Saturday, 27 December 2025

Author: Danny Wong

Anti-drug squad helps a member in need

SIBU: The Sibu Anti-Drug Squad (SADS) and HQ Optical launched a humanitarian aid mission through a caring initiative to comfort a squad member affected by a recent fire incident in Kampung Jeriah Abang Ramli at Jalan Oya here. This mission reflects SADS’ concern and responsibility in ensuring the welfare of

45 teachers gain insights into athletic coaching

SIBU: A total of 45 primary and secondary school teachers successfully completed the World Athletics Coaches Education Certification System Level 1 -Hybrid course which concluded at the Sibu Indoor Stadium on Friday. The course, which began from October 13 to 17, was jointly organised by Sibu Division Amateur Athletic Association

Narcotics police go all out to curb drug threats

SIBU: A total of 89 individuals have been arrested within 11 days through the Narcotics Screening Operation carried out by the Sibu District Police Headquarters (IPD) from October 6 to 16, said Sibu District Police Chief, ACP Zulkipli Suhaili. The operation carried out by the Sibu IPD Narcotics Criminal Investigation

Spend more quality time with your children

SIBU: Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee has called on parents to spend more quality time with their children in today’s increasingly challenging digital world. He said that technological developments and the hustle and bustle of work had caused the relationship between

Lucas Lau is MTPN Sarawak president

SIBU: The National Consumer Action Council (MTPN) has announced the appointment of Lucas Lau Sieu Sing as the president of MTPN Sarawak Region, effective Oct 10. The appointment was made after considering his excellent leadership in leading the MTPN Sibu Branch, particularly in strengthening public awareness regarding consumer rights in

Man faces jail sentence for insult, possessing obscene videos

SIBU: A 29-year-old man was sentenced to 14 days’ imprisonment and fined RM4,000, in default, six months’ jail by the Magistrates’ Court here today for insulting the modesty of a woman. Magistrate Oon Kork Chern handed down the sentence after Tohmas Renga Rabing, 29, from Mukah, pleaded guilty to the

SUPP Youth called for urgent reform of education system

SIBU: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Youth Chief, Councillor Kevin Lau Kor Jie, has called on the Ministry of Education (MOE) to seriously carry out an urgent reform of the national education system as cases of bullying to gang rape and a recent stabbing that happened in a school in

Two men fined for fighting in a public place

SIBU: Two men were each fined RM1,000, in default, 14 days’ imprisonment, by the Magistrate Court here for committing affray by fighting in a public place. Kong Pan Ho, 48, of Jalan Wong King Huo, and Mohd Reduan Abdul Rahman, 34, of Jalan Tong Sang, pleaded guilty to the charge

21 judo athletes receive sponsorship to represent Sarawak

SIBU: The Sarawak Judo Association (PJS) will be sending 21 athletes to participate in the 2025 Johor Judo Open, to be held in Kluang, Johor, from October 16 to 19. The association’s adviser, Datuk Teo Boon Siew, was invited to present the flag to the PJS President, Datuk Seri Lau

Pilot simultaneous plan submission system to speed up housing approvals

SIBU: The Ministry of Public Health, Housing and Local Government will hold discussions with a technical working committee to implement a pilot simultaneous plan submission system for housing projects, aimed at speeding up and simplifying the approval process across Sarawak. Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Datuk