Saturday, 28 March 2026

Author: Danny Wong

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

Sibu folk want action after recurring floods disrupt daily life

SIBU: The latest flood episode in Sibu, which has caused many traffic jams with numerous cars reportedly breaking down, highlights a concerning lack of sufficient preparation by the government to minimise damage to property and protect the lives and livelihoods of the affected communities. Stating this, former assemblywoman Irene Chang

Sibu MP’s mobile service counter offers SCHB registration on Jan 18

SIBU: Sibu MP Oscar Ling Chai Yew’s Service Centre will host its fifth mobile service counter at Kim Guong Drug Store, Jalan Central here on Jan 18, Saturday, from 8.30am to 11.30am. According to Ling, during the event, assistance will be provided to Sibu residents in applying for the Sarawak Senior

Sibu MP lends primary schools helping hand

SIBU: Three primary schools have received some much needed help from Sibu MP Oscar Ling. He used his the Program Mesra Rakyat Kerajaan Madani 2024 (PMR Programme) allocation to purchase office furniture, photocopiers, desktop computers, digital visual presenters, and projectors for the schools. The schools are SJK (C) Kiang Hin,

Call for urgent measures as heavy rain wreaks havoc

SIBU: A heavy downpour last night (Jan 12) coupled with rising water levels in the Rajang River, caused severe flooding on several roads here bringing traffic to a snarl. Several cars were reported to have broken down driving through the flooded Ling Kai Cheng Road, leading to a complete traffic

Upgrades begin at three remote schools

SIBU: The Member of Parliament for Sibu Oscar Ling Chai Yew has utilised the 2024 People-Friendly Programme (PMR) allocation to upgrade three rural primary schools in his constituency. The schools, SJK(C) Guong Ming in Sg Bidut, SJK(C) Do Nang in Engkilo, and SJK(C) Keng Nang in Sg Maaw received upgrades

Good mental health key to building strong future generations

SIBU: Good mental health is the key to excellent future generations, says Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee. The Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government called on students not to be ashamed to share their problems or feelings as an important step in maintaining mental health from the