SIBU: A 31-year-old man who sexually assaulted a primary schoolgirl was sentenced to five years’ jail and ordered to be given five strokes of the rotan by the Sessions Court yesterday (April 29). Judge Marutin Pagan handed down the sentence on Gimang Agu, 31, after he pleaded guilty to the
SIBU: A businessman heaved a sign of relief when he was discharged by the Sessions Court yesterday from an offence of employing foreign workers illegally. Lim Kiong Chai, 60, was earlier indicted under Section 55B of the Immigration Act 1959/63, punishable under Section 55B (1) of the same Act, which
SIBU: A 40-year-old ex-soldier was today (April 28) sentenced by the Sessions Court to a total of 54 years’ jail for three charges of having raped his teenage daughter. The court also ordered that he be given 30 strokes of the cane. Judge Marutin Pagan imposed a jail sentence of
KAPIT: A total of 18 items will come under the Maximum Price Scheme for the Festive Season ahead of the Hari Raya celebrationDomestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry branch head here, Englebert Inggath Desmond Japar, said the scheme will be enforced for 11 days from April 26 to May 6.
SIBU: A 49-year-old man was today (Apr 26) charged in the Sessions Court with attempted murder using a shotgun. However, Tie Teck Ka, 49, claimed trial after the charge was read to him before Judge Marutin Pagan. He and another suspect still at large stand accused of shooting one Collin
SIBU: The Sessions Court today (Apr 26) fined a senior citizen RM7,000, in default four months’ imprisonment for illegal possession of arms and live ammunition. Janda Nyaru, 60, admitted to the offence after the charge was read to him before Judge Marutin Pagan. Janda was found in possession of arms
SIBU: A health screening for women was held by the Sibu Businesswomen Association (SBA) which fervently believes that health is wealth. Organising chairperson Dato Betty Wong said the programme was part of activities lined up for this year to instil awareness on the importance of safeguarding the well-being of members.
SIBU: Some 1,500 packs of ‘bubur lambuk’ (porridge) were distributed to the public here in a Rukun Tetangga (RT) programme on Monday (April 25). The programme was organised by the Department of National Unity and Integration (JPNI). The RTs involved were RT Jeriah as the host, RT Taman Soon Hup,
SIBU: Various items, including rice, sugar, flour and carbonated drinks, were donated to a total of 20 underprivileged people in the Kampung Hilir area here in conjunction with the coming Hari Raya Aidilfitri. The presentation ceremony was held at Surau Darul Sa’adah, Jalan Pak Dris, Kampung Hilir, today. The contributions
SIBU: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) wants the federal government to emulate the state in recognising the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC). This was one of the three resolutions adopted at the party’s Bukit Assek branch triennial general meeting cum election of new office-bearers here today. “What is our federal government