Wednesday, 30 July 2025

Author: Danny Wong

Vault officer sentenced to 18 months in prison for CBT

SIBU: The Sessions Court here has sentenced a vault officer, Lorenzo Ayum Ghani, 25, from Permai Jaya, to 18 months in prison for committing criminal breach of trust (CBT).  Sessions Court judge Marutin Pagan also ordered Lorenzo to receive two strokes of the cane. The charge against the accused stated

China holds out promise of win-win cooperation

SIBU: New opportunities to enhance ties between China and Malaysia are likely to arise with diplomatic relations between the two countries crossing the 50th anniversary milestone next year. Stating this, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Kuching,  Xing Weiping, said over the past 10 years, the level

Clan gets reminder on respecting the elderly

SIBU: Every nation and every culture has its own vitality and unique charm. Stating this, chairman of Sarawak Central Chiang Hsia Huang Clan Association (SCCHHCA) Wong Ing Huong said for 63 years, the association has been adhering to the fine traditions of respecting the elderly, uniting, helping each other, and

Clan building opens after RM4m upgrade

SIBU: A RM4 million expansion and upgrading of the Sarawak Central Chiang Huang Clan Association (SCCHCA) building here has been completed. Its honorary chairman Datuk Wong Kie Yik officiated at the building’s launching which was attended by Bawang Assan assemblyman Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh who is also SCCHCA’s honorary

Need for hardware industry to adapt to changes

SIBU: The hardware industry needs to adapt to the changing environment and seize opportunities to achieve long- term success and sustainable development. Sibu Hardware and Machinery Association (SHMA) chairman Ling Sieng Ying who pointed this out said industry players must have an international perspective since the hardware industry is a

Communication skills vital to fostering mental health

SIBU: A ‘Creating Hope Through Action’ event on suicide awareness and prevention dew participants from all walks of life here recently. Psychotherapist Joycelyn Chieng said it served as a beacon of hope and enlightenment on the issue. At the event she dwelled on LEAP (which stands for Listen, Empathise, Agree

Programme inspires student reading interest

SIBU: The Smart Hut Reading Programme aims to foster a love for reading among students. The organiser Noralam Ideris said the initiative can reduce illiteracy rates and boost students’ literacy and reading skills. Yesterday, 293 pupils from SK Jalan Deshon joined the programme at the school’s Sri Gemilang hall. The

UTS inks shipbuilding, automotive MoUs

SIBU: University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) has signed two Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) setting in motion its ambition to empower the next generation in skill-based industries.  It inked the pacts with Sibu Shipyards Association (SSA) and Huong Seng Motor Trading Sdn Bhd (Huong Seng) at its campus here Wednesday (Sept

Values will determine peace and prosperity: Annuar

SIBU: Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee has called on every strata of society to play a role in maintaining harmony and peace in a pluralistic society. In making the call, he said, the cultivation of pure values in all sectors of life must

First aid skills can make a difference: Tiang

SIBU: First aid is a universal language that transcends borders, cultures and backgrounds, hence it is a skill that every one should learn. “The significance of first aid cannot be overstated,” said Deputy Minister of Public Health, Environment and Local Government Michael Tiang. “It is the first line of defense