SIBU: A 27-year-old air-conditioner seller was cheated of RM32,000 in an investment scam. According to Sibu district police deputy chief Supt Collin Babat, the victim was invited to join a foreign currency investment scheme through WeChat on March 7. “The victim became interested after a suspect promised a favourable return.
KAPIT: A civil servant and a foreign woman were among 15 individuals arrested following a raid in Kapit Market and Kampung Cina last Friday for possession and testing positive of drugs. Kapit OCPD Dept Supt Freddy Bian Stanislaus Bian said all the suspects — between the ages of 24 and
SIBU: The Department of Land and Survey (JTS) Sibu has granted a temporary occupation licence (TOL) to 34 property owners in Block D Kampung Hijrah Village here on Friday. This was confirmed by Education, Science and Technological Research Assistant Minister Dr Annuar Rapaee when contacted on Saturday. “This has also
SIBU: A 40-year-old nanny was sentenced to 18 years in jail by the High Court here yesterday after she pleaded guilty to causing the death of an eight-month-old baby boy. Hayati Yaman, who was initially charged with murder under Section 302 of the Penal Code (provides a mandatory death sentence),
SIBU: Twelve former committee members of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Selangau branch, who recently relinquished all positions and quit the party, have confirmed that they will be joining Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) following in the footsteps of Ba Kelalan assemblyman and Selangau MP Baru Bian. This was confirmed by a
SIBU: Sibu police chief ACP Stanley Jonathan Ringgit is in stable condition after he was involved in an accident at Jalan Lanang here, Wednesday. According to Sibu deputy police chief Supt Collin Babat when contacted by our reporter, Stanley suffered a fracture to his left rib and minor injuries to
SIBU: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) Sibu branch seized a total of 620.7 litres of diesel on suspicion of intentionally storing unlicensed goods at Jalan Salim here on Friday night. A 29-year-old man was also arrested to assist in the investigation. KPDNHEP Sibu chief Kelyn Bolhassan
KANOWIT: Ngemah assemblyman Alexander Vincent donated cash to finance the cost of supplying food to Covid-19 frontliners in this district. According to his representative Cr Sulaiman Nyandang, Alexander’s concern towards the frontliners had motivated him to initiate the donation in fulfilling his duty as an elected representative. “The conditional movement
SIBU: Sungai Assan residents can take a deep breath soon when 1.6km long Jalan Sungai Assan which is frequently flooded, is fully upgraded. Upon completion, the upgrading project of Jalan Sungai Assan will benefit about 1,000 residents from eight longhouses in the area. The project which has been going on
SIBU: The irresponsible act by some individuals in removing the barricade tapes at Pasar Tamu Sibu Jaya has caused an unorganised entry of visitors. Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) secretary Justani Joni said they were only informed of the incident this morning. “The police have informed us that the barricade
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