SIBU: An elderly woman was sentenced to one day’s jail and fined RM1,000, in default, one month’s imprisonment by the Magistrates’ Court here on Tuesday for dealing with second-hand goods without valid license. Lau Swie Eng, 66, from Jalan Mantis, pleaded guilty to the charge framed under Section 9 Second
SIBU: Farley Sibu is set to organise the Children’s Colouring Contest 2025 on July 13, beginning at 8am at the Farley Stage, Jalan Salim, with RM16,000 worth of prizes up for grabs. Farley’s Human Resources Executive, Sie Sing Ying, said the contest is open to the public with free entry
SIBU: The implementation of the expanded Sales and Services Tax (SST) starting July 1 is expected to have a major impact on the people, especially the low-income group and rural communities, said Bukit Assek Assemblyman, Joseph Chieng Jin Ek. He expressed concern over the layered pressure the people are facing
SIBU: Nineteen exponents from Rajang Taekwondo Club (RTC) were awarded cash incentive for their outstanding performance at the inaugural Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) National Youth Open Taekwondo Championship held in Selangor last month. The incentive, contributed by Dewan Rakyat deputy speaker, Alice Lau were presented by her private secretary,
SIBU: Developing countries have a big chance to lead in artificial intelligence (AI) – more specifically, something called Regenerative AI. Stating this, Sibu Member of Parliament, Oscar Ling Chai Yew, said it was because they can build new systems in better ways without having to fix all the old problems
SIBU: Saratok Dart Sports Club (SDSC), in collaboration with lecturer, Prof. Dr Tunza Mohammad Riduan. recently organised a Hari Raya Korban/Aidiladha gathering. The lively event was attended by 150 people including committee members and members of the family as well as asnaf (poor) families. According to SDSC’s press release, the
SIBU: Sibu Member of Parliament, Oscar Ling Chai Yew, is utilising the MADANI Government’s Program Mesra Rakyat to upgrade the Hock Ming Ferry Terminal here. The wooden ramp section will be upgraded to a concrete structure. On Thursday, Ling witnessed the handing over of the project by the Department of
SIBU: Education may have bitter roots but its fruits are sweet. These sweet fruits are the silent, devoted work of the teachers. Pointing this out, Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SJKC) Kiang Hin Board of Management Chairman, Kapitan So Teck Kee, reminded all those present that the rise and fall of
SIBU: Taman Selera Harmoni (TSH) at Jalan Awang Rambli Amit here has been officially recognised as the largest halal food hub in Sarawak’s central region, marking an important achievement in the Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) efforts to endorse the halal food sector in the area. The recognition was announced at
SIBU: Sibu Member of Parliament, Oscar Ling Chai Yew, urges all business owners here, especially those who have already hired employees, are planning to hire employees, or are about to dismiss employees – including companies and sole proprietors – to promptly complete the necessary declaration procedures to ensure that their