Thursday, 30 April 2026

Thursday, 30 April, 2026

7:40 AM

, Kuching, Sarawak

Author: Danny Wong

Youth encouraged to learn through service, lead through action

SIBU: The Junior Chamber International (JCI) is committed to cultivating young leaders, encouraging the youth to step out of their comfort zones, grow through practice, and learn through service. Pointing this out, its Senator, Joseph Chieng Jin Ek, said the most valuable aspect of JCI is that it not only

Issue of excessively high airfares should not be politicised

SIBU: The issue of excessively high airfares for intra-Sarawak flights has recently drawn responses from Sarawak Democratic Action Party (DAP) leaders. Senator Robert Lau Hui Yew said that these responses defended the federal Transport Ministry while attempting to shift attention towards the Sarawak Government by questioning the operations of AirBorneo.

DBNA’s new exco members gather to discuss annual activities

SIBU: The first exco meeting of the Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) Sibu for the 2026-2028 session was held at Li Hua Hotel Meeting Room here recently, marking the official start of the new term for the association’s leadership. The meeting, chaired by Deri Ng, was attended by 12 exco

Regular antirabies vaccination programme ongoing 

SIBU: The Sibu Division Chinese Community Leaders Association (SDCCLA) will reassess the need to continue the regular antirabies vaccination campaign if the new method of oral rabies vaccine (antirabies bait) is introduced in the near future. Its Chairman, Temenggong Datuk Vincent Lau Lee Ming, said the decision would depend on

Aidilfitri event at Taman Apollo highlights unity, mutual respect

SIBU : A Hari Raya Aidilfitri Open House has brought together members of the local community in a celebration that went beyond festivity, highlighting the importance of unity, harmony, and mutual respect among Malaysia’s diverse society. According to the Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Datuk Michael

Sibu ‘Kumang Gawai’ contest on May 23 open to single Dayak ladies

SIBU: Single Dayak ladies, aged 18 to 30, are invited to participate in the Sibu Gawai Dayak 2026’s Kumang Competition which is scheduled to take place on May 23. Organising committee chairperson, Senorita Salleh, said participants must be at least five feet two inches tall to qualify for the competition

Sibu-Kuching airfares spark outrage, calls for price cap

SIBU: The one-way airfare from Sibu to Kuching on AirAsia has surged to as high as RM969, drawing criticism from Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Youth Chief, Cr Kevin Lau Kor Jie. Describing the fare as outrageous, Lau called on the Federal Minister of Transport, Anthony Loke Siew Fook, to

‘No Smoking’ signage required at business premises

SIBU: Business operators have been advised to display “No Smoking” signage at their premises in line with implementation of the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852). Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee, explained that the Act is

SMK Methodist SPM high achievers get cash incentives

SIBU: A total of 123 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2025 high achievers from SMK Methodist here have received education excellence incentives from Bukit Assek assemblyman, Joseph Chieng. The presentation ceremony which took place at the school hall today, was for those students who achieved 5A and above in their SPM

New leadership to take helm at joint ceremony

SIBU: Junior Chamber International (JCI) Mandarin Sibu, together with its affiliated chapter, JCI Youth Methodist Pilley Institute (MPI), will jointly organise the “Joint Installation Ceremony 2026”, to be held at Hai Bing Seafood Restaurant here on April 18 (Sat) at 6.30 pm. The ceremony marks a significant milestone for both