Finding the right place for new market
SIBU: The Land and Survey Department is currently searching for a new location for Pasar Tamu in Kampung Sentosa. Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek said that this idea comes from Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, who wants a larger area to build the Pasar Tamu. “In an earlier proposal, […]
Raising public awareness on eye health
SIBU: In an effort to promote a health-conscious lifestyle and raise awareness about eye health, a successful public talk titled “Safeguarding the Windows to the Soul: Secrets to Protecting Your Eyes” was held at Plux Incubation Hub in Sibu General Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCCI) recently.The event was organised by the Plux Incubation […]
Badminton championship able to promote Sibu to outsiders
SIBU: Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing, and Local Government Michael Tiang Ming Tee lauded the World Chinese Badminton Federation (WCBF) in Sibu for organising an international badminton championship in the district. According to Tiang, the championship not only nurtures a close relationship among the members of the federation but also promotes the town to the […]
MPI-ACCA sign MoU on dual diploma certification
SIBU: A virtual signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Methodist Pilley Institute (MPI) and Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) for a dual diploma certification was held at the former’s premises here Wednesday (Aug 23).The MoU was sealed between MPI’s Chief Executive Officer Hii King Kai and Andrew Lin, a representative from ACCA […]
Four made homeless in afternoon fire
SIBU: A family of four were made homeless after a fire engulfed their residence in a Ta Ann Plywood employee flat on Wednesday (Aug 23).Fortunately, there were no reported injuries or casualties among the tenants during the incident which occurred at around 2pm.The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) dispatched firefighters from the Sungai Merah station […]
Woman gets RM10,000 fine for unregistered products
SIBU: The Sessions Court fined a woman RM10,000, in default, six months’ imprisonment on two counts of violating the Control of Drugs and Cosmetics Regulatons 1984.Judge Marutin Pagan fined 42-year-old Nurmala Zakiah Mohamad, RM5,000 in default three months’ jail on each charge.According to the first charge, she was accused of selling 12 unregistered products at […]
Driver, passenger injured in collision
SIBU: A driver and his passenger sustained light injuries following a two-vehicle collision at the Rejang Park traffic light intersection today. The accident involving a Perodua Myvi and Toyota Avanza, happened at around 2.40 pm. Civil Defence Force (APM) Sibu district officer Major Wan Mohd Jabir Wan Mohd Badrudin said a team was deployed to […]
Habitual drug offence earns man five years
SIBU: A 38-year-old man was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment by the Sessions Court here today for repeatedly abusing drugs.Judge Marutin Pagan also ordered Fayrafik Hayrery Taha from Kampung Hilir, Kuala Matu, to get a lash of the cane as penalty.Fayrafik had earlier pleaded guilty to taking amphetamine and methamphetamine, an offence under Section 15(1)(a) […]
PDP-PSB merger likely to take place in December
SIBU: The Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) and Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) are expected to merge in December, said PDP president Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. Tiong, who is also the federal Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture said both parties need to thrash out a few matters for the merger to materialise. “We can be […]
Dock coolie feared drown after falling into river
SIBU: A man is feared to have drowned after he fell into the river while loading goods onto the express boats at Pulau Babi here today. Fire and Rescue Department (BOMBA) Zone 4 chief Andy Alie said the incident, involving a victim believed to be a dock coolie, happened at around 12.30 pm. “A team […]
