Author: Danny Wong

16 months’ jail for violating Financial Services Act 2013

SIBU: A 24-year-old woman was today (Sept 5) sentenced to 16 months’ jail by the Sessions Court here after she was found guilty of two charges of violating the Financial Services Act 2013. Jessy Jenu Ringer, from Tatau, was sentenced to eight months’ jail for each charge by the Sessions

Repeat drug abuse offender gets five years and whipping

SIBU: A youth was sentenced to five years in prison and a stroke of whipping by the Session Court here today (Sept 5) for a repeated drug abuse offence. Yong Min San, 25, pleaded guilty to have committed the offence under Section 15(1) (a) of Dangerous Drug Act 1952 (Act

Stroke patient receives wheelchair to ease mobility

SIBU: In line with a caring society, Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan Branch Community Development team has delivered a wheelchair to stroke patient Bunsu Lasa at Rumah Raymond Sebastian here today (Sept 4). Bunsu had been admitted to Sibu Hospital due to stroke. According to the team leader

Longest dragon dance to light up Mid-Autumn Festival do in Sibu

SIBU: A dragon dance performance featuring the longest dragon in Sarawak will light up the Mid-Autumn Festival Night 2024 celebration at the Farley Sibu stage in Jalan Salim here on Sept 7 (Saturday) at 6.30pm. According to Farley Sibu’s human resources executive Sie Sing Ying, the event is jointly organised

Taking care of people’s needs key to growth

SIBU: Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Datuk Michael Tiang said it is a top priority in Sibu to grow into a world class city. He highlighted this goal even as Sarawak continues to forge ahead towards greater growth and development, spearheaded by the Post-Covid-19 Development Strategy

Farley Riang Ria attracts 2,000 participants

SIBU: Farley Riang Ria, an event dedicated to promoting physical health and well-being, kicked off today (Sept 1) at Farley Sibu in Jalan Salim here with an impressive turnout of 2,000 participants eager to engage in a variety of family-friendly activities. Designed to cater to all ages, the event combines

State’s key priority is sustainable development

SIBU: Development is the primary agenda for the Sarawak government, as emphasized by Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing, and Local Government, Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee. He highlighted that the focus is on sustainable development, ensuring long-term viability without compromising people’s safety and security. This kind of development offers

Court quashes man’s appeal against conviction, sentence

SIBU: The High Court here today (Aug 28) quashed an appeal by a 26-year-old man against conviction and sentence of three years’ imprisonment and a fine of RM8,000, in default, one year’s jail imposed by a lower court for riding his motorcycle dangerously on the road which resulted in a

Indonesian woman jailed six months for theft

SIBU: An Indonesian woman was today (Aug 28) ordered to be put behind bars for six months by the Magistrates’ Court here for stealing cash money amounting to RM7,000. When the nature of charge was read and explained to Jumaiyah Abdul Rasyid from Pontianak, Indonesia, through an interpreter, she understood

Free rabies shots and senior benefits

SIBU: A total of 68 dogs were vaccinated against rabies during a free campaign organised by the Sibu Division Chinese Community Leader Association (SDCCLA) in cooperation with the Sibu Veterinary Services Department. The vaccination drive was held at Zheng An Methodist church on Saturday. In addition to the anti-rabies vaccinations,