Saturday, 12 April 2025

Author: Danny Wong

Sibu welcomes Lions leaders for Asean summit

SIBU: Lions leaders from various countries have arrived to attend the prestigious 2025 Asean Lions Leaders Summit (ALLS) which will run from Feb 20 to 22, at a prominent hotel here. Among the countries are China, Thailand, Hong Kong, Singapore, the Philipines, Taiwan, Sri Lanka and Brunei.Notable leaders include International

Sibu rep aids families hit by landslide

SIBU: Sibu MP Oscar Ling Chai Yew has provided aid to 10 families affected by the recent landslide at Jalan Rantau Panjang, helping to ease their financial burden after being temporarily displaced from their homes. During his visit to the landslide site on Tuesday (Feb 18), Ling inspected the road

SFA honours 552 elders in CNY gathering

SIBU: A total of 552 elderly aged 75 and above were venerated with presents at a lunar year gathering hosted by the Sibu Foochow Association (SFA) at a prominent hotel here recently. Out of the number, 29 were between the ages of 90 and 101. The event was graced by

Proton e.MAS 7 leads Malaysia’s EV market with over 4,000 bookings

SIBU: The Proton e.MAS 7 has secured over 4,000 bookings and has officially become Malaysia’s number one electric vehicle (EV) in sales for January 2025, with 421 units already on the road. Disclosing this, Proton New Energy Technology Sdn Bhd (Pro-net) head of user operation, Lampard Peng Yile said the

132 senior citizens revered at CNY event

SIBU: A total of 132 senior citizens were revered and presented with gifts at the Grand Height Community Association (GHCA)’s lunar new year dinner reception held at Sibu Foochow association’s hall on Jalan Salim here on Saturday. The event was graced by Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Datuk Seri

Pickleball clubs celebrate sportsmanship and camaraderie

SIBU: Two of Sibu’s most prominent clubs, the Northern Seahorse Pickleball Club (NSPC) and the Lanang Pickleball Club (LPC), recently faced off in a friendly and exciting pickleball match at the MyCentre sports complex on Jalan Harmoni. The event’s primary goal was to encourage sportsmanship and foster a sense of

A role model for racial unity and harmony

SIBU: Federal Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Chang Lih Kang has acknowledged that Sarawak has set a role model for Peninsular Malaysia to emulate for racial unity and harmony. He said Sarawak is doing very well in term of unity among all the races. ” So, I urge my

Over 1,500 well-wishers attend open house

SIBU: More than 1,500 people from all walks of life thronged the Lunar Chinese New Year (CNY) Open House hosted by local Member of Parliament, Oscar Ling Chai Yew ‘s service centre held at Rejang Park Commercial Centre here today (Feb 8). Also present were Ling, Senator Wong Siew Lead

148 flood victims receive food baskets

SIBU: A total of 148 flood victims from Kampung Sentosa here received food basket assistance from the State Welfare Department yesterday (Feb 7). The handing over ceremony held at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Sentosa was officiated by Bukit Assek assembyman, Joseph Chieng Jin Ek.  Also present were State Welfare director, Semawi

Public welcomed to CNY open house tomorrow

SIBU: Local Member of Parliament, Oscar Ling Chai Yew’s Service Centre will hold the Chinese New Year Open House 2025 this Saturday (Feb 8) at the square in front of the Sibu DAP headquarters in the Rejang Park Commercial Centre. Organising chairperson, Irene Wong, who is also Ling’s special assistant,