Author: NurhauniLee Abdullah

Motorcyclist injured in collision with military truck

SIBU: A motorcyclist sustained injuries after he was involved in a collision with a military truck at Jalan Hulu Lanang this morning. The 60-year-old victim reportedly suffered a broken left arm and thigh as a result of the collision and was sent to Sibu Hospital for treatment. Both vehicles were

Hunt for man who abuses wife

SIBU: Police here are hunting for a man who has reportedly abused his wife. The man, who is a contractor, lodged a police report on November 27 that his wife, in her 30s, fled their house. It is believed that the woman had fled to her brother’s house in Jalan

Body of senior citizen found

SIBU: The  body of a senior citizen, reported missing in Sungai Katibas last Saturday, was  found  floating in Kampung Rassau, Sungai Igan on Thursday. Song police chief, DSP Rowney Michael confirmed the information when contacted. He said the body of the victim — identified as Tuno Kudi, 59 — was

Nine RMCO flouters fined RM1,000 each

SIBU: Nine men including a senior citizen, were fined RM1,000 each for not complying with physical distancing during a recovery movement control order (RMCO) monitoring last Monday (Nov 30). District police chief ACP Stanley Jonathan Ringgit said they were found violating the RMCO standard operating procedure (SOP) at an eatery

Threat suspect surrenders to police

SIBU: The main suspect with regards to a death threat against a Customs officer in Kuching last Thursday turned himself in at Sungai Merah police station on Monday (Nov 30). Sarawak Deputy Police Commissioner Datuk Fisol Salleh said the 35-year-old suspect, who was hunted by the police, surrendered himself at

GOF personnel to assist police in state election

SIBU: Personnel from the General Operations Force (GOF) will be deployed to help police in the state monitor the upcoming state election, which will be held anytime soon. This was announced by Sarawak Deputy Police Commissioner Datuk Fisol Salleh during a working visit to Sibu district police headquarters (IPD) here,

Strong support needed to bring development

KAPIT: Development plans implemented by the state government require strong support from the people, said Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing. He said this is to ensure that the development plans are implemented smoothly, while attending a leader-with-the people session held at Rumah Gindal, Pulau

Express boat services resume Monday

SIBU: Express boat services for the Sibu-Sarikei-Tanjung Manis-Kuching route and vice versa will be allowed to operate again on Monday (Nov 30), said Sarawak River Rivers Board (LSS) Region II Sibu assistant controller Hatta Morshidi. He said this when contacted on Sunday (Nov 29). In view of this, he urged

12 fined for violating SOPs

SIBU: A total of 12 individuals were slapped with a compound of RM1,000 each for violating the standard operating procedures (SOPs) during  separate enforcement operations last Friday. These 12 included seven offenders who were caught in Kapit. District police chief ACP Stanley Jonathan Ringgit said the operation took place from

Largest halal culinary hub in Central Zone

SIBU: Taman Selera Harmoni Sibu here will be the largest halal culinary hub in the Central Zone with 47 stalls. It will also be the second halal hub after the first one was declared at Taman Selera Lundu in June earlier this year. Sibu Municipal Council (MPS) deputy chairman Councillor