SIBU: People, especially the Chinese community in light of Chinese New Year, must not let their guard down as the Covid-19 threat is far from over. The reminder came from Dudong assemblyman Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing who said it was therefore important that everyone complies with existing Standard Operating
SIBU: A total of 58 summonses were issued during Ops Mabuk here on Friday night. Acting Sibu district police chief Supt Collin Babat said on Saturday (Jan 29) they were booked for various traffic offences including driving under the influence of alcohol. “The operation was carried out by Sibu district
Rep’s ardent appeal to youth SIBU: Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has appealed to local youth to help him turn Sibu into a goose that lays golden eggs, like in the best known of Aesop’s Fables. “If you are a youth, consider staying in your hometowns where you can grow,
SIBU: The landslide victory of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in the 12th state election (PRN12) is a meaningful gift from the people of Sarawak, especially in the Machan constituency. Machan assemblyman Allan Siden Gramong said the huge win, where GPS won 76 of 82 seats contested, had given the state
SIBU: Police have advised the public, especially young people, to steer clear of illegal racing activities. Acting district police chief Supt Dr Collin Babat on Saturday (Jan 22) cautioned against the danger it posed to the safety of others. “It not only endangers the safety of other road users but
SIBU: A mother lodged a police report after her son’s ‘Jeep’ toy car worth RM900 disappeared and suspected stolen on Friday morning (Jan 21). Acting Sibu district police chief Superintendent Dr Collin Babat in a statement on Saturday (Jan 22) said that the toy car, park in the victim’s home
SIBU: A local housewife here claimed she was cheated of RM2,400 in an online scam involving the purchase of Shandy drinks. The 46-year-old victim, who only wanted to be known as Lau, said that before the incident, she saw an advertisement in Facebook about the sale of the drink. “I
SIBU: A 25-year-old woman pleaded guilty to obtaining RM31,000 illegally from an investment fraud syndicate. The accused, Jessrene Tan Qiu Tong from Johor, was charged under Section 37 (1) of the Sarawak Minor Offenses Ordinance 1958in the Magistrate’s Court here yesterday. The offence carries a three-month jail sentence and a
SIBU: The Sibu Martial Arts Association (SMAA) hopes the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) will allow lion dances to be performed this Chinese New Year (CNY). This following the decision by SDMC to review the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the festival. SMAA head coach Gilbert Wong said after hearing
SIBU: The readiness of agencies related to disaster and rescue operations was put to the test on Thursday (Jan 20). Sibu acting OCPD Supt Collin Babat gave his approval and said the agencies were ready to face the possibility of floods or any other disaster after reviewing the flood disaster
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