Perkim Sibu finally has its building
SIBU: After 33 years of moving in and out of various premises here, the Sibu branch of the Malaysia Islamic Welfare Organisation (Perkim) finally has a building to call its own. An elated Perkim Sibu chairperson Datin Sharifah Zaidah Syed Abdul Aziz said that it was a dream come true as the organisation now had […]
Two fined RM800 each for rioting
SIBU: A man and a woman found guilty of fighting in a public place were each ordered by the Magistrate’s Court here today to pay a fine of RM800 or 10 days’ imprisonment in default. The accused, identified as Ekih, 45, and Patreccia, 29, each pleaded guilty to the charges read out. The two were […]
Macau scam claims another victim
SIBU: A retiree lost more than RM250,000 to a Macau scam recently, according to police here. Sibu OCPD ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the victim received a phone call from someone claiming to be a post office officer and a police officer from Sabah. “Following the call, she made a total of 16 transactions amounting to […]
Sibu most prone to natural disasters
KUCHING: Sibu has earned the dubious distinction of being the most prone to natural disasters in the state. “As of now, we have identified a total of 349 locations that are prone to floods with Sibu having the highest number with 90,” said Fire and Rescue Department Director Datuk Khirudin Drahman @ Hussaini. The department […]
First state with post COVID plan
SIBU: Sarawak is the first state in Malaysia that features a Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS). According to the Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah the PCDS even surprised reporters from others countries. “When I was in Frankfurt, Germany, one of the questions asked by the media was […]
Develop Sibu to become “the next Amsterdam”
SIBU: The Sarawak Government is looking at new approaches to resolve flood issues in Sibu and develop the district to become “the next Amsterdam”. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said it was a pity that people in Sibu, including those in the Bukit Assek, were frequently hit by floods. “So, we […]
Take proactive measures to prevent fires
SIBU: The Sungai Merah Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) reports that it had 10 fire cases involving properties in areas under its jurisdiction. Its chief Abdul Mutalif Ja’afar said this was an increase of two cases compared to the same period from January to June last year. According to him, the cases involved shop houses, […]
Colouring contest for primary school pupils in conjunction with Sarawak Day
SIBU: Sri Minyak Group Berhad (Sri Minyak) and United Overseas Bank (UOB) here will jointly organise a colouring contest for primary school pupils in conjunction with Sarawak Day. According to Sri Minyak general manager Amelia Tiu Siew Yian, the competition would be held at the first floor of Wisma Sri Minyak at 31, Lorong Dr […]
Wishesland Sibu comes to aid of member
SIBU: Wishesland Sibu has sponsored a wheelchair to its member Samuel Mudin to help him move around more easily at home and outside. According to its pro tem president Kevin Yeo, the sponsoring of wheelchairs and other welfare support were part of the purpose for setting up Wishesland Sibu. He welcomed all cerebral palsy children […]
In anticipation of good news
SIBU: Good news is on the horizon regarding Sibu’s redevelopment plan this upcoming Sarawak Independence Day. Speaking at a joint branch installation and Ngiling Bidai 2022 of SUPP Bawang Assan and Pelawan today, Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said that on this July 1, the Premier will come to Sibu to reveal the […]
