Road closure at Jalan Langsat
SIBU: Jalan Langsat here is partially closed to facilitate drainage work. Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting went to the ground to inspect the progress of the work on Saturday (August 22). “I spoke to the contractors. They said the work is difficult, but they will try to complete it on time.” “After laying […]
Police impersonator steals motorcycle
SIBU: A man impersonating as a policeman, broke into a house and escaped with a motorcycle today. The incident occurred around 9.30am in Jalan Hose here. According to the female house owner, she heard a noise coming from the garage and saw the suspect pushing her motorcycle. The suspect, who was wearing a police jacket, […]
Instilling patriotism in traders
SIBU: The liveliness of the Info On Wheels (IOW) Merdeka Sibu Jaya programme held on August 17 at Pasar Ria Sibu Jaya reflected the patriotic spirit of the people here in celebrating the National Month. The programme, organised by the Sibu District Information Department (JaPen), was attended by the State Information director, Swady Guliling, chief […]
Govt retiree found dead beside drain
SIBU: A government retiree was found dead beside a drain at Lorong 10, Jalan Delta on Sunday morning (Aug 16). District police chief ACP Stanley Jonathan Ringgit said a team of policemen and an ambulance rushed to the scene after being alerted by a concerned citizen around 7.30am. Paramedics pronounced the man dead at the […]
Use govt aid as development catalyst
SIBU: Traders and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) should use the financial aid provided by the government to further develop their businesses. Senator Robert Lau Hui Yew said the federal government had provided various assistances under the Prihatin stimulus package while the state government had provided similar aid under the Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang (BKSS) […]
SMC to solve drain blockage
SIBU: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) on August 15 went to the ground to inspect the cause of the drain blockage at Jalan Rambutan/Jalan Tiong Hua. According to its chairman, Clarence Ting, he visited the area again with his team. “We investigate those areas that caused the blockage and found out that residents tend to build […]
Holland model not suitable: Senator
SIBU FLOOD MITIGATION SIBU: It has been pointed out that the use of Holland as an example on how to handle the flood here is not a suitable comparison. Holland’s fight is with the sea that surrounds it whereas this town is at the confluence of two major rivers, said Senator Robert Lau. “There is […]
Late night fire guts school hostel
SIBU: Ten pupils managed to escape a fire that razed their hostel at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Ulu Yong, Kapit last Wednesday. According to State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), a distress call on the incident was received at 11.39pm. Following the call, Kapit Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) despatched a team of 12 firefighters and […]
Rejang Park road closure
SIBU: The road at Rejang Park area here will be closed beginning Aug 17 to 24. The closure of the road is to enable construction works of sewage pipe and manholes at the area. Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) in a statement on Thursday (Aug 13) appealed to all road users to avoid using that stretch […]
Hospital seeks kin of Nordin Yaacob
SIBU: Sibu Hospital is currently looking for kin or family members of a male patient known as Nordin Yaacob. According to a statement received from the hospital, the 59-year-old patient was found unconscious and sent to the hospital via ambulance on July 28. The patient has now completed treatment and should have been discharged from […]
