Monday, 11 August 2025

Author: Amyra Varkisa

Housewife loses almost half a million ringgit in online investment scam

SIBU: A housewife in her 60s lost a total of RM447,300 after falling victim to an online investment scam that is believed to be operated through social media and messaging apps. According to Sibu Police Chief, ACP Zulkipli Suhaili, the victim’s ordeal began on January 11, when she befriended a

Fire partially damaged furniture warehouse

SIBU: A late-night fire broke out at a furniture warehouse along Jalan Pelawan on Wednesday, damaging about 23 per cent of the building. Zone 4 Fire and Rescue Department chief Andy Alie said they received a call at 10.25 pm and dispatched firefighters from the Sungai Merah and Sibu Sentral

64 foreigners arrested for violating immigration laws

KUCHING: Sixty-four individuals were detained by the Sarawak Immigration Department during a two-day operation on May 20 and 21. The operation, under Ops Sapu and Ops Belanja, involved 30 enforcement officers and covered eight locations around the city. “Of those arrested, 55 were men and nine were women, all suspected

Sibu Hospital urges community to donate blood this weekend

SIBU: Got an hour to spare this weekend? It could save a life. The Sibu Hospital Blood Bank is calling on generous hearts across the community to roll up their sleeves and donate blood at two upcoming campaigns aimed at replenishing blood supplies. In a statement via its Facebook page,

Community leaders must serve with integrity

SIBU: Community leaders must continue to serve as a vital bridge between the government and the people, said Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture said community leaders must effectively convey policies and foster social harmony. “Starting today, you bear the responsibility of assisting in

Survey reveals moderate MA63 awareness, low IGC understanding

SIBU: Public awareness of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) is at a moderate level, while knowledge of the 1962 Inter-Governmental Committee (IGC) report remains low and limited, said Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee. The Education, Innovation and Talent Development Deputy Minister said this conclusion was drawn from an online survey on

Flood mitigation projects actively progressing in Sibu

SIBU: Flood mitigation efforts here are actively underway, with additional projects currently in the planning phase, says Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He said the Sarawak Government is carrying out a study to determine how best to maintain river depth as part of comprehensive strategies to reduce flooding

Leaders must stay grounded, respect people’s mandate

SIBU: Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) President, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, has reminded political leaders not to lose sight of the fact that their positions are granted by the people and can be taken away just as easily. The Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister said leaders must remain humble and

Fadillah to raise Nanga Sekuau land ownership issue with Putrajaya

SIBU: Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, has given his assurance that he will hold discussions with the federal government regarding land ownership issues concerning the community in the Nanga Sekuau Resettlement Scheme area. He said the land was partially funded by the federal government when the resettlement area

RM560,000 allocated for longhouse repairs in Sekuau Resettlement Scheme

SIBU: A total of RM560,000 under the Minor Rural Project (MRP) fund has been allocated for the repair and upgrading of longhouses in the Sekuau Resettlement Scheme area in Selangau. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the funds would be used to restore and upgrade the longhouses, including