Firemen fouls woman’s threat to jump
SIBU: Swift actions by firefighters managed to stop a 27-year-old woman from China who threatened to jump from the fifth floor of a hotel at Jalan Pahlawan last Sunday (Dec 13). The State Fire Department operations centre despatched firemen from the Sungai Merah fire station to the scene after receiving an emergency call around 3.36pm. […]
Man injured as car overturns
SIBU: A man suffered injuries to his left shoulder when his four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle went out of control and overturned at Jalan Tulai here last Sunday (Dec 13). The State Fire Department operations centre despatched firemen from the Bintangor fire station to the scene after receiving an emergency call at around 9.10pm. They arrived […]
Enhancing Nangka’s mechanics industry
SIBU: The Nangka Constituency Youth Workshop Committee has been established to further enhance the motoring mechanics industry among the youth here. Local Government and Housing Assistant Minister Dr Annuar Rapaee said the committee was set up by youth involved in motorcycle and car workshop enterprises. “Congratulations to this group who is committed and serious about […]
Over 70 soldiers take part in parade
SIBU: A total of 11 officers and 61 members of other ranks of Regiment 510 Askar Wataniah (Reserve Army) took part in a parade at Sri Rejang Camp here today. The parade was led by the head of administrative branch, Major Ejau Ajot, and adjutant Captain Muhamad Lutfi Mohd Asbi. The activity included internal audit […]
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Drug syndicate ‘Geng Apoi’ busted
SIBU: A gang called ‘Geng Apoi’ from Sungai Merah, known to be actively involved in drugs, was busted on Sunday (Dec 6). This was after six of its members, including two women, were caught in a raid. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail said the raid carried out by Sibu NCID, managed to seize various […]
Iban longhouse becomes first rural e-sports arena in Sarawak
SIBU: Maxwell Longhouse, a 22-door Iban longhouse at Km 21, Jalan Oya, made history yesterday as the first longhouse in Sarawak to host an e-sports event, something that is usually reserved for urban areas. The Mobile Legends E-Sports competition jointly organised by the E-Sport Nangka Challenge Committee, the Nangka state constituency’s Rural Youth Brigade and […]
Plantation supervisor dies after car crashed
SIBU: A plantation supervisor was killed after the car he was driving, went out of control and crashed into a ditch along Jalan Sungai Sadit here on Sunday (Dec 6). Sarawak Traffic Police chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said the incident happened around 12am when the victim identified as Alfred Lee Yau Run, 22, was […]
Motorcyclist injured in collision with military truck
SIBU: A motorcyclist sustained injuries after he was involved in a collision with a military truck at Jalan Hulu Lanang this morning. The 60-year-old victim reportedly suffered a broken left arm and thigh as a result of the collision and was sent to Sibu Hospital for treatment. Both vehicles were heading towards the city centre […]
Elderly biker dies in collision
SIBU: An elderly motorcyclist died while another sustained severe injuries in an accident at Jalan Sibu-Tanjung Manis yesterday. Sarawak Traffic Police chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said the accident occurred around 4pm and involved two motorcycles riding towards Sungai Bidut. Investigations revealed that the accident happened at Jalan Berjaya junction when a motorcyclist hit another […]
