Saturday, 14 March 2026

Author: Danny Wong

Unlicensed care centre fined RM50,000

SIBU: The Sessions Court here today fined a private ambulatory care centre RM50,000, in default of five months’ imprisonment, for operating without a required licence. Judge Musyiri Peet convicted the accused after the accused pleaded guilty to the charge. He handed down the sentence after having considered the brief facts,

Sarawak Medical Committee to be set up

SIBU: The Sarawak Medical Committee, a key body focused on health governance and regulation in the State, will be set up to work alongside the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC). Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee said the initiative is significant step in

New Rejang Medical Centre aims to halt patient referrals

SIBU: Rejang Medical Centre (RMC) today officially launched the second phase of a new, state-of-the-art tertiary hospital facility here. This expansion costing RM200 million, is specifically designed to end the “referral drain” to Kuching, bringing high-complexity medical interventions to the 800,000 residents of the Rejang River Basin. The ceremony was

Selangor university college offers scholarships to Sarawak students

SIBU: New Era University College (NEUC) in Selangor will set aside RM350,000 over the next seven years to support outstanding students from Sarawak who pursue further studies there. The ‘Giving Back to Society, Nurturing Talents’ scholarship programme amounts to RM50,000 a year from 2026-2032. “After discussion and deliberation, NEUC has

SMSAA sponsors RM82,000 construction of pickleball courts

SIBU: The Sibu Methodist Schools Alumni Association (SMSAA) has fully sponsored the construction of three pickleball courts at SMK Methodist at a cost of RM82,000, reinforcing its commitment to youth development, healthy lifestyles and holistic education. Bukit Assek assemblyman, Joseph Chieng Jin Ek, who is also the SMSAA president, officiated

1,000 senior citizens receive CNY donation

SIBU: A total of 1,000 senior citizens in the Pelawan state constituency received a donation of one kilogramme of minced pork in conjunction with the forthcoming Chinese New Year celebration through a programme held at Rejang Park Commercial Centre here on Saturday. A portion of the minced pork was also

YMCA Community Park to be developed with RM350,000 allocation

SIBU: The Sibu Christian Youth Association (YMCA) Community Park in Jalan Terap here, covering an area of approximately 1,297 square metres, will be developed at a cost of RM350,000 through the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) allocation. Bukit Assek Assemblyman, Joseph Chieng Jin Ek said the community park is the result

Healthy living message at Sibu MSS Cross-Country Championship

SIBU: Youths, especially school students, are urged to stay away from unhealthy practices such as drug abuse and vaping because they can affect their physical and mental health as well as have a negative impact on their future. The call was made by Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Youth Central

Borneo Fresh Pork sponsors 1,000 vouchers minced meat

SIBU: In conjunction with the festive season, Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee will distribute 1,000 packs of 1kg free mince pork to senior citizens in the Pelawan constituency to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year (CNY). Tiang, who is also Pelawan

KMKK service extension important for continuity in special year

SIBU: The one-year extension to the tenure of  Community and Tribal Leaders (KMKK) is seen as crucial in light of expectations that the next state election will be held this year.   Sibu Division Resident, Abang Mohamad Porkan Abang Budiman said their tenure has been extended to ensure the continuity