Monday, 23 March 2026

Author: Danny Wong

UTS to host public health event May 17

SIBU: The University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) will host a public health event themed ‘Prevent Today, Prosper Tomorrow’ at its campus here from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm this coming Saturday, May 17. According to UTS Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr Mohammad Shahril Osman, the event, organised in collaboration with Sibu

Educational talk for school leavers on May 17

SIBU: An educational talk session hosted by the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Youth Central will be held at Catholic High School here on May 17, starting at 1:00 pm. Its Central Youth Chief, Kevin Lau Kor Jie, said the event is being organised in collaboration with Swinburne University of

Call to postpone implementation of e-invoicing policy

SIBU: The federal government has been urged to seriously address the current complex and severe economic headwinds and postpone policies that would further impact the livelihoods of the people as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly the full implementation of the e-invoicing system scheduled beginning in July. In

Exposing the tyranny of a former PM

SIBU: Senator Robert Lau Hui Yew has suggested that the PETRONAS Twin Towers be renamed ‘PETROS Twin Towers’ as he vehemently clarified on the current conflict perpetuated by a former prime minister regarding PETROS and PETRONAS Lau said he read with a mix of bemusement and anger regarding Tun Dr

Sarawakian Trail event goes to Dalat on May 14

SIBU: The Sarawakian Trail programme, organised by the Sarawakiana Division of the Sarawak State Library (PUSTAKA) Sibu, will go to Dalat on May 14. The programme, which will be held at the Dalat Welfare Complex, starting from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, will bring the services of the Sarawakiana Division

Three newborn babies adopted by Red Crescent

SIBU: The Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Sibu branch today announced the adoption of three newborn baby boys in conjunction with the celebration of World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day 2025. According to MRCS Sibu Branch Vice-Chairperson, Normah Abdul Rahman, the three babies were born at Sibu Hospital early

SPM high achievers receive cash incentives

SIBU: A total of 128 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2024 high achievers from SMK Methodist here received education incentives from Bukit Assek assemblyman, Joseph Chieng here on Tuesday (May 6). According to Chieng, the recipients are those who achieved 5As and above, with a total incentive of RM44,600 given out.

Former RASCOM staff hold first reunion gathering

SIBU: About 30 members of the Sibu RASCOM Ex-Civil Service Association (SRECSA) attended its inaugural reunion gathering at a hotel here recently. According to SRECSA’S press release, the gathering serves as a starting point to unite former RASCOM civil staff, and to recruit more members to join the association. The

Huge demand for red and green gas cylinders

SIBU: Due to numerous requests from the public, Lanang Member of Parliament, Alice Lau Kiong Yieng, held an event for the exchange of yellow gas cylinders to red or green gas cylinders at her service centre at Upper Lanang Road here on Saturday. Her private secretary, Stanley Chiew, who took

Pickleball clubs launched in 11 Sibu secondary schools

SIBU: The inaugural installation of pickleball clubs in 11 secondary schools across the Sibu Division marks a significant milestone in the journey to promote and institutionalise this fast-growing sport among the youth. The schools involved are SMK Methodist, SMK Sacred Heart, SMK Bukit Assek, SMK St Elizabeth, SMK Tung Hua,