SIBU: People of Sungai Rassau in the Bawang Assan constituency here have lamented the lack of development in their area over the last 25 years. They are requesting relevant parties to help them get basic amenities such as roads, water and electricity. Community leader Salim Unang said Sungai Rassau, which
SIBU: Two individuals were fined RM1,000 each for not complying with standard operating procedures (SOPs) enforced under the recovery movement control order (RMCO) yesterday (Oct 22). District police chief ACP Stanley Jonathan Ringgit said the men aged 26 and 38, were arrested at an entertainment centre in Jalan Lau King
KAPIT: Two men were arrested for alleged possession of two shotguns in an unnumbered house at KM 5, Jalan Bukit Goram, Sungai Pelajau here last Thursday (Oct 22). Kapit district police chief DSP Freddy Bian Stanislaus said the two suspects aged 46 and 50, were arrested during a raid on
SIBU: A modern agricultural training centre will be built in Penasu here, said Assistant Minister of Education, Science and Technological Research Dr Annuar Rapaee. He said the Nangka Service Centre was in the process of building the training centre. “The centre, costing about RM50,000, is expected to be completed in
SONG: Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi lauded the efforts and measures taken by government agencies in working together to curb the spread of Covid-19. He said the standard operating procedures (SOPs) guidelines set by the government should be complied with and non-compliance would
SIBU: Nangka assemblyman Dr Annuar Rapaee said he will leave it up to Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg to decide whether he will defend his seat in the upcoming 12th state election. The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president said that so far there has been
KANOWIT: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Sibu branch confiscated 2,900 litres of diesel and a lorry worth about RM25,000 on Thursday. Its Sibu branch chief Kelyn Bolhassan @ Haliward in a statement said that the case would be investigated under Section 21 of the Control of Supplies
Suitcase murder SIBU: The death of a 37-year-old woman, who was found with her lower body stuffed into a suitcase in Jalan Aman here, was believed to be caused by asphyxia and blunt force trauma. Sibu District Police Chief, ACP Stanley Jonathan Ringgit said this in a statement today after
SIBU: Education, Science and Technological Research Assistant Minister Dr Annuar Rapaee doled out assistance to several non-government organisations (NGOs) throughout the week. Last Wednesday, he presented funds to Sibu Razz Chopper chairman Abdul Razak Abdul Salam. He also presented assistance to the Malaysian Islamic Welfare Organization (Perkim) Sibu Branch at
SIBU: The opening of Jalan Ngemah-Temalat has affected the express boat business here and in Kapit. According to Sarawak Rivers Board (LSS) Kapit Division enforcement officer Jerry Lenggir, the impact was very significant after the road was opened to motorists. “People no longer use express boats because Kapit already has
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