Parents welcome new ‘smart’ school
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY SAMARAHAN: People living in the vicinity of SJK Chung Hua Bako here can now look forward to sending their children to the newly built school. Declared open by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg recently, the school has 18 classrooms, a multi-purpose hall, a canteen, […]
Penguang receives strong support from Chinese community
KUCHING: The Chinese community in Marudi here have expressed their strong support for their assemblyman Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil. Penguang said he is happy and touched because the Chinese community from the grassroots level in Marudi appreciate his efforts and contributions over the past four years. “Because of that, they have also expressed their strong […]
Chinese pioneers of Sarawak
After 1832, Singapore became the capital of the British Straits Settlements and this triggered a mass exodus of Chinese “Sinkeh” from mainland China to seek their fortunes in the Far East. A handful decided to sail across the South China Sea, to help build up the country and make it their home. In the first […]
Road honours Chinese in Serian
SERIAN: A road here was officially named as Jalan Chung Hwa in honour of the local Chinese community here. Serian MP who is also Prime Minister’s Special Envoy to East Asia Datuk Seri Richard Riot, who officiated at the unveiling ceremony, said he believed the name ‘Chung Hwa’ was most appropriate as Serian Division had many […]
Get behind assemblyman, Marudi Chinese told
MARUDI: The Chinese community here has been reminded to stay united and rally behind assemblyman Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil to ensure Marudi transforms into a more vibrant town in future. Federation of Miri Division Chinese Associations president Datuk David Goh said such support was crucial to ensure continuous development for Marudi. He described Dr Penguang […]
