SIBU: The inaugural pre-Gawai Dayak-do of Kanowit PKR Division is expected to be a grand affair as the party top brass are expected to be in attendance. Scheduled on May 22 starting from 6.30pm onwards, the celebration will take place at the Kanowit Civic Centre. Kanowit PKR Division vice chairman,
SIBU: Kanowit and Lanang PKR Divisions have lodged a police report, urging Petra Jaya MP Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof to apologise to Sarawakians for his recent misleading statement on the state’s immigration autonomy. The two divisions also wanted Fadillah to refrain from making such a statement again. Kanowit PKR Division
SIBU: A timber contractor who was found dead in Ulu Sungai Melatai in Kapit after he was reported missing three days earlier, had most probably committed suicide. Kapit OCPD deputy Supt Freddy Bian said the body of the 46-year-old victim, Kenek Antok, a Kenyah from Long Dungan, Belaga was found
SIBU: A factory clerk lost her life savings of RM32,250 in a loan scam. Sibu deputy OCPD, Supt Martin Koo said the case happened between April 27, 2018 and May 2 this year when she transferred a total of RM32,250 to the scammer. Supt Koo said the 41-year-old victim was
SIBU: A businessman was duped of RM13,698 in a Macau scam on Workers’ Day. Sibu OCPD, Asst Comm Stanley Jonathan Ringgit said yesterday that the victim was hoodwinked by the scammers to reveal his bank account ID and PIN number which allowed them to easily steal his money. He said
SIBU: The occupancy rate of budget hotels here has dropped to 40 per cent due to the lack of tourism related activity. Malaysia Budget Hotel Associaton (Mahba) Sarawak Chapter president Lau Nai Meng said the occupancy rate had in fact decreased over the years. “I have six budget hotels and
SIBU: Police have destroyed 86 illegal shotguns seized from several individuals over the years. Sibu Deputy OCPD Supt Martin Koo said the guns were destroyed yesterday under Section 413 of the Criminal Procedure Code. “The guns were confiscated during Ops Siaw Loong which was launched statewide in 2000. The guns
SIBU: Sibu Airport Interchange is gradually taking shape when works to launch the 84 beams of the seven-span Sibu Airport Interchange started on April 23. When completed in less than a year’s time, the interchange will make travel from Sibu town to the airport and Sibu Jaya a breeze. According
SIBU: Attention all you eloquent speakers! Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) is inviting students to participate in its public speaking competition organised in conjunction with its Engagement Day with the public. The competition will take place at the lobby of Wisma Sanyan on April 27. Contestants can choose any of the
SIBU: Taman Rejang Community Clinic (formerly 1 Malaysia Clinic) is more appealing now after it has been renovated without any cost to the government as the works involved the local community’s participation and sponsorship. The renovation works included a mural painting, sealing of side windows and repainting of the interior
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