Sunday, 28 December 2025

Author: Danny Wong

Dr Sim lauds SMC for its achievements

SIBU: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) will continue to strengthen municipal services in line with its vision to build a Livable and Sustainable City by 2031. In expressing his confidence, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said these services include public health and environmental sustainability, people-centred community development, municipal

Huge turnout at ‘Light Up the West Bank Christmas Celebration’

SIBU: Over 1,000 people young and old alike thronged the SMI Park at West Bank here on Saturday evening (Dec 19) for the joyful festive event of ‘Light Up the West Bank Christmas Celebration’. The event organised by Village Development and Security Committees (JKKK) Sungai Sadit Kanan in collaboration with

Rajang River cruise unites Sibu grassroots leaders

SIBU: Six Village Development and Security Committees (JKKKs) here participated in a ‘Rajang River Night Cruise’ held recently, bringing together community leaders and committee members to strengthen ties and showcase unity and cooperation among grassroots organisations. The six JKKKs were Bukit Igu as the lead organiser together with Sg. Sadit

SJKC Kiang Hin aims to nurture more outstanding students

SIBU: Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SJKC) Kiang Hin’s celebrated its annual prize-giving and closing ceremony for the year held at its multi-purpose hall here recently. The School Board of Management Chairman, Kapitan So Teck Kee who officiated at the event urged students to cultivate a positive worldview, learn with an

‘Light Up the West Bank Christmas Celebration’ today

SIBU: The Jawatankuasa Kemajuan dan Keselamatan Kampung (JKKK) Sungai Sadit Kanan is collaborating with Ching Ang Methodist Church, to host ‘Light Up the West Bank Christmas Celebration’ starting 7:00 pm this evening at SMI Park, West Bank here. The organisers cordially invite members of the public to attend, expecting to

Man fined for driving under the influence of alcohol

SIBU: A 48-year-old man was sentenced to one day’s jail and fined RM10,000, in default three months’ imprisonment, by the Sessions Court here today for driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor. Judge Musyiri Peet meted out the sentence on Thomas Jabu after he confessed to the charge read and

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,