Saturday, 17 May 2025

Author: Danny Wong

Man gets RM4k fine for trespassing

SIBU: A man was fined RM4,000, in default three months’ imprisonment, by the Magistrates’ Court here on Monday (Aug 1) for trespassing. Magistrate Punitha Sivaraji passed down the sentence on Aeddy Suhai, 32, from Batang Rassai after he pleaded guilty to the charge. He was charged with committing trespass by

Adapt to new realities, governor tells Lions

SIBU: Lions Clubs members have been urged to adapt to the needs of new realities and challenges. In making the call, Lions District 308-A2 Governor, Kapitan Connie Loh Ming Hua said Lions Clubs International is adapting to a rapidly changing environment. “If we are really serious about growing Lions Clubs,

New Lions chief finds true calling in service

SIBU: The incoming president of the Lions Club of Sibu Pahlawan (LCSP) believes service to humanity is his opportunity to share his knowledge, experience and love, to those who are less fortunate. Dr David Ling Sien Ngan said he is fortunate, because not only is he able to serve, but

Call for more talks on mental awareness

SIBU: Non-governmental organisations (NGOs), government and private sectors are urged to join efforts in holding more mental health awareness talks or courses in different community so as to heighten the public awareness of the issue. In making the call, Cr Ling Hua Wee said holding more community mental health care

Lions Club members converge in Sibu

SIBU: Lions Club of Sibu Pahlawan (LCSP) has warmly welcomed the early birds of their sisterhood Lions Club of Kota Budaya (LCKB) from District 308B1 upon their arrival at the Sibu airport yesterday. LCSP president Dr David Ling Sien Ngan and the board members were on hand to receive the

Woman fined for operating unlicensed music joint

SIBU: A 32-year-old woman was fined RM3,500, in default three months’ imprisonment by a Magistrate’s Court here today for operating a music cafe without licence from the local authority. Magistrate Mohd Syukri Mohktar imposed the fine on Dora from Kanowit after she pleaded guilty to the charge. According to the

Tiong lauds Sibu’s shipbuilding skills

SIBU: Despite being a small town, Sibu’s innate talents have turned it into the state’s shipbuilding prowess. Dudong assemblyman Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the quality and technology of the vessels built in here are world renowned, even as labour shortages have caused production bottlenecks in various shipyards. “Therefore,

Installation cum fund raising banquet

SIBU: Lions Club of Sibu Pahlawan is all set for its upcoming 24th installation cum fund raising banquet at Kingwood Hotel Regalia Ballroom on July 30 at 6.30pm. According to the Club’s president Dr David Ling Sien Ngan, Lions District 308-A2 Governor Kapitan Connie Loh Ming Hua will be the

One month’s jail and fine for thief

SIBU: A 35-year-old man from Bintangor realised too late the folly of his act to steal a water jet after he was sentenced to one month’s imprisonment and fined RM1,000 in default of one month’s jail by the Magistrate’s Court here today. Fareez pleaded guilty to the charge before Magistrate

Man gets three months imprisonment for damaging SUV

SIBU: A man was fined RM3,000, in default three months’ jail, by the Magistrates’ Court for committing mischief. Magistrate Punitha Sivaraji handed down the sentence after Rahmat Abdullah, 44, pleaded guilty. The accused was charged with damaging the front windscreen of a Perodua Kembara SUV parked by the roadside of