Wednesday, 24 December 2025

Author: Danny Wong

Further impetus needed for sustainable mobility development

SIBU: Malaysia needs to accelerate its efforts towards sustainable mobility, so as not to be left behind in the global trend towards net-zero emissions, says Bawang Assan Assemblyman, Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh. He pointed out the rapid transformation of the automotive world — through electric vehicles, hydrogen technology and

New academic block, sports track for SJK Chung Hua Serian

SERIAN: Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (SJK) Chung Hua Serian now has a new academic block and a mini sports track worth RM3 million. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, said the project also includes the construction of a Confucius Garden and the Liu Tzu Memorial Garden, honoring a

Sibu mobile network quality good and stable

SIBU: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has found that the quality of mobile networks around Sibu town is at a good and stable level, based on a recent coverage test. According to a statement by MCMC today (Nov 7), the assessment was carried out following complaints from the

CSSC launched to enhance social support network

SIBU: The state government’s plan to expand the establishment of Community Social Support Centres (CSSC) has finally been realised here, making it the second centre of its kind after Kuching. Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said the establishment of the Sibu CSSC

Education reforms need a clear mechanism before implementation

SIBU: The introduction of the co-teaching method, with two teachers managing a single classroom under the 2027 School Curriculum, is concerning as it could potentially impose more workload on teachers. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Youth Central Chairman, Cr Kevin Lau Kor Jie, said the new co-teaching method would require

Ling Kai Cheng Road upgrade progressing smoothly

SIBU: Pelawan assemblyman Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee says the Ling Kai Cheng Road upgrading project is progressing smoothly. He noted that following feedback from members of the public regarding dust generated during the construction period, he immediately coordinated with the contractor and suggested giving priority to the road section

SUPP Youth Central chief rebukes Chong over hospital proposal

SIBU: Healthcare matters are constitutionally under federal jurisdiction — this is a fact, not a political excuse, says Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Youth Central chief Councillor Kevin Lau Kor Jie. He stated that it is irresponsible for Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen to propose that the Sarawak government establish

Baram man charged with trafficking over 2kg of meth

SIBU: A 57-year-old man was on Wednesday (Nov 5) produced in the Magistrates’ Court here to face a charge of drug trafficking. However, no plea was taken from Moh Mee Hing of Baram after the charge was read and explained to him through an interpreter in which he understood. The

Sibu couple charged with major drug trafficking offences

SIBU: A married couple, believed to be the masterminds behind a major drug trafficking syndicate, claimed trial at the High Court here on Tuesday (Nov 4) to four charges of trafficking and possession of dangerous drugs. Both accused understood the charges read and explained to them through an interpreter as

Sarawak navy veterans to attend Heroes’ Day in Penang

SIBU: The Royal Malaysian Navy Veterans Association (PVTLDM) Sarawak Branch will attend the annual Heroes’ Day commemoration ceremony at the Penang Cenotaph Monument on Nov 16. President Warrant Officer 1 (retd) Unyok Dasi said the annual ceremony was organised by the Penang Security Veterans Association (PVA) and this will be