Thursday, 8 January 2026

Author: Danny Wong

Court acquits woman of drug charges

SIBU: A woman heaved a sigh of relief when she was acquitted and discharged of two charges involving dangerous drugs by the High Court here yesterday. Justice Datuk Christopher Chin Soo Yin made the ruling at the end of the prosecution’s case without calling Sia Sin Ling, 35, to enter

Mini centre opens on April 30

SIBU: Persatuan Masyarakat Sungai Teku Aup Pasai, Sibu has set up its mini sport and recreation centre at No.7J, Lorong Bougenvilla Timur 2D, Mile 8 1/2 Ulu Oya for the usage of its members and the public. According to its chairman Hii Liong Teck, the centre encompasses a variety of

Kemas Sibu Recreation and Welfare Club bring joy to orphans

SIBU: A total of 60 orphans from the Juma’ani Tuanku Haji Bujang Welfare Complex (KKJTHB) in Kemuyang here were feted by Kemas Sibu Recreation and Welfare Club. Kemas Sibu Recreation and Welfare Club chairperson Nor Hadiah Hat said the community service programme themed ‘Santunan Kasih Ramadan 2023’ was an initiative

Spicy porridge cooking event held

SIBU: Kemuyang Phase I Neighbourhood Area (KRT Kemuyang Phase I) has successfully organised the ‘ Rukun Tetangga Sejahtera dan Gerak Rahmah’ programme: Jom Berambeh Sungkei dan Masak Bubur Pedas here, yesterday. The programme involved participation of 30 local residents. After cooking spicy porridge, the programme continued with the breaking of

Lanang MP chips in for MRCS flag sales

SIBU: Deputy Speaker of Dewan Rakyat and Lanang MP Alice Lau Kiong Yieng yesterday paid inaugural visit to the headquarters of Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Sibu Branch in Jalan Awang Ramli Amit and chipped in for its annual flag sales. Upon arrival, she was warmly welcomed by the chairman

The Stage 3.0 targets over 10k spectators

SIBU: The Stage 3.0 which will take place from tomorrow to April 9 at Rejang Esplanafe here is targeting more than 10,000 spectators to come and watch the performances throughout the three nights of the programme. The chairman of The Stage 3.0 organizers Alex Kong said The Stage 1.0 managed

Alleged drug trafficker pleads not guilty

SIBU: A 41-year-old man pleaded not guilty to a charge of drug trafficking before the High Court here yesterday (Apr 5). The accused, Jeffry Lepa pleaded not guilty to trafficking in dangerous drug, to wit, 72.52 grams of methamphetamine at a parking area in Lorong Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adruce at

Brooke Drive KRT carries out bubur lambuk cooking session

SIBU: In line with the Ministry of National Unity’s third Program Gerak Rahmah carried out simultaneously nationwide, the Brooke Drive Neighbourhood Committee (KRT Persiaran Brooke) implemented the Program Gerak Rahmah Jom Masak Bubur Lambuk at Tempat Transit Gelandangan (TTG) here recently.According to KRT Persiaran Brooke chairperson Melinda Wong Kwong Hung,

MRCS sets RM30,000 flag sale target

SIBU: Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Sibu Branch is targeting to raise a sum of RM30,000 through its annual flag sales this year. In stating this its chairman Penghulu Chua Hiong Kee said the sale of the Red Crescent flag is an important fundraising effort, aimed at supporting the organisation’s

Man claims trial to drug trafficking

SIBU: A 83-year-old man claimed trial in the High Court here yesterday to a charge of trafficking in dangerous drug of cannabis. When the nature of charge was read and explained to Tiong Soon Hieng, he understood and the consequences of entering his plea of not guilty. According to the