Burn victim lands in hospital
SIBU: A male cook in Kapit suffered from serious burns on his skin after accidentally sprinkled with hot oil while cooking on Friday. The victim endured about 20 percent of burns on his face and chest. Due to the severity of his condition, his friend sent him to the Kapit Hospital for immediate treatment. After […]
Woman escapes death
SIBU: A female motorist escaped death when her car collided with a diesel truck at Jalan Lada Lanang, Sibu today (Nov 19). The State Fire and Services Department said firefighters from the Sibu fire station were sent to the scene after a distress call was received at 2.35pm. On arrival, the firefighters found the woman […]
Sarawak Customs foil smuggling bid in Sibu
SIBU: Sarawak Customs thwarted an attempt to smuggle in liquor and construction items in 19 containers, all worth about RM1.46mil including tax, at Rejang Port here. Its director, Herman Shah Abdullah, said the seizure included 12,172.01 litres of liquor of various brands, and eight individuals were also detained to assist in investigation. The seizure was […]
Local heroes prevent lab from burning
SIBU: In a fire incident that occurred near Jalan Tukung Besi today, a medical laboratory complex almost caught fire as the hose of the stove in the kitchen was leaking and had sparked into flames. Sibu fire station despatched firefighters to the scene after receiving an emergency call around 7am. A group of locals also […]
Sibu records drop in dengue cases
SIBU: Sibu has recorded a decrease in dengue cases this year, said Sibu Health Officer Dr Teh Jo Hun. According to him, until Nov 14 this year, only 171 cases were recorded compared to 280 cases for the same period last year. “The decrease in the number of cases is probably due to the lack […]
Lorry driver detained for transporting illegal logs
SIBU: A lorry driver was detained for transporting illegal logs at Jalan Wawasan, Sungai Merah here on Nov 1. State Security and Enforcement Unit (UKPN) personnel together with Sibu police detained the suspect around 4.30pm after receiving information from the public. UPKN on Monday (Nov 16) said inspection on the lorry found that it was […]
Accident victim succumbs to injuries
SIBU: An accident victim succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment at the Sibu Hospital on Saturday (Nov 14). Sibu district police chief ACP Stanley Jonathan Ringgit in a statement on Sunday, said the victim, identified as 56-year-old Kong Chak Sing, from Jalan Piasau, Miri, was pronounced dead at 4pm. He said the victim suffered […]
Motorist severely injured in crash
SIBU: A motorist sustained severe injuries when his car went out of control and crashed at Jalan Salim-Stabau on Saturday (Nov 14). Sarawak Fire Department Zone 4 (Sibu) chief Janggan Muling said the victim suffered a broken right wrist and a broken right leg. Sibu fire station received a distress call at 9.39am and despatched […]
Master plan to redevelop peat swamp in Sibu needed
THERE is a dire need for a master plan to redevelop several hundred hectares of peat swamp land between Amoy Road and Brooke Drive in Sibu, just a stone’s throw from the modern business district of Sibu town. Datuk Tiong Thai King (PSB-Dudong) said the area was an eyesore as well as a hotbed for […]
Longhouse chief backs SRDC deputy chairman for Dudong
SIBU: Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) deputy chairman Wong Ching Yong visited Rumah (Rh) Martinus Nyuram, a longhouse situated on the scenic banks of Sungai Assan. Longhouse chief Tuai Rumah (TR) Martinus Nyuram wanted the longhouse to be registered as a homestay. As such, Wong liaised with Assistant Tourism Minister Datuk Sebastian Ting, who requested […]
