SIBU: The local authorities here have been urged to set a more suitable work schedule for maintenance contractors to carry out grass-cutting work at the Kutien Memorial Park, Bukit Lima here, so as not to disturb the public who are out and about in the park. A park visitor, Fred
SIBU: The Magistrates’ Court here today sentenced a 23-year-old man to a fine of RM5,000, in default, six months’ imprisonment for committing criminal intimidation. When the charge was read and explained to Mohammad Iezuaniezam Abdullah of Petra Jaya, Kuching, through an interpreter, he pleaded guilty to the charge against him.
SIBU: A 31-year-old man, Wellington Tukau from Nanga Ngemah, Kanowit, was today sentenced to eight months’ imprisonment by the Magistrates’ Court here for housebreaking and theft. Magistrate Romario Jonoi handed down the sentence after Tukau pleaded guilty to the charge, which was explained to him through an interpreter. He understood
SIBU: The Malaysian Institute of Management (MIM) has officially accepted Prof Is (Incorporated Surveyor) Dr Tunza Mohd Riduan as a Fellow of the institute, allowing him to use the post-nominal abbreviation FMIM, which denotes the highest membership grade of the professional body. Prof Tunza said the recognition is not only
SIBU: The mass breaking-of-fast event, known as ‘Lan Berambeh Sungkei’, held at Dataran Tun Bujang Phase 1 here recently, has received high praise from leaders of non-governmental organisations. Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Sibu District Chapter chairman, Penghulu Chua Hiong Kee, said he felt deeply honoured and grateful to be
SIBU: The public is urged not to take kidney health lightly as many patients only realise the problem when the condition is already at a serious stage. Sibu Kidney Foundation (SKF) chairman, Datuk Vincent Lau Lee Ming said early detection through health screening is the most effective step in combating
SIBU: Youths who received motorcycle licences through the MyLesen B2 Programme are urged not to misuse the facility by engaging in illegal racing activities or riding dangerously on the road. Bukit Assek assemblyman, Joseph Chieng Jin Ek, stressed that driving licences obtained through the programme should be used responsibly, not
SIBU: A team from the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan Branch recently conducted a ground inspection to review the progress of the newly commenced concrete culvert crossover upgrading works behind Sang Ik Methodist Trinity Church in Tanjung Kunyit of West Bank here. The team was led by the
SIBU: The bubur lambuk distribution programme organised by Sarawak United National Youth Organisation (SABERKAS) Bukit Assek Branch held in front of SK Sentosa here is not just an activity in conjunction with Ramadan but also a symbol of unity among the various races in Sarawak. Bukit Assek assemblyman, Joseph Chieng
SIBU: In conjunction with the celebration of World #QuranHour 2026, Pustaka Negeri Sarawak (PNS) Sibu will organise the Quran Calligraphy Art Competition at Sarikei Public Library next Tuesday, Mar 10, from 9 am to 12 noon. The event is organised in conjunction with World #QuranHour which is celebrated on 21