SMC approves three sites for Ramadan bazaar
SIBU: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) today approved the opening of the Ramadan bazaar here. Its chairman, Clarence Ting Ing Horh, said three locations had been approved for the Ramadan bazaar, namely at Dataran Bandar Sibu Phase 2, Pelangi Food Kiosk Kampung Nangka and Bandong Walk. He further explained that the application form is limited and […]
Night market, pasar tamu to reopen
SIBU: During its monthly virtual meeting here today (Wednesday), Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) approved the operation of the night market and pasar tamu here. Its chairman, Clarence Ting Ing Horh, while chairing the monthly meeting via video conference, said the Sibu Night Market in Taman Rama-Rama would reopen on April 9 while the Pasar Tamu […]
Assistant minister begins tenure as UCTS chairman
SIBU: Assistant Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Dr Annuar Rapaee began his tenure as chairman of University College of Technology Sarawak (UCTS) today. He was appointed by the Sarawak government to the position last December but due to the Covid-19 outbreak, the Nangka assemblyman had to put on hold his duties. On Tuesday, he […]
Cat lover scammed of RM11,550
SIBU: A nurse suffered a RM11,550 loss after she was conned to purchase a non-existent imported pet cat last Sunday. District police chief ACP Stanley Jonathan Ringgit said the victim, 25, came across an advertisement published by a user named ‘Mocthar Alamsyah’ on Facebook. Intrigued by the advertisement that was promoting imported cat breeds for […]
Investigation into Jalan Tiong Hua fire under way
SIBU: An investigation into a fire that razed some wooden houses at Jalan Tiong Hua began today (March 30). Sarawak Fire Department Zone 4 chief Janggan Muling said the investigation was conducted by two officers from the Kuching Bomba Forensic Unit with assistance from some Sibu firemen. He said the work started since around 9am […]
SUPP promises fire victims will receive help
SIBU: The victims of the fire at Jalan Tiong Hua on Monday are to be given immediate assistance by the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP). SUPP Deputy President II cum SUPP Bukit Assek Branch chairman, Datuk Chieng Buong Toon, said his party had set up a special committee for the purpose. “Once I heard about […]
Fire razes four houses, man burns to death
SIBU: The scorched remains of a man were found in one of four houses destroyed by a fire in the wee hours on Monday (Mar 29). The fire which started around 1.50am blazed its way across two rows of wooden buildings made up of 14 units of houses at Tiong Hua Road. Sibu police chief […]
Earth Hour celebration in Sibu next year
SIBU: The inaugural state level Earth Hour celebration will be held here in Sibu for the first-time next year. This was revealed by Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh during a live broadcast of the Earth Hour celebration, here last Saturday night (Mar 27). Ting said Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk […]
We can’t prune trees overnight
SIBU: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) needs time to prune tree branches in the city. Its chairman Clarence Ting said it could not be carried out overnight, especially for trees in the city area. “This is because if we do it on a weekday, the streets will be congested and it will be difficult for the […]
Covid-19 swab test on the 26 and 27 March
SIBU: The Ministry of Health (MOH) will conduct a Covid-19 swab test at two different venues here on the 26 and 27 March (Friday and Saturday). Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) chairman Sempurai Petrus Ngelai said that the screening will be held at the Durin Basketball Court, Pekan Durin tomorrow. On Saturday, the screening will […]
