Sunday, 28 December 2025

Author: Danny Wong

UNIFOR disburses RM1 million for monastery construction project 

SIBU: Namo Buddha Society Sibu (NBSS) continues to receive government attention when the Unit For Other Religions (UNIFOR) channelled RM1 million to continue the third phase of the association’s new monastery construction project at Jalan Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adruce here on Sunday. Bukit Assek state assemblyman, Joseph Chieng Jin Ek,

Sibu Christmas Parade on Dec 13

SIBU: An estimated 10,000 participants are expected to join the Christmas Parade 2025 corganised by the Association of Churches Sarawak (ACS) Sibu Branch. It will be held on December 13, next Saturday. Its chairman, Archdeacon Jose Jol Endru, said that this year the Roman Catholic Church would be the host

Sibu Vocational College celebrates 50th Golden Jubilee

SIBU: Sibu Vocational College (SVC) marked a significant moment in its educational history with the celebration of its 50th Golden Jubilee cum 2025 Alumni Year-End Dinner at a prominent hotel here on Saturday night. It brought together former students, educators and invited guests in an evening filled with pride and

Hornland Dance Theatre celebrates 30 years of excellence

SIBU: Hornland Dance Theatre (Hornland) has been lauded as it celebrates its 30th anniversary – a milestone defined not just by time, but by passion, discipline, creativity, and community spirit. In giving the accolade, Bawang Assan state assemblyman, Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh, paid tribute to the visionary founder, the

Mastery of English key to wider career opportunities

SIBU: Mastery of the English language is an important key to opening access to wider knowledge, thus strengthening students’ self-confidence to compete at the national and international levels. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Central Youth Chief, Councillor Kevin Lau Kor Jie, said that English as a global language is not

Man jailed five years for attempted murder with firearm

SIBU: A 51-year-old man was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment by the Sessions Court here today for attempted murder with firearm. Wong Sing Dieng from Jalan Berjaya pleaded guilty to the charge against him that he had abetted with another person to discharge a firearm at Lau Ang Ho with

Pustaka Fun Run attracts 700 participants

SIBU: Approximately 700 participants joined the five kilometres Fun Run in conjunction with the 5th Anniversary Celebration of Sarawak State Library (Pustaka) Sibu, which started off at its premises, Jalan Tun Tuanku Bujang, Sungai Merah, here recently. Beside the fun run, there were also other exciting programmes, including aerobic exercise,

Improved lighting enhances students’ safety

SIBU: The Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan Branch team conducted an inspection from the Bawang Assan Sg. Lebaan Bridge area to the vicinity of SK Bawang Assan on Wednesday, where the newly installed streetlights have been completed. The team also carried out an on-site assessment with relevant agencies

Culvert upgrade completed at Jalan Hock Chuong

SIBU: The culvert installation project along Jalan Hock Chuong at West Bank here, including a section near the road junction, has been successfully completed. The upgraded drainage system is expected to reduce flooding incidents, offering much-needed relief to local residents. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan Branch Chairman, Councillor

SUPP urges PETRONAS to finalise PETROS agreement

SIBU: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) fully support the call by the Utility and Telecommunication Minister, Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi, for Petroliam Nasional Bhd (PETRONAS) to prioritise and conclude the long-standing commercial agreement with Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (PETROS) by December 31 this year. SUPP Youth Central Chairman, Cr Kevin Lau Kor