Author: Danny Wong

Seven clans come together for Winter Solstice

SIBU: Dongzhi or Winter Solstice Festival, a traditional Chinese community celebration was observed by the Federation of the Seven Clan Associations (FSCA) here on Sunday. The dinner reception hosted by its youth wing was graced by Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Datuk Michael Tiang. Speaking at

Putrajaya bestows national award on SAA

SIBU: Sibu Autistic Association (SAA) was awarded the national Best OKU (Persons with Disabilities) NGO Award 2023 by the federal government recently. Its president David Ngu said this is the greatest achievement and highest recognition from the government ever won in SAA’s history. “Congratulations and well done to all,” he

Assemblyman urges collective support for autism

SIBU: New statistics suggest the critical need for collaborative efforts in tackling Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek, referencing the World Health Organisation (WHO), noted that ASD affects about one in 160 children. Chieng, speaking at the Sibu Autistic Association (SAA) & Taska Autisme Sibu

English chosen for science teaching

SIBU: The Sarawak government’s decision to adopt English as the medium of instruction for science subjects in secondary schools has been widely applauded. Board Management at SMK Tiong Hin chairman Philip Lau King Kah praised the decision as a reflection of a forward-thinking strategy aimed at boosting students’ academic performance

300 pupils gain awareness on rabies

SIBU: A total of 300 pupils of SK Perbandaran No.4 here attended the Anti-Rabies Awareness Talk organised by the Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) yesterday. The talk was conducted by the Head of Sibu Divisional Department Veterinary Service, Dr Siong Jing Jing. Speaking when officiating at the event, Councillor Kiing Teck

Sibu MP’s service centre to hold Agro Madani Sale

SIBU: Sibu MP Oscar Ling Chai Yew’s service centre will hold an Agro Madani Sale programme at T-Junction Canteen Tu Chong Gin, located at Sungai Empawah on Dec 16 (Saturday).  The special sales programme, conducted in collaboration with the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA), will be operational from 4pm to

90 attend Toastmasters course

SIBU: A total of 90 people attended a Toastmasters leadership course held at the Sibu United Chinese Association (UCA) hall here yesterday. The one-day course declared open by Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng was organised by Toastmaster International District 87, Division S. Chieng highlighted that the art of speech is

More SeDidik centres by 2024

SIBU: SeDidik Sarawak, a subsidiary of the Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), is planning to expand its network of kindergarten and nursery centres by next year. SeDidik general manager, Ayub Dahari, said that it currently operates 80 kindergartens and 20 nursery centres across the state. “In 2024, we are set

Subsidy gas sales event gets overwhelming response

SIBU: First come, first serve basis caused residents around Permai here to flock to attend the subsidy gas sales programme which was held by Sibu MP Oscar Ling Chai Yew ‘s Service Centre yesterday. According to Ling, a total of 400 gas cylinders were snapped up before the conclusion of

Retirement is not the end

SIBU: Retired teachers are encouraged to continue contributing to the education sector of the country. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said that retirement should not be seen as the end of their contribution. “The country’s education sector has expanded widely, offering various opportunities for those