SIBU: A 41-year-old man was fined RM4,000, in default four months’ jail, by the Magistrates’ Court here on Thursday (April 23) for possessing an assortment of fireworks and firecrackers illegally. Law Lee Sing, 41, pleaded guilty to the charge which was read and explained to him through an interpreter. He
SIBU: In the current digital world flooded with information without borders, the ability to read critically is seen as increasingly important to ensure that society is able to filter, understand and utilise information more effectively. Sayed Azmee Wan Junaidi, a political secretary to the Premier, stressed that today’s reading culture
BY DEZIREEN GALOH KUCHING: A 32-year-old man has been left bedridden with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) following a motorcycle accident in February, resulting in the loss of income for his family. Philip Enang had previously worked for an air-conditioning servicing company on a daily wage, making him the sole
SIBU: A man faced a shocking moment when he discovered that his name had been used to register a SIM card without his knowledge or consent. The matter was revealed when the victim was conducting a routine check through his telecommunications account application, before finding a number that he had
SIBU: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Youth commends the recent successful crackdown by the Royal Malaysia Police on a drug trafficking syndicate, which resulted in the seizure of narcotics estimated at RM16.2 million, involving over 100 kilogrammes of illicit substances in the state. In giving the accolade, its Youth Chief,
SIBU: The Junior Chamber International (JCI) Mandarin Sibu recently organised a visit to Printaland here as part of its member development and exposure programme. Printaland, a brand under Faith 3D Tech Sdn Bhd, welcomed members for an on-site learning session to better understand the operations of a local industry player.
SIBU: Sarawak-based Nam Cheong Ltd Group (Nam Cheong), one of Southeast Asia’s leading offshore support vessel (OSV) providers, has recently entered into sales agreements with a vessel operator in Indonesia and a government-linked vessel operator in Egypt to sell two OSVs for USD36.7 million (approx. RM175 million). The transactions comprised
SIBU: Lions International District 308-A2 is set to host the three-day Asia Pacific Lions Leaders Summit (APLLS) 2026 here from July 17. It is expected to draw more than 700 International Lions. Organising chairperson, Datuk Betty Wong said the prestigious event has received an overwhelming response, attracting registrations from Lions
SIBU: The second Rajang River Music Festival (RRMF) will be held on May 1-2 at Robert’s Wooden House here, continuing its vision of transforming the Rajang River into a living cultural space where music, art and community come together. Organised by the Sibu Film Art Association (MICROWAVE) in collaboration with
SIBU: The Sarawak National Consumer Action Council (MTPN) has come forward to provide support and advisory services to a complainant, who is the owner of an online education platform, following a dispute with her company’s former strategic partner. The case came to attention after the complainant contacted MTPN president Lucas
