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
SIBU: Dongzhi or Winter Solstice Festival, a traditional Chinese community celebration was observed by the Federation of the Seven Clan Associations (FSCA) here on Sunday. The dinner reception hosted by its youth wing was graced by Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Datuk Michael Tiang. Speaking at
SIBU: Sibu Autistic Association (SAA) was awarded the national Best OKU (Persons with Disabilities) NGO Award 2023 by the federal government recently. Its president David Ngu said this is the greatest achievement and highest recognition from the government ever won in SAA’s history. “Congratulations and well done to all,” he
SIBU: New statistics suggest the critical need for collaborative efforts in tackling Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek, referencing the World Health Organisation (WHO), noted that ASD affects about one in 160 children. Chieng, speaking at the Sibu Autistic Association (SAA) & Taska Autisme Sibu
SIBU: The Sarawak government’s decision to adopt English as the medium of instruction for science subjects in secondary schools has been widely applauded. Board Management at SMK Tiong Hin chairman Philip Lau King Kah praised the decision as a reflection of a forward-thinking strategy aimed at boosting students’ academic performance
SIBU: A total of 300 pupils of SK Perbandaran No.4 here attended the Anti-Rabies Awareness Talk organised by the Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) yesterday. The talk was conducted by the Head of Sibu Divisional Department Veterinary Service, Dr Siong Jing Jing. Speaking when officiating at the event, Councillor Kiing Teck