Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Author: Danny Wong

E-invoice: Call for higher exemption for MSMEs

SIBU: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) is seeking a higher threshold on e-invoice exemption for micro, small and medium enterprise (MSMEs). Its Dudong branch chairman Wong Ching Yong called on the federal government to extend this eligibility to those earning less than RM1 million annually from the current RM150,000. “However,

Indonesian jailed, whipped for causing compatriot’s death

SIBU: The High Court here today sentenced an Indonesian man to 30 years’ jail and 12 strokes of whipping for causing the death of his compatriot. Justice Wong Siong Tung convicted Muh Sakkar Arakee, 36, of killing Hapil Jamal at a shipyard workers’ living quarters in Shipbuilding Industrial Zone, Tanjung

High Court throws out Indonesian’s appeal

SIBU: The High Court here today (July 17) rejected an appeal by an Indonesian national for a reduction of his 30-year jail sentence and 12 strokes of whipping for armed robbery. Sunan Sikk, 30 was earlier sentenced to 30 years imprisonment and 12 strokes of whipping by the Sessions Court.

Appeal dismissed, man to serve jail for assault

SIBU: The High Court here today dismissed an appeal filed by a 57-year-old man and upheld the sentence imposed on him by the lower court to serve eight years’ imprisonment for seriously assaulting another man. The appellant, Bolhassan Mahsen on Dec 14 last year at the Sarikei Sessions Court ,

Nurture dreams, shape futures of students, teachers urged

SIBU: Teachers are encouraged to inspire their students to dream big and nurture their talents. During a Teachers’ Day dinner celebration held at a prominent hotel in Sibu, Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee emphasised the importance of dedication in teaching. He

Motorcyclist fined RM5k for doing a ‘wheelie’

SIBU: A 30-year-old motorcyclist was sentenced to one day’s jail and fined RM5,000 in default, one week’s imprisonment by the Magisrates’ Court here today (July 11), for riding recklessly while endangering himself and road users. Magistrate Romario Jonoi who convicted Amiruddin from Taman Soon Hup, Jalan Permai, on his own

Grolite to hold blood drive, first GoBald initiative

SIBU: Grolite Group will hold its fourth blood donation drive cum first Gobald 2024 on Aug 18 (Sunday) at its premises (near Star Mega Mall) here, from 9am to 2pm. Director of Grolite Group, Sandra Song, said the blood donation drive is undertaken as part of the company’s commitment to

Sarawak Sukma team win international volleyball invitational women’s category

SIBU: The Sarawak Malaysia Games (Sukma) team proved their prowess by winning the Sarawak International Volleyball Invitational Tournament 2024 in the women’s category, while Bangkok (Thailand) won the men’s category. Sarakham of Thailand and Hero 99 (Malaysia) were placed second and third, respectively, in the women’s category. Sarawak Sukma A,

Sibu Life Care Society receives hospital bed from deputy minister

SIBU: Sibu Life Care Society (SLCS) has received a donation in the form of a hospital bed from Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee. The donation is part of efforts to strengthen support for individuals who need health assistance in Sibu.SLCS, a

Huge turnout at e-invoicing talk

SIBU: Over 400 participants, including entrepreneurs, small vendors, hawkers, and members of the public, packed the Sibu Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI) office yesterday for a briefing on e-invoicing. Organised by the Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) Brooke Drive, the event highlighted the growing interest in digital