Author: Danny Wong

Madani leadership brings many new initiatives

SIBU: With the new Madani government under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, lots of new initiatives have been made to strengthen the continuity of the nation’s economic growth. Pointing out this, Sibu Member of Parliament, Oscar Ling Chai Yew said in last two years, Madani government has shown great

Tournament to attract youth as SABERKAS members

SIBU: Sarawak United National Youth Organisation (SABERKAS) Bawang Assan Branch has organised the SABERKAS Sepak Takraw tournament in conjunction with the SABERKAS Sports Carnival 2024 held at SK Tanjung Penasu here. The two-day tournament which started from Sept 14 to 15 was officiated by the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP)

Rejang Women Specialist Clinic opens its doors

SIBU: Rejang Medical Centre (RMC) today (Sept 14) officially unveiled its newly Rejang Women Specialist Clinic under the Resident consultant of Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr George Wong Ha Tta. Dr Wong highlighted that the new clinic is dedicated to advancing women’s health through obstetrics and gynaecology, with a particular focus

Man jailed for bag snatch

SIBU: A 52-year-old man was sentenced to six months in prison today (Sept 13) for stealing a bag containing various items, including a smartphone and laptop. Magistrate Oon Kork Chern convicted Azid Lau, 52, from Jalan Ban Hock, Kuching, after he pleaded guilty to the theft charge, under Section 379

Bike thief learns a hard lesson

SIBU: A 25-year-old man was sentenced to a year in prison today (Sept 13) for stealing a motorcycle from a police station’s exhibit store. Magistrate Romario Jonoi convicted Chiw Kian Siong, from Jalan Sentosa, after he pleaded guilty to the charge under Section 379A of the Penal Code. The incident

Son wrecks dad’s TV, pays the price

SIBU: A 36-year-old man (Sept 13) was fined RM5,000, or one year’s imprisonment in default, for damaging his father’s property at Rumah Henry Sungai Passin in Sibu Jaya. Bester Collin pleaded guilty to the charge of mischief under Section 427 of the Penal Code. The court heard that on Sept

Drug offender gets five years’ jail, whipping

SIBU: A habitual drug offender was ordered to be put behind bars for five years by the Sessions Court yesterday for repeated drug abuse. Sessions Court Judge Musyiri Peet also imposed a stroke of whipping on Mathew Bitir, 34, from Sungai Pelajau, Kapit after he pleaded guilty to the charge

Hanfu fashion show takes centre-stage at festival

SIBU: A Chinese Hanfu fashion show stole the limelight at the Mid-Autumn festival night organised by Farley Sibu and SUPP Dudong Branch Youth here on Sunday (Sept 8). The event was officiated by Meradong assemblyman, Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing. According to him, Hanfu, which traces back to the Han Dynasty

Seminar to promote healthy, sustainable living

SIBU: The Sarawak State Library (Pustaka) will host the Series 2 Sustainable Sarawak Seminar this Thursday (Sept 12), starting at 8.30am. The event will be held at the library in Jalan Tuanku, Sungai Merah. The seminar, themed “Well-Being,” will be live-streamed on the Pustaka Sibu Facebook page, making it accessible

Elderly molester fined RM8,000

SIBU: An elderly man, who tried to outrage the modesty of a woman, was today (Sept 6) fined RM8,000, in default eight months’ jail by the Sessions Court here. Chieng Huo Ai, 61, from Miri, pleaded guilty to the charge read and explained to him through an interpreter before Sessions