SIBU: A 34-year-old police sergeant has been remanded to assist in the investigation into an alleged case of cheating and dishonestly inducing the delivery of property involving almost RM500,000. He is remanded for three days beginning today. Magistrate Oon Kork Chern approved the remand application under Section 420 of the
SIBU: A man who stole four cans of pork meat at a local hypermarket on Dec 27 last year was sentenced to one month in jail by the Magistrate’s Court on Thursday. Jeniri Medang, 27, pleaded guilty to a charge under Section 380 of the Penal Code, which carries a
SIBU: A total of RM50,000 from the Rural Transformation Project (RTP) fund for the Bukit Assek constituency has been allocated to construct a car park for Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (SJK) Hang Kwong. According to Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek, the parking spaces will be built at the front
SIBU: The construction of the new Primary Respiratory Clinic at Jalan Oya Polyclinic here is progressing and is expected to be completed by the end of March this year. According to Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng, the building foundation work has already commenced. “I have allocated a total of RM149,750
SIBU: The recent public shooting incident here has prompted Dudong assemblyman Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing to urge the authorities to take decisive action against unlawful elements in the town. Tiong, who is the Bintulu MP, stressed the need to prevent any recurrence of such incidents for the safety and
As we usher in the New Year, individuals are formulating their resolutions and eagerly anticipating various developments. Within the healthcare sector, one of the most highly anticipated developments of 2024 is the profound impact expected from the Health White Paper (HWP). According to Dr Teh Jo Hun, a Public Health
As we bid farewell to 2023, reflections on resolutions for a healthier lifestyle take centre stage, setting the tone for the upcoming year. In Sarawak’s evolving health landscape, significant changes have unfolded, showcasing both progress and challenges compared to the preceding year. The healthcare system has adapted dynamically to global
SIBU: Renovation works are set to begin soon to convert the Tasik Permai Food Court into the pioneering Sibu Dayak Food Court (SDFC). SMC chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh said SDFC will be the first Dayak food court in Sarawak, while encouraging the Dayak community to actively engage with the
SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) has set its sights on elevating the town’s cleanliness as a top priority for the upcoming year SMC chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh said the council was recently honoured with the National Asian Clean City 2024-2026 award, a recognition that sets the groundwork for
SIBU: Local authorities stand at the forefront, directly engaging with the community, making them the pivotal government machinery, according to Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee. The Deputy Public Health, Housing, and Local Government Minister commended the Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) as one of Sarawak’s best-performing councils and noted its crucial