Wednesday, 24 December 2025

Author: Danny Wong

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

Acting as eyes and ears of government

SIBU: Longhouse residents are urged to be the eyes and ears of the government in monitoring any irresponsible activities in their areas. Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) chairman, Sempurai Petrus Ngelai said the role of the community is essential in ensuring that the cleanliness and safety of the council area

Youth claims trial to two charges of rape

SIBU: A youth claimed trial at the Sessions Court here on Tuesday (Nov 18) to two charges of raping a teenage girl. The accused, 22, of Kanowit, denied the charges read and explained to him through an interpreter and the consequences of his plea. The first charge stated that he

Man gets nine years’ imprisonment for robbing goldsmith shop

SIBU: A 57-year-old man was on Tuesday (Nov 18) sentenced to nine years’ imprisonment by the Sessions Court here for robbing a goldsmith shop of a gold chain worth over RM20,000. Wong Siew Too from Jalan Merdeka here pleaded guilty to the charge read and explained to him through an

SUPP youth take part in prawn fishing competition

SIBU: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan Branch Youth Wing organised a prawn fishing competition at Wanli Aquarium, Jalan Teng Kung Suk, here on Sunday, attracting strong participation from many young comrades. Their enthusiasm and energy reflected the unity and strong team spirit within the Youth Wing. The

Ensure tenants apply for own meters, SUPP advises property owners

SIBU: Shophouse owners have been advised to get their tenants to apply for their own electricity meters upon renting these properties. In giving the advice, Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Dudong Branch Chairman, Wong Ching Yong said last week,  a middle aged couple had met him for help. “The couple

RM6.32 million fags, undeclared liquor seized

SIBU: The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD) Sibu has successfully seized 8.33 million cigarettes and undeclared liquor with a total value of RM6.32 million in a raid on a residential house in Brooke Drive here. State Customs Director, Norizan Yahya said the raid on Oct 10 was carried out as

Lions International’s visit boosts international friendship and cooperation

SIBU: A delegation of Lions International District 308-A2 made an official visit to the Incheon Marine Sky MJF Lions Club in Incheon, South Korea, recently, in an effort to strengthen international friendship and advancing collaboration for the Asia Pacific Lions Leaders’ Summit (APLLS) 2026 to be held here in mid-July

Education autonomy rights vital to ensure progress

SIBU: Sarawak’s education autonomy rights, which are subject to the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), are very important in creating a more efficient and quality education system in the state. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Youth Chief, Councillor Kevin Lau Kor Jie, said that various issues and incidents, including bullying cases,

Chieng calls on public to prevent rabies

SIBU: Sarawak recorded a total of 16,295 animal bite cases from January 1 to October 11 this year, averaging more than 400 cases per week. Bukit Assek state assemblyman, Joseph Chieng Jin Ek. said that, according to the State Health Department, these include 10,021 cat bites or scratches and 6,078