SIBU: A concrete mixer truck driver claimed trial at the Magisrates’ Court here today (April 28) to a felony charge of causing death by reckless driving. When the nature of charge was read and explained to Cliverson Jonathan, 50, of Sungai Durin, through an interpreter, he understood but pleaded not
SIBU: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Amar Fadillah Yusof has pledged to review and support the long-awaited construction of a new Masjid Darul Firdaus following a Subuh prayer visit with congregants at Jalan Apollo here today (27 April). Fadillah, who is also Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, joined the
SIBU: A 53-year-old man was today (April 27) ordered to serve six months’ imprisonment by the Magistrates’ Court here for committing two criminal offences. In the first charge, Kong Chak Chieng, 53, of Jalan Oya was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment for obstructing police corporal Jinny Linggi and police constable
SIBU: Bawang Assan assemblyman Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh paid tribute to the late Puan Sri Dr Yong Sau Kan, the wife of the late Tan Sri Dr Wong Soon Kai, former Deputy Chief Minister, honouring her as a remarkable woman. Dr Yong passed away at the age of 100
SIBU: There are still many pages of history on the struggle, culture and the formation of society in Sarawak that have not been recorded comprehensively, said Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Amar Fadillah Yusof. According to him, efforts to document history thus need to be strengthened and expanded, especially outside the
SIBU: Off-road motoring clubs, especially the four-wheel-drive (4×4) community, have strong potential to serve as tourism ambassadors promoting Sarawak’s natural beauty and rich cultural uniqueness. Tamin Assemblyman, Christopher Gira Sambang said that touring activities organised by 4×4 clubs to the interior indirectly opened the eyes of various parties to the
SIBU: In a caring spirit, Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan Branch donated a hospital bed to an elderly man who is currently bedridden due to a lung-related illness at Jalan Hock Ming, Sungai Bidut, here on Saturday (April 25). The team visit was led by the branch chairman,
SIBU: A complaint involving a claim for a refund of almost RM50,000 by a 58-year-old man has received serious attention from the Sarawak Regional National Consumer Action Council (MTPN) after the complainant came forward to seek assistance from its president, Lucas Lau, recently. The case stemmed from a change in
SIBU: The spirit of ‘Segulai Sejalai’ which symbolises unity in diversity must continue to be strengthened to ensure the stability and future of the state. Bawang Assan Assemblyman, Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh said the spirit reflects the true spirit of Sarawak which always prioritises harmony between races, cultures and
SIBU: This town is seen taking steps to emerge from the shadows as a traditional trading centre when it hosts the Rajang River Music Festival (RRMF) 2026 on May 1 to 2 at Robert’s Wooden House at Jalan Kong Yit Khim here. Entering its second edition, the festival is not
