Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Author: Danny Wong

Sarawak reinforces commitment to quality education through DLP

SIBU: The Sarawak government will continue to reinforce its commitment to quality education through the implementation of the Dual Language Programme (DLP), a policy that is considered to be an important basis for preparing the state’s younger generation for global challenges. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Youth chief councillor Kevin

Swimmers celebrate unforgettable success

SIBU: The Sibu Masters Swimming Club (SMSC) secured an impressive fourth place out of 19 teams, amassing 334 points with a haul of 35 gold, 16 silver, and seven bronze medals at the 9th Speedo Malaysia International Masters Championships in Kedah recently. This achievement underscored Sibu’s position as a swimming

25th anniversary summit to unite ASEAN Lions

SIBU: The Lions Club of Sibu Pahlawan (LCSP) is set to host a three-day ASEAN Lions Leaders’ Summit from Feb 20 to 22, 2025, at Kingwood Hotel here, in conjunction with its 25th anniversary. Organising chairperson Jamie Tiew said the event will draw Lions leaders from across the region, including

Alumni reflects current and future generations of students

SIBU: The school’s alumni is a reflection of the current and future generations that education is key to success.Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said it was an example for today’s students that what they achieved could be the basis for greater achievement in the future.

Taking lead to provide AED training

SIBU: Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Sibu Branch has been urged to take the lead in providing Automated External Defrillator (AED) training to the public. These include local committees for the public spaces, Village Security and Development Committees (JKKKs), and hawkers at markets. In making the call, Bukit Assek assemblyman,

Local MRCS branch holds Appreciation Night

SIBU: The Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Sibu Branch hosted “The Appreciation Night” 2024 – an event dedicated to celebrating selflessness, compassion and dedication on Saturday. The event was graced by the Bukit Assek assemblyman, Joseph Chieng Jin Ek, who is also the branch’s honorary advisor as the guest of

Orphans and staff feted at triple celebration

SIBU: Forty-seven orphans and 12 staff from Sibu Methodist Children’s Home (SMCH) were feted to a joyous three-in-one celebration held at Jaya Lihua Foodcourt here on Saturday. The simultaneous triple celebration, encompassing Winter Solstice, Christmas and welcoming of the coming New Year 2025, was organised by Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR)

Petros appointment non-negotiable

SIBU: Bawang Assan assemblyman Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh has thrown his full weight behind Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman’s call for the federal government to swiftly clarify the Petros-Petronas gas solution. “Sarawak’s people stand firmly behind Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s unwavering stance that Petros’ appointment

Athletes urged to uphold unity in international competitions

SIBU: Athletes who participate in international competitions must work hard and showcase the spirit of unity among Sarawak’s diverse communities, said Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture said that the opportunity to compete at the international level is a priceless honour. “Regardless of the

RM46,500 in grants presented to NGOs

SIBU: Fourteen non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in the Bawang Assan area were presented with Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants totalling RM46,500 today (Dec 24). Bawang Assan assemblyman Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh, attended the event to hand over the grants to the respective NGOs, including the Social Club and Village Development