Author: Danny Wong

State Library invites all to Sarawakiana Exhibition and Seminar

SIBU: To celebrate the upcoming Malaysia Day, Pustaka Negeri Sarawak (PNS) Sibu is hosting a Sarawakiana Exhibition at its library in Jalan Tun Tuanku Bujang, Sungai Merah here. In a statement, the exhibition starts on September 11 and runs until October 11. It’s open from 10 am to 5 pm

Man claims trial to assisting in concealment of stolen property

SIBU: A 30-year-old man claimed trial at the Magistrate’s Court here yesterday to a charge of assisting in concealment of stolen property. The accused surnamed Goh pleaded not guilty to the charge, framed under Section 414 of the Penal Code, through an interpreter before Magistrate Stella Augustine Druce. According to

The push for Youth Legislative Assembly

SIBU: The proposed Sarawak Youth Legislative Assembly (Dewan Belia) will create more opportunities for young talents interested in politics at a higher level. Sarawak Youth MP, Mohamad Shahran Mohamad Lizamberi, said this idea, much like the Malaysian Youth Parliament, would nurture the skills of potential future leaders of Sarawak. “The

Speed up Social Workers Profession Act: MPI

SIBU: The federal government has been urged to hasten the passing of the Social Workers Profession Act that was drafted in 2012 but still pending approval in parliament.In making the call, Methodist Pilley Institute (MPI) chief executive officer Hii King Kai said the Act would elevate the status of individuals

Ministry targets making state net food exporter

SIBU: The Ministry of Food Industry, Commodities and Regional Development is committed to achieving the target of making Sarawak a net exporter of food by the year 2030.It intends to do this by transforming and sustaining agriculture and the rural economy in Sarawak through modernisation and commercialisation.Its Deputy Minister Martin

Cheerful donation event and cooking contest

SIBU: A total of 159 students from Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Betanak and 119 students from SK Penibong were grateful recipients of cash donations. Additionally, 41 trainees and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) from the Pulau Bruit Community Rehabilitation Center (PDK) received both cash donations and food baskets, while eight PDK staff

Free health screening at Xin Fu Yuan Church Thursday

SIBU: Brooke Drive Neighbourhood Committee under the Ministry of National Unity will hold free health screening at Xin Fu Yuan Church in Brooke Drive here from 8am to 11.30am on Thursday (Aug 31). Committee chairlady Melinda Wong Kwong Hung said, the event is open to the public. The health screening

Sarawak’s Melinda Wong wins top oaths title

SIBU: Melinda Wong Kwong Hung, from Sibu, received the Best Commissioner For Oaths (CFO) award for Sarawak at the first CFOs Malaysia Convention 2023. The convention, organised by the Malaysian CFO alliance known as Pertubuhan Gabungan Pesuruhjaya Sumpah Malaysia (PESUMA), took place at a prominent hotel in Selangor recently. The

Raising public awareness on eye health

SIBU: In an effort to promote a health-conscious lifestyle and raise awareness about eye health, a successful public talk titled “Safeguarding the Windows to the Soul: Secrets to Protecting Your Eyes” was held at Plux Incubation Hub in Sibu General Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCCI) recently.The event was

MPI-ACCA sign MoU on dual diploma certification

SIBU: A virtual signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Methodist Pilley Institute (MPI) and Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) for a dual diploma certification was held at the former’s premises here Wednesday (Aug 23).The MoU was sealed between MPI’s Chief Executive Officer Hii King Kai and Andrew