Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Author: Danny Wong

SUPP Dudong chairman spreads Lunar New Year cheer

SIBU: In anticipation of the upcoming Lunar New Year, Chairman of the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Dudong Branch, Wong Ching Yong, went to Tiong Hua Temporary Market on Chew Siik Hiong Road here yesterday (Jan 19) to distribute mandarin oranges to members of the public. The event, organised by

Sports centre to close for track improvements

SIBU: Azman Hashim Community Sports Centre in Sibu Jaya Township will be closed from Feb 1 to Aug 31. Sarawak Sports Corporation (SSC) Central Zone management chief Mikar Changgan said the closure was to allow the developer, Amcorp Group, to carry out enhancement work on the stadium’s running track. “The

Sport Toto’s jackpot overshadows other news

SIBU: Sibu MP Oscar Ling Chai Yew says the popularity of Sports Toto’s jackpot hitting the RM100 million mark has overshadowed even the house arrest issue of former prime minister, Datuk Seri Najib Razak. According to him, social media has been talking about the huge jackpot, with more people discussing

UEC awards for outstanding students launched

SIBU: Good news for independent Chinese secondary school students within the Sibu parliamentary constituency! Local Member of Parliament, Oscar Ling Chai Yew Service Centre has launched the 2024 Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) Outstanding Student Award Programme. According to Ling, students who meet the required criteria are welcome to submit their

Hampers and red packets for 350 senior citizens

SIBU: A total of 350 needy senior citizens received ang pows and mini hampers from STM Lottery Sdn. Bhd (Sports Toto) today (Jan 18) in conjunction with upcoming celebration of the Chinese New Year 2025. Sibu Member of Parliament, Oscar Ling Chai Yew was invited as the guest of honour

Medical device company joins GIST business incubation programme

SIBU: Medical device company, Twin Catalyst Sdn Bhd (TCSB), has been chosen to be part of the United States (US) Department of State’s Global Innovation through Science & Technology (GIST) Business Incubation 2025 Programme. The Sibu-based company was chosen for its new and innovative wound dressing, Wondaleaf Adhesive Pouch, that

Recycling offers two-prong benefit, says ministry

SIBU: Recycling not only helps reduce pollution but also provides an opportunity to conserve natural resources. Stating this, permanent secretary to the Ministry of Public Health, Housing and Local Giovernment, Datu Elizabeth Loh pointed out that consistent recycling practices could reduce waste and improve quality of life. “I believe that

Council should improve flood-prone road

SIBU: Local Member of Parliament, Oscar Ling Chai Yew, has suggested that the Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) could temporarily raise the two flood-prone sections of Ling Kai Cheng Road with gravel to allow vehicles to pass through and alleviate the severe traffic congestion. Ling said that based on his observation,

Three schools receive teaching equipment via PMR fund

SIBU: Local Member of Parliament, Oscar Ling Chai Yew, has utilised the 2024 Program Mesra Rakyat Kerajaan Madani (PMR) allocation to provide teaching equipment to three more schools in Sibu Parliamentary constituency under the PMR. The teaching equipment encompassed touch-screen TVs, sound systems, photocopiers, and projectors. The beneficiary schools include

School set on becoming high-quality, tech savvy institution

SIBU: Education today is no longer just about imparting knowledge but also about fostering creativity, digital literacy and moral integrity. Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SJKC) Kiang Hin Board of Management chairman, Kapitan So Teck Kee made this observation at the school’s 2024 Academic Awards and Graduation Ceremony held at its