Author: Danny Wong

Man gets 15 months for assault

SIBU: A 27-year-old man will spend the next 15 months in jail after he was convicted of assault by a Magistrates’ Court, today (Aug 2). Zaipul Engkabang, from Jalan Hua Kiew here, pleaded guilty to the assault charge and the court sentenced him to 12 months’ jail and fined him

Man jailed for 12 months for attacking another man with axe

SIBU: A 27-year-old man was sentenced to 12 months’ jail and fined RM3,000 in default three months’ jail by a Magistrates’ Court here today (Aug 2) for an assault charge. Zaipul Engkabang, from Jalan Hua Kiew understood and the consequences of maintaining his plea of guilty to the charge after

Pelawan SUPP increases mobile service frequency

SIBU: The Pelawan branch of Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) is stepping up its mobile service for the people to air their grouses. Mobile service leader Ling Hua Wee said his side would provide the service thrice weekly in the morning on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. “We will chose coffeeshop

Man gets RM4k fine for trespassing

SIBU: A man was fined RM4,000, in default three months’ imprisonment, by the Magistrates’ Court here on Monday (Aug 1) for trespassing. Magistrate Punitha Sivaraji passed down the sentence on Aeddy Suhai, 32, from Batang Rassai after he pleaded guilty to the charge. He was charged with committing trespass by

Adapt to new realities, governor tells Lions

SIBU: Lions Clubs members have been urged to adapt to the needs of new realities and challenges. In making the call, Lions District 308-A2 Governor, Kapitan Connie Loh Ming Hua said Lions Clubs International is adapting to a rapidly changing environment. “If we are really serious about growing Lions Clubs,

New Lions chief finds true calling in service

SIBU: The incoming president of the Lions Club of Sibu Pahlawan (LCSP) believes service to humanity is his opportunity to share his knowledge, experience and love, to those who are less fortunate. Dr David Ling Sien Ngan said he is fortunate, because not only is he able to serve, but

Call for more talks on mental awareness

SIBU: Non-governmental organisations (NGOs), government and private sectors are urged to join efforts in holding more mental health awareness talks or courses in different community so as to heighten the public awareness of the issue. In making the call, Cr Ling Hua Wee said holding more community mental health care

Lions Club members converge in Sibu

SIBU: Lions Club of Sibu Pahlawan (LCSP) has warmly welcomed the early birds of their sisterhood Lions Club of Kota Budaya (LCKB) from District 308B1 upon their arrival at the Sibu airport yesterday. LCSP president Dr David Ling Sien Ngan and the board members were on hand to receive the

Woman fined for operating unlicensed music joint

SIBU: A 32-year-old woman was fined RM3,500, in default three months’ imprisonment by a Magistrate’s Court here today for operating a music cafe without licence from the local authority. Magistrate Mohd Syukri Mohktar imposed the fine on Dora from Kanowit after she pleaded guilty to the charge. According to the

Tiong lauds Sibu’s shipbuilding skills

SIBU: Despite being a small town, Sibu’s innate talents have turned it into the state’s shipbuilding prowess. Dudong assemblyman Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the quality and technology of the vessels built in here are world renowned, even as labour shortages have caused production bottlenecks in various shipyards. “Therefore,