Friday, 2 January 2026

Author: Danny Wong

Varsity introduces OSH programme

SIBU: University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) marked a significant milestone as the institution embarks on a journey to equip the next generation of professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to champion safety and health in the workplace. UTS board of directors chairman Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee said the university’s

CNY gathering to strengthen business ties

SIBU: The Sibu Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI) celebrated the Chinese New Year (CNY) with a tea party at its premises today (Feb 17), hosting members and friends in a show of unity and tradition. The event was attended by Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local

Fight hard against forced labour

SIBU: All stakeholders are urged to combat forced labour, enhancing Malaysia’s reputation. Sarawak Labour Department director, Awang Raduan Awang Omar, said the progress had been made at fostering compliance with national labour laws among employers and workers. “These efforts have led to a workplace that is both more harmonious and

Sibu Chinese paramount leader urges cultural understanding and unity

SIBU: Temenggong Datuk Vincent Lau Lee Ming has stressed the importance of understanding and tolerance for different cultures within Malaysia’s diverse multi-ethnic and cultural landscape. Speaking at the Sarawak Pan-Chen Lau Clan Association (SPCLCA) Chinese New Year 2024 celebration dinner on Thursday (Feb 15), the Sibu Chinese paramount leader urged

Ministry lauded for proactive stance in tourism

SIBU: Federal Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture has been applauded for being very proactive, breaking through the bureaucratic situation, simplifying various procedures to facilitate the development of tourism industry in the country. In giving his accolade, president of Malaysia-China Chamber of Commerce (MCCC) Sarawak Branch, Wong Tin Kwong said

Tiang stresses reliability of mainstream media amid social media concerns

SIBU: Authentic information is still channelled effectively and transparently to the community through mainstream media as opposed to social media. Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee said, although social media is now getting faster in disseminating information, the source is still questionable,

SUPP challenges Lau to carry out four projects

SIBU: SUPP Dudong branch has thrown a challenge at DAP’s Lanang MP Alice Lau – it wants her to carry out at least four major projects here during her current term. The party’s Dudong chairman Wong Ching Yong wants her to see to the building of a Sibu Heart Centre,

New service centre to better help Lanang constituents

SIBU: The newly opened Democratic Action Party (DAP) Lanang Parliamentary Service Centre will better serve the constituents, says Lanang Member of Parliament Alice Lau Kiong Yieng. Lau, who is also Deputy Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat, expressed gratitude for the opening of her new service centre at Jalan Lanang here.

PSB-PDP working on getting married: Wong

SIBU: Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) and Democratic Progressive Party (PDP) are following up on their ‘engagement’ in preparation to get ‘married’ soon. In pointing this out, PSB president Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh said the party had signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation with PDP on July 13 last

Latest cycling track opens to public

SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) has launched a new three-kilometre cycling track at Permai Lake Garden yesterday (Feb 3). The event was officiated by SMC chairman Cr. Clarence Ting Ing Horth and witnessed by 70 Swan Cycling Club members. “The cycling club’s involvement today is crucial for us to