Author: Danny Wong

Students and teachers gain insight on chiropractic

SIBU: A total of 112 students and 10 teachers attended a ‘Basic Chiropractic Course’ organised by the Sarawak Naturopathic Medicine Association (SNMA) in collaboration with Wong Nai Siong Secondary School (WNSSS) here today. The course was declared open by Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Michael

Man gets five years’ jail, caning for drug abuse

SIBU: A 41-year-old man was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment by the Sessions Court here today (Nov 29) for repeatedly abusing drugs. Judge Marutin Pagan also ordered Ting Ding King from Jalan Lai Chee, to be given one stroke of the cane as penalty. In addition, the accused were ordered

Kolej Laila Taib students embark on architectural tour in KL

SIBU: Fourteen students accompanied by five lecturers from Kolej Laila Taib’s Department of Architecture and Interior Architecture recently undertook a five-day study tour to Kuala Lumpur.  The educational journey provided the students with an enriching experience, allowing them to explore and witness historical architecture and aesthetic interior design. The study

JCI Malaysia holds senate night

SIBU: Junior Chamber International (JCI) Malaysia held its Senate Night cum Installation of 2024 JCIM Senate Board of Directors & Awards banquet with the theme of “Let Our Light Shine,” at a prominent hotel here on Saturday. Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek was the guest of honour and

Youth camp to focus on survival skills

SIBU: The Sarawak State Library (Pustaka) here, in partnership with the Sungai Merah Fire Station, will host a two-day Knowledge Camp on December 9, with the theme ‘Lifelong Learning for Sustainability & Survival’. The event, aimed at teenagers aged 13 to 16, will take place at both the library and

Foreigner ordered to defend murder charge

SIBU: An Indonesian man was ordered by the High Court here today (Nov 24) to enter his defense against a charge of murdering his countryman, after a prima facie case was established against him. In delivering his ruling, Justice Wong Siong Tung noted that, having heard the evidence presented at

Entrepreneurs invited to join digital business event

SIBU: Small and medium entrepreneurs around in and around here are welcome to register as SME Digitise participants organised by the Sibu Digital Innovation Hub (SDIH). The programme, which aims to empower small and medium entreprise (SME) owners, offers a basic business course that covers various digital aspects. Participants also

Iing Shii Ngie appointed assistant marriage registrar to serve Sibu community

SIBU: Iing Shii Ngie has been appointed as the assistant marriage registrar by the Government Marriage Registration Bureau, as recommended by the Sibu Yin Clan Association (SYCA) Board of Directors. Iing took his oath and received his appointment certificate from the head of Sibu Division National Registration Department, Norazizan Hamzah,

Teachers receive back massagers

SIBU: Members of Lions Clubs from Lions International District 308-A2 Region 2 & 3 recently visited several Chinese primary schools in the outskirts of Sibu and donated back massagers to teachers and staff. The schools included those in Salim, Pulau Kerto, Durin and Jalan Ulu Oya. The past District Governor

Lions Clubs donate mats to school

SIBU: As part of charity programmes, Lions International District 308-A2 Region 2 & 3 Lions Clubs recently pooled together to make donation of 30 mats to Citizen Middle School at Jalan Kong Yit Khim here. Their joint press statement stated that the donated items are for usage of the students