Friday, 20 February 2026

Author: Amyra Varkisa

Waitress loses RM17,620 in online loan fraud

SIBU: A 19-year-old waitress lost RM17,620 after being duped by an online loan fraud. Sibu Police Chief, ACP Zulkipli Suhaili in a statement today said that the local woman made a police report on July 14. “On July 6, the victim clicked on a link through the Google application regarding

Three killed, one injured in crash into tree

SIBU: Three individuals, including a woman, were killed while another was seriously injured when their car crashed into a tree at Jalan Deshon today morning. Sibu Fire and Rescue Department Zone 4 chief Andy Alie said that a team from Sungai Merah fire station were deployed to the scene after

Hawker loses RM30k in cryptocurrency scam

SIBU: A hawker who was hoping to strike a good deal in cryptocurrency ended up losing RM30,000 of his savings. Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the commercial crime investigation department had on July 14, received a report from the 30-something victim who claimed that he was contacted by

Let teachers choose the best methods, says deputy minister

SIBU: Teachers should have the freedom to choose the teaching methods and approaches they believe will benefit their students. According to Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation, and Talent Development (MEITD), Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee, when teachers have this flexibility, they can fully utilise their own ideas and approaches to improve

Borneo Cultural Festival can evolve into international event

SIBU: The Borneo Cultural Festival (BCF) has huge potential and the ability to be raised into international cultural events in the future, said Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian. According to the Deputy Premier, it can be achieved with collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts and the

Council praised for using technology to enhance services

SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) has been praised by Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian for setting a leading example in utilising technology to improve the town’s services. Dr Sim, who is also the Minister for Public Health, Housing, and Local Government, emphasised the significance of this effort

GPS to discuss PDP-PSB tie-up tomorrow, says SUPP chief

SIBU: Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian is looking forward to the full explanation about the Progressive Democratic Party-Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PDP-PSB) collaboration. He said a Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) meeting which is expected to be held tomorrow night (July 15) in Kuching will discuss the matter. “We

VTP participants drive local development

SIBU: The Village Transformation Program (VTP) participants can become important drivers of development in their areas, according to director of the State Implementation Monitoring Unit (SIMU) Felicia Tan. She said that they can play their role as ambassadors by sharing the knowledge they have gained with residents in longhouses and

Housewife loss more than RM25,000 to job scam

SIBU: Intrigued by the promise of earning substantial commissions, a housewife here suffered losses of RM25,105.59 instead. Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the unfortunate events unfolded on July 5 when the 30-something victim came across a Facebook page and connected with a person named Michele. “Interested in the

Methodist Pilley Institute offers two new diploma courses

SIBU: Methodist Pilley Institute (MPI) has introduced two diploma specialised courses in social work this semester, namely Child and Family Welfare, and Working with Older People. MPI said the two courses will be facilitated by Gill Raja and Dr Ling How Kee respectively. “Both are retired academics of Universiti Malaysia