SIBU: A student in his 20s embarked on what seemed like a promising part-time job opportunity, only to find himself parting with his hard-earned savings of RM17,343.Sibu OCPD ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the victim was contacted by the suspect who introduced himself as ‘Lam Keke’ on Nov 15.“Intrigued by the
KAPIT: Federal Home Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail announced the construction of the new Kapit District Police Headquarters (IPD), estimated to cost around RM150mil.He said the proposed location for the new IPD is approximately 4km away from the existing IPD, and the Home Affairs Ministry (KDN) has submitted
SIBU: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been urged to assist in rescuing Sibu residents who have fallen victim to international scams and are currently stranded in Myanmar. Sibu MP Oscar Ling said that the victims include a significant number of Ibans, not just Chinese, as previously thought. “More than
SIBU: Sarawak has once again demanded that Putrajaya should give the state its fair share of allocation as it is entitled to it. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said any money from the federal government is also Sarawak’s money. “Sarawak is not the same as it was
SIBU: The Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Sibu Branch has marked 60 years of unwavering humanitarian service to the community, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. Reflecting on the branch’s six-decade journey which he said was similar to Sarawak’s Independence, he stressed the significance of the branch’s
SIBU: Track and field events have been excluded from Sukan Sarawak (Suksar) next year. Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu, cited the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) exams as the primary reason for this decision. “Most of our athletes are currently in Form 5, and
SIBU: Community leaders throughout the state are optimistic about the 2024 State Budget, anticipating broad-ranging benefits for the people across Sarawak. However, they also expressed the need for specific sectors and priorities to receive emphasis and primary attention under the budget. Penghulu Mirza Mohamad said one of the sectors which
SIBU: The Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) needs to forge stronger cooperation with community leaders (KMKK). According to SRDC councillor Kevin Lau, all community leaders and village chiefs are respected because they are leaders who are always engaging with the people. “I also see that many of these leaders are
SIBU: Today’s youth are the successors who will lead Sarawak’s future, according to Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu. He said that current leaders are eager to see successors emerge from among the youth. “Our Premier’s vision is to transform Sarawak into an advanced,
SIBU: A total of 111 farmers have received agricultural assistance through the Program Sayangi Lanang: Bantuan Agro Madani organised by the P211 Lanang Service Centre here on Saturday. Lanang Member of Parliament Alice Lau said that the assistance is aimed at alleviating the burden of farmers in the Lanang Parliamentary