Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Author: Danny Wong

Register grocery stores as ‘Kedai MyKasih’ merchants

SIBU: The service centre of Sibu Member of Parliament, Oscar Ling Chai Yew, will be setting up a mobile service counter this Saturday (August 9) from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon at Kim Guong Drug Store located at 2-4B, Central Road here. Its purpose is to assist local businesses register

Collective efforts needed to combat maritime piracy, armed robbery

SIBU: A total of 111 incidents of armed robbery against ships in Asia have been reported between January and July this year. Out of these, 94 incidents took place in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore also known as SOMS, making up 85 per cent of total number of incidents

Tiang cracks whip following manhole tragedy

SIBU: Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Datuk Michael Tiang has called for swift action to prevent any repeat of the fate that befell a toddler here recently. He said it was important that the relevant authorities urgently survey and replace missing or damaged manhole covers. He

Toddler’s death sparks safety outcry

The tragic death of a two-year-old child who fell into an uncovered manhole at Pusat Tanahwang, Jalan Dr Wong Soon Kai, should serve as a wake-up call for all relevant authorities. Former Bukit Assek assemblywoman Irene Chang Oi Ling said the incident must prompt immediate and thorough inspection of manholes

Minister calls for regional unity to combat maritime piracy

SIBU: Malaysian waters, particularly the busy Straits, have seen a significant increase in low-level boardings and thefts in early 2025. However, Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said that although no major hijackings have occurred, vessels remain vulnerable to opportunistic intrusions. “I urge authorities and shipping operators to work

Call for united action on public safety

SIBU: The recent tragedy of a two-year-old who died after falling into an uncovered manhole here serves as a strong reminder for parents and caregivers to stay alert, especially in crowded or public places. Stating this, the National Consumer Action Council (MTPN) Sibu chairman, Lucas Lau, said young children often

Chang calls for action on faded road markings in Sibu

SIBU: Several residents and road users here have expressed growing concern over severely faded road markings along Jalan Salim and Jalan Wong King Huo. Former Bukit Assek assemblywoman Irene Chang Oi Ling, after conducting a personal inspection, confirmed the markings are extremely faded and, in some sections, particularly at the

SSMA, SNDB hold engagement to strengthen sago industry

SIBU: The Sarawak Sago Manufacturers’ Association (SSMA) and the Sago and Nipah Development Board (SNDB) recently held an engagement session at a prominent hotel here, bringing together key players in the sago manufacturing sector. The event served as a platform for industry stakeholders and SNDB officials to discuss challenges, exchange

Two men fined RM3,000 each for cable theft

SIBU: Two men were each fined RM3,000, in default three months’ imprisonment, by the Magistrates’ Court here on Tuesday (Aug 5) for committing theft. Mohamad Azaruddin, 35, from Kampung Sepupok, Niah, and Mohammad Suhaiman, 24, of Sungai Lengan, Sibu, pleaded guilty to the joint charge, which was read and explained

Kampung Bungan Besar hall upgrade completed ahead of schedule

SIBU: Upgrading works on the multi-purpose hall in Kampung Bungan Besar, located in the Bawang Assan area, have been completed ahead of schedule. The project, which began in early July, was completed on Monday (Aug 4), earlier than anticipated. A team from the Sibu MP Oscar Ling Chai Yew’s service