SIBU: A total of 24 students have been awarded financial aid to support their higher education pursuits through the Bukit Assek Student Financial Aid scheme so far this year. Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek, said that this scheme, organised by his service centre, distributes the aid in batches.
SIBU: The state of youth mental health is drawing global concern. Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek said that recent data from the United Nations Children’s Fund revealed data from the United Nations Children’s Fund showed that nearly 13 per cent of young people aged 10 to 19 have
SIBU: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Monday (Oct 9) between University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) and Sarawak Forestry Department (SFD) here. The MoU was sealed during the launch of the Le Tour De Restoration (LTDR) 2.0 Programme: Greening Sarawak Campaign at Sibu Region level in conjunction with
SIBU: For 120 years, Sibu Methodist Schools (SMS) have been beacons of education, illuminating the path of knowledge and virtue for countless young minds. Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek said both SMK Methodist and SJK Methodist have stood the test of time, consistently upholding the motto of “Seek,
SIBU: A student cannot be judged on whether he/she is good enough based solely on a report card. Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, said that the responsibility of modern educators is to inspire children to explore their potential and talents. “Whether it’s through teacher
SIBU: An Ontological Life Coach is undertaking to deal with depression issues by holding ‘Being with Depression’, a public welfare talk, across the country. Kelantan born Jason Zeck Lee, 50, said he is currently embarking on a series of talks on his own initiative, for free. “Why I am doing
SIBU: A devastating fire ravaged Rh. Sebom Bantan, Nanga Masak, Ulu Katibas, Song last Wednesday evening, has prompted immediate relief efforts from local Lions Clubs. The fire completely engulfed the 32-door longhouse, displacing 245 residents and resulting in significant losses. Tragically, a disabled elderly woman in her 90s died from
SIBU: The Sarawak Youth Member of Parliament has expressed strong support for the revival of the National Service Training Programme (PKLN). Adzim Rahman said that the PKLN programme has been an integral part of our great nation’s history and has played a significant role in shaping generations. “It has provided
SIBU: It is important that everyone understands what depression is, how to recognise and overcome it. Pointing this out, Deputy Minister for Housing, Public Health and Local Government, Michael Tiang Ming Tee said because depression does not discriminate, it can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background. “Depression is
SIBU: Eighteen Lions Clubs under District 308-A2 Region 2 & Region 3 have gone rural to jointly organise longhouse fire drill and donation of three units of fire extinguishers to Rumah Zachius Nyalu in Song recently. The Lions Clubs involved were Kapit, Song, Sibu Host, Sibu Mandarin, Sibu Pahlawan, Sibu
