Fugitive recaptured after five months

SIBU: An inmate, who reportedly escaped from Sibu Central Prison on May 30 this year, was recaptured in Sarikei on Monday (Nov 1). This was confirmed by Sibu deputy police chief Supt Collin Babat on Tuesday (Nov 2). He said the 49-year-old suspect was arrested while committing an offence in Sarikei. “Further investigation by the […]

No swab tests on prisoners

SIBU: No active case detection (ACD) will be carried out on prisoners at the Sibu Central Prison despite detection of Jalan Awang Cluster as declared by Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) last Sunday. This is because the Jalan Awang Cluster involves only the new inmates and they have not had any contact with the permanent […]