Friday, 19 December 2025

Author: Danny Wong

Benjamin Garik Samuel grabs top spot

SIBU: Benjamin Garik Samuel from Kuching has his lucky star to thank for when he was announced as the first prize winner in the second (Season 2) of four lucky draws for the Jimmy Contest 6 organised by Liansin Group. Hung Ing Song from Sibu and Reneng Alang from Samarahan

Sports Day promotes healthy competition, unity and friendship

SIBU: School sports day is not just a competition but also an opportunity to exercise, foster unity, and showcase talents. Pointing this out, SJKC Kiang Hin board of management chairman Kapitan So Teck Kee said it is not only about competing but also celebrating the spirit of unity and friendship.

35 donate blood during campaign 

SIBU: A blood donation campaign organised by the Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) Sports & Social Club today (Oct 25) saw 35 individuals successfully donating their blood. The event which began at 9 am till 1 pm was held at SMC’s premises. Out of the 42 persons who registered for the

SCCCI hosts dialogue on visa issues for foreign tourists

SIBU: The Sibu Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI) held a  dialogue session with the Sibu Immigration Department at the former’s premises here on Tuesday (Oct 24) . Among others, the dialogue touched on the visa issues faced by foreign tourists when visiting Malaysia. SCCCI, led by its chairman

Lions empower students against bullying

SIBU: Lions Clubs International District 308-A2 for Region 2 and Region 3 recently initiated a series of activities at Citizen Middle School on Jalan Kong Yit Khim. The activities included an awareness seminar on online bullying and the allure of video games, donation of eco-friendly garbage classification bins and signboards,

Deputy minister offers advice to aspiring entrepreneurs

SIBU: Starting a business requires courage and strong determination because it is not a path that ordinary people are willing to tread. In stating this, Deputy Minister for Housing, Public Health and Local Government, Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee said after all, there are only two outcomes – success or

Take mental health, emotional stress seriously

SIBU: Mental health has emerged as one of the more important public health issues in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic around the world. Sibu Hospital’s Department of Psychiatry Head Dr Wong Siong Teck said given that mental health issues and emotional stress are on the rise, it is imperative

Indonesian to know fate on Nov 16 for causing death

SIBU: A 67-year-old Indonesian who pleaded guilty to an alternative charge of committing culpable homicide not amounting to murder at the High Court here Friday (Oct 20) will know his fate on Nov 16. Justice Wong Siong Tung has reserved his ruling and sentencing until then. Marius Giling Sabang was

Journalists told to maintain professional ethics 

SIBU: The journalists here are urged to always maintain their professional ethics, objectivity, and fairness and to provide the public with truthful and reliable information. In making the call, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing pointed out that in an era dominated by uncertainties of

Zendala & Doodle workshop on Oct 22

SIBU: A Zendala & Doodle workshop is set to be held at Pustaka Negeri Sarawak (PNS) Sibu for the public at its Youth Area on Oct 22, from 9 am to 5.30 pm. The workshop to feature a special guest, Aaron Chew is in conjunction with Makersmeet x Borneo Makers