Thursday, 19 February 2026

Author: Amyra Varkisa

Illicit fags, liquor worth over RM384k seized in raids

SIBU: The 10th General Operation Force seized contraband cigarettes and alcoholic drinks worth RM384,236 in two separate operations on Thursday (Apr 13). Sibu district police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the raids codenamed Ops Taring Alpha were conducted at two places. “In the first raid on a retail store in

Man found dead at sidewalk

SIBU: A man was found dead at the sidewalk of Terminal Penumpang Sibu at Jalan Khoo Peng Loong here yesterday (April 13). Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said they received a report on the incident from members of the public at around 10.44 am the same day. “A police

Sibu cops after vandals who desecrated 28 graves

SIBU: Police are on the trail of grave desecrators who vandalised 28 graves in Pulau Keladi here. Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the Tuai Rumah of Tanjung Latap longhouse lodged a police report on April 7 on the desecration of Iban graves in his area. “A police team

MPKS chairman praying traffic woes will soon be over

KUCHING: The Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) is not without its problems and challenges, one of which is the daily traffic congestion at the Kota Samarahan roundabout, said Datuk Peter Minos. The MPKS chairman said the council was at the receiving end daily, having to put up with the grievances

RM2,100 donated to Destiny for Children

SIBU: Yartist Club and Junior Chamber International (JCI) Seduan managed to collect a total of RM2,100 through its charity fundraising event during theStage 3.0. The money, which came from from the sale of balloon flowers at the event, was donated to Destiny for Children Association (DFC). Destiny for Children is

Today last day to apply for aid

SIBU: Residents  affected by the recent freak storm here are urged to submit their assistance applications to the Welfare Department at Sibu Islamic Complex.  Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Michael Tiang Ming Tee said today (April 14) will be the last day for   victims to apply

NGO looking after stateless children’s wellbeing welcomes help

SIBU: The Destiny for Children (DCF) Association welcomes the community’s help, especially with regard to funding. The charitable non-governmental organisation (NGO), which was set up here in 2012, has provided education, especially to stateless children. Receiving donations amounting to RM2,100 which were proceeds from the sale of balloon flowers at

Woman loses RM526,400 in luxury watch con job

SIBU: A woman’s hopes of owning designer watches were dashed after falling prey to a fraud syndicate and suffering a loss of RM526,400. Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the 60-year-old victim lodged a report on March 14. “The victim has been dealing with the suspect (syndicate member) via

SRB new projects for safer navigation, easier movement

SIBU: Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) eight new approved projects under 12th Malaysia Plan are mainly on safer navigation and convenient movement of people. It also includes the goods as well as construction and completion of riverine infrastructure projects. The new approved project with total ceiling cost of RM45,280,000.of which consists

MAVCOM appointment hopes to close ministries’ gap

SIBU: The appointment of Sarawak Ministry of Transport permanent secretary Datuk Ir Alice Jawan Empaling as the member of Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) is hoped to close the gap between the state ministry and the federal transport ministry.   Minister for Transport Sarawak Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said that