Thursday, 19 March 2026

Author: Danny Wong

Association raises over RM22,500 for child cancer patients

SIBU: The Sibu Buddhist Association (SBA) has once again rallied behind children with cancer by hosting a GoBald 2025 satellite shave event, following their last participation in GoBald 2023. GoBald is the flagship awareness and fundraising campaign of the Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS), aimed at raising funds to support

Adapt to future challenges by embracing advanced technologies

SIBU: Mastering tools and leveraging technology are the keys to improving efficiency and competitiveness. This was highlighted at the Sarawak ICT Association (SICTA) 25th Anniversary Celebration here on Saturday night (Sept 20), where Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker, Alice Lau Kiong Yieng, stressed the importance of embracing technological change. She cautioned

Sarawak ICT Association lauded for bridging digital gap

SIBU: The Sarawak ICT Association (SICTA) is described as an important strategic partner in the success of the Sarawak Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030, especially in empowering digital transformation and building the foundation for a smart city based on artificial intelligence (AI). Deputy Digital Minister, Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong,

Academician honoured for social, welfare, community service

SIBU: Concern for the community is the core of Prof. Dr Tunza Mohd Riduan’s struggle, who has been actively organising and participating in various social, welfare and community programmes for a long time. For his dedication and contribution, he received congratulations from three organisations in conjunction with the awarding of

Too many pet dogs in one household pose public risk

SIBU: Excessive ownership of pet dogs in one household without proper control can pose a risk to the local community, said Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee. He said there were reports that some residents in certain areas were keeping up to

Learn more about Sustainable Sarawak Roadshow on Sept 27-28

SIBU: Pustaka Negeri Sarawak (Pustaka) Sibu will be organising the Sustainable Sarawak Roadshow Programme in Daro on September 27-28. It will be officiated by Daro Assemblyman, Safiee Ahmad, on September 28. A press release from Pustaka Sibu on Friday stated that the programme aims to increase public understanding of the

Using English as medium of instruction a timely stand

SIBU: The Sarawak Government’s stand on using English as a medium of instruction is timely and well-grounded in both legal and historical provisions under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Pointng out this, former Bukit Assek Assemblywoman, Irene Chang Oi Ling, stressed that more importantly, it will help equip Sarawak’s young

‘Tapah’ fish thrive in three cleaned up rivers

SIBU: Three rivers in the Dudong constituency are now attracting fish, especially tapah fish, after cleaning works were carried out recently. Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) Dudong’s Chairman, Datuk Teo Boon Siew, said that the rivers in question, namely Sungai Durin, Sungai Naman and Sungai Assan, had not been cleaned for

Lions Clubs get together to donate to a worthy cause

SIBU: In line with the spirit of ‘We Serve’, Lions Clubs under Region 2 and 3 of Lions International recently gathered at Sibu Hospital for a meaningful handover ceremony of medical supplies. The initiative was spearheaded and hosted by Lions Club of Sibu Mandarin President, Henry Kiu, which received overwhelming

Sarawak Judo targets three SUKMA gold

SIBU: The Sarawak Judo Association (SJA) is aiming to win at least three gold medals as it makes its initial preparations for the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) to be held in Selangor next year. Its President, Datuk Seri Lau Kueng Chai, said they will not give up in their efforts to