Monday, 12 January 2026

Author: Danny Wong

Special travel package honours nurses’ sacrifices

SIBU: In an effort to appreciate the services and sacrifices of nurses, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) announced a special travel package initiative for nurses from the Ministry of Health (MOH) who are working in Sibu and Bintulu. Its Minister, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, revealed that

New economic resources can double state’s income

SIBU: The Sarawak Government has succeeded in attracting investments by exploring new fields to increase the state’s revenue. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said research and development of natural resources, including carbon trading, has created new economic resources that have the potential to double income. “By

Yayasan Sarawak Education Expo, a gateway to students’ future

SIBU: The Sarawak Education Expo 2025 organised by Yayasan Sarawak is offering students latest information on educational pathways, sponsorship opportunities and assistance to school leavers as well as to members of the public. Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn, who represented Premier, Datuk

High Court upholds seven-year jail term for drug offender

SIBU: The High Court here on Friday (Aug 15) dismissed an appeal filed by a 41-year-old man, and upheld the conviction and seven-year prison sentence and three strokes of the cane imposed by a lower court for drug abuse. Mohamad Fadzlan Shaini was indicted on Nov 14 last year in

Man jailed one year for causing hurt to his wife

SIBU: The Magistrates’ Court here has sentenced a 31-year-old man to a total of 12 months’ imprisonment for committing two criminal offences against his wife. Magistrate Romario Jonoi convicted Tino Alphonsus from Bawang Assan after he pleaded guilty to the charges. For each charge, Tino was sentenced to six months’

Indonesian man fined RM4,000 for criminal trespass

SIBU: A 36-year-old Indonesian man was sentenced to a fine of RM4,000, in default, four months’ imprisonment by the Magistrates’ Court here for committing criminal trespass. Magistrate Romario Jonoi convicted the accused named only as Titen after he pleaded guilty to the charge read and explained to him through an

SMK Sedaya’s taekwondo team wins eight medals at national championship

SIBU: The Sedaya Fighter Club (SFC) from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Sedaya, Kanowit, created a sensation by showcasing an outstanding performance at the 8th Gewinn Malaysia Open World Taekwondo Championship held at KSL Esplanade, Klang, Selangor, recently. A press release from SFC today pointed out that the club’s remarkable achievement,

Man behind bars for housebreaking

SIBU: The Magistrates’ Court here today sentenced a 32-year-old man to eight months’ imprisonment for committing housebreaking. Magistrate Romario Jonoi meted out the sentence after Mohammad Saiful Abdul Rahman from Sibu Jaya pleaded guilty to the charge read and explained to him through an interpreter. The charge stated that he

Mobile counter opens for Kedai MyKasih registration

SIBU: The service team of Sibu MP Oscar Ling Chai Yew recently set up a mobile service counter at Kim Guong Drug Store, Central Road, here to assist several local merchants in registering as Kedai MyKasih partner merchants. Ling said that although the number of merchants registered that day fell

Man fined RM2,000 for punching individual

SIBU: An elderly man was yesterday (Aug 12) sentenced by the Magistrates’ Court here to a fine of RM2,000, in default two months’ imprisonment, for punching an individual. Magistrate Romario Jonoi convicted Ting Tet Chung, 63, from Jalan Meludam, after he pleaded guilty to the charge. The charge stated that