Monday, 23 March 2026

Author: Danny Wong

Education Ministry called to retract grading directive

SIBU: The Ministry of Education (MOE) has been urged to retract its directive and retain the original standard for A grades in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) for entry into the Matriculation Programme. In making the call, Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Assistant Information and Publicity Secretary, Wong Ching Yong,

Malaysia Pickleball Association holds first instructor course

SIBU: For the very first time, the Malaysia Pickleball Association (MPA) has successfully conducted its Certified Instructor Level 1 course in the Central Zone, held at SMK Sacred Heart here on Saturday. This historic initiative, hosted by the Sibu Pickleball Association (SPA), marks a significant milestone in the growth of

Pelawan assemblyman indicates SUPP will retain incumbent candidates

SIBU: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) component party, Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP), is always ready to face election at any time, even though there is no indication that the State Election (PRN) will be held in the near future. This was voiced by Public Health, Housing and Local Government Deputy

Man hauled to prison for threatening parents, damaging property

SIBU: A 34-year-old man was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment and fined RM5,000, in default, six months’ jail by the Magistrates’ Court here today (May 28) for committing two criminal charges. When the charges were read and explained to Julian Martin from Song, through an interpreter, he understood and the

KPDN enforces Gawai price cap on 11 items in Sibu

SIBU: A total of 11 types of goods have been listed under the implementation of the 2025 Gawai Dayak Festival Season Maximum Price Scheme (SHMMP) for the Sibu Division. Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN), Sibu branch head Kelyn Bolhassan @ Haliward said the SHMMP will last

Application for students’ financial scheme should be simplified

SIBU: The state government’s Special Financial Assistance (BKK) scheme of RM1,200 for the tertiary education of Sarawakians is a commendable initiative. However, former Bukit Assek assemblywoman Irene Chang Oi Ling, said she has received many complaints and enquires of the need for the applicants to submit their parents’ pay-slips in

Charitable bodies should check on their tax exemption status

SIBU: Charitable bodies that face the risk of its tax exemption status being cancelled by the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) are strongly encouraged to seek legal advice from tax accountants and lawyers specialised in taxation. The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Dudong Branch’s Chairman, Councillor Wong Ching Yong, warned about

Man charged for threatening mother and causing mischief

SIBU: A 33-year-old man claimed trial at the Magistrates’ Court here today (May 23) to two criminal charges. As soon as nature of the charges were read and explained through an interpreter to Julian Martin from Song, he understood the consequences of entering his plea of not guilty. Senior Assistant

Talk on the Common Law system on May 26

SIBU: The ‘Lex Series’ returns with its second part titled “Introduction to the History of Common Law II” which is scheduled on May 26 (Mon), from 10 am to 12 noon to be held at the Sibu Digital Innovation Hub (SDIH). This programme will be delivered by Revd. (Fr.) Charrlly

MoU inked to enhance cooperation in consumerism 

SIBU: The National Consumer Action Council (MTPN) Sibu Branch has sealed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) in a strategic move to strengthen cooperation in the areas of consumerism, human capital development and social responsibility involving students and local communities. The signing ceremony was