Tuesday, 23 December 2025

Author: Danny Wong

Growth streak delivers centurion win

SIBU: Nam Cheong Limited, one of Southeast Asia’s leading Offshore Support Vessel (OSV) providers based in Sarawak, has won The Edge Singapore Centurion Club 2025 Award in the industry category for “Highest Growth in Profit After Tax Over Three Years”. The award, presented on Nov 6, was conferred by The

Upgraded road benefits residents of Rumah Adin Jawa

SIBU: The road upgrading works at Rumah Adin Anak Jawa, Sungai Engkalat, here have been completed, with the final inspection conducted yesterday by the relevant authorities. The project, costing approximately RM75,000, was funded under the Special Rural Tansformation Project (RTP) Fund approved by Premier Tan Sri Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari

SUPP Youth Central chief welcomes Budget initiatives for students

SIBU: The announcement of Budget 2026 by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg on Monday (Nov 24) once again demonstrates the Sarawak government’s firm commitment to uplifting students from low-income backgrounds and ensuring that financial limitations do not hinder their ability to thrive in a modern learning

Tiong urges respect for all religions to foster harmony

SIBU: Religion, as a unifying force and a moral guide, plays an essential role in fostering harmony within a multicultural society. In stating this, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, said that embracing diverse faiths with respect can strengthen the nation and guide it toward

Sarawak’s free education policy sets example for others

SIBU: The implementation of the free education policy in Sarawak Government-owned higher education institutions starting next year has become an example for other states, especially Sabah which is currently in an election season. Tamin state assemblyman, Christopher Gira Sambang, said the state government’s commitment to allocate approximately RM600 million to

Maritime graduates are important assets to the state’s open seas

SIBU: A total of 62 graduates of the Pelita Mas Laut Maritime Training Institute completed their courses and received their certificates at the Course Completion and Presentation Ceremony 2025 Deck and Engine Marine Certificates held at the Islamic Complex here yesterday (Nov 22). The ceremony was officiated by the Director

Sibu hosts three-day global discourse on human dignity

SIBU: Two hundred delegates from 11 countries have convened for the 24th Human Life International Asia Pacific Congress (HLI ASPAC) here from Nov 21-23. The congress, themed ‘I Praise You Because I Am Fearfully and Wonderfully Made’, has brought together religious leaders, policy experts, activists and representatives of the public

Fishermen cry foul over presence of foreign vessels

SIBU: The fishing community in Sarawak is increasingly worried about the repeated presence of foreign fishing vessels in state waters. They are said to be freely encroaching state waters without effective control, thus affecting the community’s safety and source of income. Sarawak Fishing Vessel Association (SFVA) Chairman, Harry Tan Joo

Ushering in 2026 with countdown carnival

SIBU: To usher in the year 2026, Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) Dudong Service Centre will bring yet another memorable festive experience to the community. ‘Towards 2026: Explore Sibu, Experience Malaysia’ Countdown Carnival will be held at Sibu Jaya Azman Hashim Community Sports Centre, from December 19 to 31. The 13-day

Pickleball amplifies community cohesion, healthy living

SIBU: As the government pushes its agenda forward in areas such as economic development, education, and community progress, more young people are stepping up by joining Saberkas and various youth organisations to contribute to the community. This was stated by Bukit Assek assemblyman, Joseph Chieng Jin Ek who described this