Monday, 23 March 2026

Author: Danny Wong

Town is venue of party’s CNY dinner

SIBU: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) will hold a Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration dinner at Kingwood hotel here on Feb 17 at 7 pm. According to Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee, traditionally such an event was held every year at

Lions aid fire victims in Sibu

SIBU: Lions International District 308-A2 Region 2 and 3 provided swift relief for fire victims who lost their homes in a recent fire at Kampung Bahagia Jaya Tengah, Teku here. The assistances, which were delivered yesterday at Teku Community Hall includes hardware supplies, food and daily necessities for the fire

New Jerwit Neighbourhood Committee established in Sibu

SIBU: The Jerwit Neighbourhood Committee (KRT Jerwit) has been recently established, with Iing Shii Ngie, a professional architect, appointed as its chairman. The letter of approval for its estabishment was issued by Sibu Division National Unity officer Siti Nurfatimah Hussen during the first board of directors’ meeting on Wednesday (Jan

Lions Clubs donate 42 clocks to Sibu General Hospital

SIBU: Three Lions Clubs here—Lions Club of Sibu Berjaya, Lions Club of Sibu Dudong, and Lions Club of Sibu Rejang—collaborated to donate 42 new clocks to the Sibu General Hospital recently. Organising chairman Penghulu Steven Tiew handed over the clocks to hospital director Dr Nanthankumar, witnessed by Lions International director

Local figures reappointed as Temenggong

SIBU: Three prominent local figures have been reappointed as Temenggong for the Chinese, Malay, and Iban communities for another two-year term. The appointees are Dato Vincent Lau Lee Ming, 76, Datuk Wan Hamid Edruce Tuanku Mohd, 77, and Stanley Geramong Bandar, 65. The appointment letters were officially handed over by

68 shipyards make Sarawak heartland of industry

SIBU: The increasing demand for oil and gas, coupled with logistic requirements, has propelled Sarawak’s maritime industry to new heights, driving economic growth and prosperity. In stating this Sarawak Association of Maritime Industries (SAMIN) president, Dr. Renco Yong said export of vessels of international standard to various countries across the

SJKC Kiang Hin con’t to uphold education principle

SIBU: The management of Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina SJK (C) Kiang Hin here has been praised for upholding the principle of education regardless of race. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Michael Tiang said the school consists of students from various races and backgrounds despite it

Charity bodies receives monetary donations, ‘ang pows’

SIBU: Sibu Division Chinese Community Leaders Association (SDCCLA) visited three charity bodies and contributed monetary donation and ‘ang pows’ today (Jan 27). Some of the recipients were also treated to a luncheon in conjunction with the upcoming Chinese New Year festive season. The group of visitors led by SDCCLA chairman

Methodist Pilley Institute launches Certificate of Plantation Management programme

SIBU: The Methodist Pilley Institute (MPI) has partnered with the Incorporated Society of Planters (ISP) to initiate the Certificate of Plantation Management (CPM) programme in Sibu, Bintulu and Kuching. PI chief executive officer Hii King Kai said the programme was made possible through the Sarawak government’s Business Recovery Scheme in

Blind receive CNY surprise from MagnumCares

SIBU: The MagnumCares team visited the Sibu Blind Centre today (Jan 26), providing gifts and angpows to 40 visually impaired individuals in celebration of the upcoming Chinese New Year. Leading the initiative was Magnum Sibu’s representative, Philip Tiong, joined by Ling Han Chen, the business development officer of Sibu Magnum,