Friday, 13 February 2026

Author: Florence Genta

Raising funds for Sibu Hospital

SIBU: Sibu Hospital Board of Visitors is raising funds to help Sibu Hospital buy more medical supplies like face masks, sanitisers, soaps, etc. Sibu Hospital Board of Visitors chairman Stanley Chiew said those who wanted to donate could transfer or bank in their money to Lembaga Pelawat Hospital Sibu  (Maybank

Obey the Movement Control Order

SARIKEI: Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii has urged the local people to fully obey the Movement Control Order (MCO) by staying at home. He said the state government wanted to protect the people and hoped that the Covid-19 outbreak could be resolved as soon as possible. Huang commended

Concern for cops on duty

SARIKEI: Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii yesterday distributed beverages and snacks to police personnel working during the movement control order (MCO). The move was to show his concern for the cops on duty. Kapitan Ling Dien Yong distributed the beverages and food to duty officers and personnel at

Supermart cleaning shopping trolleys

SIBU: Farley supermarket in Sibu here are taking measures to ensure consumer safety by sanitising and washing shopping trolleys due to Covid-19 outbreak. In view of the Covid-19 outbreak, they have been taking several measures to ensure the health and safety of their consumers and staff members. It has already

Food donation token of appreciation

SIBU: The Tanjong Manis Service Centre yesterday delivered donations in the form of food and beverages to the staff at Sibu Hospital. The donations were received by Sibu Hospital deputy director Dr Mohamad Ng, Matron Patimah Duat and other hospital staff. A representative from the service centre said it is

Sibu town quiet during MCO

SIBU: On the fourth day of the 14-day movement control order (MCO), Sibu town looked so much quieter than before. More people seemed to be complying with the MCO as traffic got thinner by the hour. There was also less passengers travelling out to other parts of the central region

Killer crocodile shot dead

SARIKEI: A crocodile believed to have attacked and killed an elderly man from Rumah Abak, near Mekam River here was shot dead by villagers around 8.50pm on Friday. The dead reptile was brought to the village yesterday where villagers cut open its stomach and found a human’s left leg, both

SMC chairman goes to town to see effect of MCO

SIBU: Some coffee shops continued to open despite Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhiyiddin Yassin’s “movement control order” (MCO) announcement that went into effect yesterday. Even though the streets were much quieter, folk here were still seen having breakfast in coffee shops. Commenting on the issue, Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman

Adhere to movement control order, says rep

SIBU: Tamin Assemblyman Christopher Gira has advised the people to adhere to the movement control order announced by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to contain the spread of Covid-19. He reminded them that two Malaysians had died due to Covid-19. “During this time, we should spend time alone at

Sibu and Kapit hospitals cut visiting hours

SIBU: Effective immediately, visiting hours at Sibu Hospital and Kapit Hospital have been shortened to prevent the spread of Covid-19. A notice dated March 15 was issued by Sibu Hospital director Dr Ngian Hie Ung which allowed only one visitor to visit each patient at a time. Visiting hours are