIBU: The contribution of the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS), particularly in Sibu and Sarawak , is truly remarkable. Pointing out this, Bukit Assek State Assemblyman, Joseph Chieng Jin Ek stated that for the past years, Sarawak always recorded one of the highest blood donation rates per capita in Malaysia,

Paying tribute to MRCS’ unsung heroes

SIBU: The wider public here has been called upon to follow the footsteps of the “Unsung Heroes” within the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS). MRCS Sibu Branch chairman, Penghulu Chua Hiong Kee revealed that this specific group of people included the honourary advisors, smart partners, dedicated volunteers, first-aid instructors, fellow

Thai primary school gets aid from Lions

SIBU: Lions International District 308-A2 First Vice District Governor Jimmy Tie and the Past Council Chairperson of District 308B2 Patrick Chew visited a rural primary school in Chiang Rai, Thailand recently. The visit demonstrated their strong commitment to supporting educational development. Both Lions leaders contributed RM1,000 each to assist the

27 houses of worship in Bawang Assan receive fund 

SIBU: A total of RM54,000 fund allocation has been distributed by Deputy Premier, Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian to 27 houses of worship, including churches and temples, in the Bawang Assan constituency. The distribution in the form of minor rural project (MRP) fund was presented by Sarawak United People’s

80 orphans enjoy year-end tea party hosted by Namlifa Sibu

SIBU: Eighty orphans from the Orphanage Welfare Organisation (PERYATIM) of Kompleks Kebajikan Juma’ani Tuanku Haji Bujang in Kemunyang here participated in a children’s tea party held at a KFC outlet in Delta Mall here recently. Organised by the Sibu Branch of the National Association of Life Insurance and Family Takaful

Jail and caning for possessing dangerous drugs

SIBU: A painter was today sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment and 10 strokes of the cane by the Sessions Court here for possessing dangerous drugs. The sentence was meted out by Judge Musyiri Peet after finding Voon Uu Long, 39, guilty of the offence after a full trial. He further

Lions Club delegation visits Bangkok counterparts

SIBU: A delegation of Lions Clubs International District 308-A2 has recently paid an official visit to the Lions International Multiple District 310 Headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, to promote the upcoming 2026 Asia Pacific Lions Leaders’ Summit (APLLS) to be held here from July 17 to 19 next year. Upon their