SIBU: Ageing population in society is a sure and inevitable concern. With the medical technological advancement, improved standard of living as well as the decrease in birth rates, the ratio of ageing population naturally increases. Voicing out this, Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker, Alice Lau Kiong Yieng stated that Malaysia is
SIBU: The Sarawak State Library (Pustaka) Sibu here announces a series of school holiday activities at its premise from December 18 to 23. In a statement, there are two categories namely Makers & STEM School Holiday, and Kid School Holiday activities. The Makers & STEM activities, for ages 13-21, will
SIBU: A total of 183 needy families here are set to benefit from the special caring programme of food basket distribution initiated by Sibu MP Oscar Ling Chai Yew’s Service Centre in conjunction with the upcoming Christmas season. Ling shared that his service centre is currently collaborating with all 19
SIBU: Members of the Lau clan here have earned some well-deserved praise for sitting out tough times together. At the Sarawak Pan-Chen Lau Clan Association (SPCLCA) 45th anniversary dinner on Sunday its president Albert Lau recalled how his fellow clansmen had responded to the call of service. He said during
SIBU: About 200 participants attended a Christmas caroling session held at Farley stage in Jalan Salim here on Saturday evening in conjunction with the upcoming Christmas season. The event organised by Wang Min Methodist Church (WMMC) in collaboration with Farley Supermarket was among others, joined by WMMC’s in-charge, Pastor Wong
SIBU: A groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed today (Dec 16) between the Sarawak Association of Maritime Industries (SAMIN) and the Methodist Pilley Institute (MPI), heralding a strategic partnership set to rejuvenate Sarawak’s maritime industry. SAMIN president, Dr. Renco Yong King Hwa, said the partnership’s ambitious agenda for the
SIBU: In terms of population, Sibu has the highest number of Lions chapters and members in the world.Stating this, Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek said the core value of Lions International which is ‘We serve’ means that a lot of people here are ready to be volunteers to
SIBU: Involvement of parents, community and the private sector as committed partners in education are very important to the success of Wave 3 of Malaysian Education Development Plan. Sibu District Education Officer Ahli Chikba said all parties from the Ministry of Education (MoE), the State Education Department (JPN) and the
SIBU: Due to the transition period, all yellow gas cylinders owners be it households or businesses here are in a fix as no dealers and distributors want to accept their cylinders since last month. Lanang Member of Parliament Alice Lau Kiong Yieng said after the announcement in November that MyGaz
SIBU: Fire prevention measures significantly reduce the risk of injuries and fatalities caused by fires ensuring the safety of community members. Pointing out this, Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek said preventing fires helps protect homes, buildings, and valuable assets from damage or destruction, preserving the community’s infrastructure and