SIBU: The Sibu Parliamentary Constituency Service Centre will be setting up a Sibu Mobile Service Counter on Wednesday (April 16) at Sungai Bidut on the west bank of Sibu to assist the public with applications for the Senior Citizen Health Benefit (SCHB) for the senior citizens. Irene Wong, Special Assistant
SIBU: The recent announcement of plans to build an iconic bridge connecting downtown Sibu to the western bank has been greatly welcomed. Irene Wong, the Special Assistant to Sibu MP Oscar Ling Chai Yew, expressed hope that it would materialise as soon as possible. “I urge the Premier to set
SIBU: A married youth was handed a total of 20 years’ jail and two strokes of the cane for raping his employer’s underage daughter. Prem Anthony, 21, from Bawang Assan, maintained his plea of guilt at the Sessions Court here Tuesday (April 8).Judge Musyiri Peet sentenced Prem to 10 years’
SIBU: A 42-year-old Chinese national was on Monday (Apr 7) charged with reckless driving which claimed the life of Sabah Court Director Marutin Pagan on Mar 30. Xue Song Sun, an engineer, claimed trial at the Magistrate’s Court here. Magistrate Romario Jonoi ordered him further remanded and fixed pre-trial case
SIBU: The Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) plays an important role in helping the government provide the use of automated external defibrillator (AED) to the public. Bukit Assek assemblyman, Joseph Chieng Jin Ek said that at the upcoming state assembly sitting, Deputy Premier, Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, who
SIBU: The Diabetes Malaysia Sibu District Branch (DMSDB) has kicked off its Diabetes Awareness Campaign for 2025, continuing its commitment to raising awareness about diabetes prevention, management, and early detection within the community. This year’s campaign is part of a larger, statewide Initiative spearheaded by the Diabetes Malaysia Sarawak Branch.
SIBU: A 45-year-old man was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment by the Magistrates’ Court here today for a felony charge of firing fireworks towards diners sitting at the front portion of a coffee shop. When the nature of charge was read and explained to Lee Leong Chiu from Jalan Ulu
SIBU: Work has begun on the construction of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Dudong and is progressing slightly ahead of schedule. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Dudong Branch chairman, Wong Ching Yong, who gave the update said efforts have also begun on eventually building Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Dudong. “The Public Works
SIBU: The King Tide phenomenon here is expected to peak on March 31 and April 1, sparking fears that a third wave of floods will hit the town. Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman, Clarence Ting called for vigilance on both these dates, which coincide with the Hari Raya Aidifitri public
SIBU: Many residents of Lorong Bougenvilla Timur 2F at Jalan Oya here have complained about the persistent accumulation of silt in the drainage system, severely affecting its functionality and causing prolonged waterlogging issues. Residents have urged the Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) to arrange regular and prompt cleaning of the drains.