Family : 24 Acres

24 acres is a special name of a village in Sibu.

It was started by my grand uncle, Tiong Kung Eng who was given the land title when he applied through Rev James Hoover for a piece of land from the Rajah in 1920's. Later he sold the land to 6 farmers who started to develop the land , establish a primary school (Boi Ing) and a church. 30 years later Ling Chu Ming donated more funds to the church and help improve the conditions of the area.

My grand uncle, having lost his wife and son in 24 acres decided to pack his bags and move in with my grandfather to work as supervisor of his rice farm and pepper garden in Bintangor. He soon died (people said of a broken heart).

Today if you mention 24 acres, you would be referring to a village with several families, including my friend, Wong Meng Lei's family and many others. It was interesting how one land title, belong to one land owner would eventually be sub divided into to many pieces of land over the years. Hope my grand uncle is smiling from heaven. (Photo by wong Meng Lei)

Today there are still many people with the surname Sii from 24 acres. My Grand Aunt was a Sii.