Thursday, 18 December 2025

Author: Danny Wong

Urgent need to review criteria following former media practitioner’s case 

SIBU: News on former media practitioner, Edwin Jemat Nangkai, not receiving any welfare assistance from the state government underscores the need for the Social Welfare Department (JKM) to urgently review and revise the criteria for successful social welfare applications.  Former assemblywoman Irene Chang pointed out this review and revision exercise

Lions Club of Sarikei comes to aid of needy family

SIBU: In the quest of caring for the unfortunate, Lions Club of Sarikei (LCS) came to the aid of a needy family in Sarikei recently. Donation was made in the form of daily necessities, clothing and cash to the family. The wife is suffering from a debilitating neurological condition that

Lions members come to aid of poor families

SIBU: Twenty Lions Clubs pooled their resources to make a joint contribution of basic necessities to three impoverished families in Bintangor recently. The clubs are from Lions District 308-A2 Region 2 & 3 namely Lions Club of Bintangor, Sarikei, Sibu Mandarin, Sibu Seduan, Sibu Central, Sibu Pahlawan, Sibu Berjaya, Sibu

Mid-autumn event in Sibu draws over 2,000 people

SIBU: More than 2,000 visitors attended the mid-autumn festival night programme organised by the Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) in collaboration with Farley Supermarket held at the latter’s main stage in Jalan Salim here on Saturday (Sept 23). The programme commenced with talks by SMC staff on Anti-rabies and E-Billing: Application

Collaboration, a positive step towards advancing healthcare

SIBU: The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Sarawak Infectious Disease Council (SIDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is a step in the right direction towards advancing medical knowledge, promoting research excellence in biomedical sciences and fostering economic growth in Sarawak. In making this commendation, former

Assemblyman to update on village developments

SIBU: A meeting will soon be organised by the Nangka Service Centre for the residents of Kampung Datu Lama, Kampung Hilir and Kampung Baru. This announcement was shared by Nangka assemblyman Dr. Annuar Rapaee on his official Facebook page today. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the upcoming

Public-private collaboration crucial for digital skills

KUCHING: Collaborative efforts between public and private entities are crucial for shaping the educational landscape and equipping young minds with essential digital skills. Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Francis Harden Hollis stressed that such collaborations are vital to ensure the younger generations are well-prepared to thrive

Lions Club members converge to attend events

SIBU: Various local Lions Clubs here have joined forces with Lions Club of Bintangor and Lions Club of Sarikei at the Sibu Airport today to warmly welcome the arrival of Lions District 308-A Governor Kapitan Ronny Hiew and his wife Chee Suk Fun.The couple was accompanied by lst Vice District

Love Visit Programme brings hope, support

SIBU: The Sibu Child Welfare Team (SCWT) and Sibu Welfare Department (SWD) recently joined forces to launch the Love Visit Programme, an initiative aimed at demonstrating care and concern for children who have been released from Sekolah Tunas Bakti or Sekolah Henry Gurney, as well as children who are on

50 young leaders attend PBB Youth 1828 workshop

SIBU: Grassroots leaders of the Youth 1828 Wing of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) recently organised a Pre-Convention PBB Workshop in Kuching. It brought together close to 50 young leaders from across the southern region of Sarawak to delve into the fundamental purposes and narratives of their political party. In