Author: Danny Wong

Installation cum fund raising banquet

SIBU: Lions Club of Sibu Pahlawan is all set for its upcoming 24th installation cum fund raising banquet at Kingwood Hotel Regalia Ballroom on July 30 at 6.30pm. According to the Club’s president Dr David Ling Sien Ngan, Lions District 308-A2 Governor Kapitan Connie Loh Ming Hua will be the

One month’s jail and fine for thief

SIBU: A 35-year-old man from Bintangor realised too late the folly of his act to steal a water jet after he was sentenced to one month’s imprisonment and fined RM1,000 in default of one month’s jail by the Magistrate’s Court here today. Fareez pleaded guilty to the charge before Magistrate

Man gets three months imprisonment for damaging SUV

SIBU: A man was fined RM3,000, in default three months’ jail, by the Magistrates’ Court for committing mischief. Magistrate Punitha Sivaraji handed down the sentence after Rahmat Abdullah, 44, pleaded guilty. The accused was charged with damaging the front windscreen of a Perodua Kembara SUV parked by the roadside of

Mischief lands local in prison

SIBU: A local man will spend the next three months in prison after he failed to pay a fine for committing mischief. Magistrate Punitha Sivaraji fined Gerald Chua Kah Cheah a sum of RM2,500, in default three months’ imprisonment after convicting him of the offence. Chua, 30, from Jalan Selasih

Night of thanksgiving for Sarawak Day

SIBU: A Sarawak Day Thanksgiving Prayer Night will be held on July 21 at the Sungai Merah Heritage Walk here from 7.30pm. The prayer event is being organised by Prayer United Sarawak Central Zone (PUSCZ), a prayer movement consisting of the main denominations and most of the independent churches in

The new 2022 Nissan Serena S-Hybrid MPV has arrived

SIBU: Ngu Brothers Motor Service Sdn Bhd (Ngu Brothers) launched the new 2022 Nissan Serena S-Hybrid MPV with 360 degree safety shield at its showroom in Salim Road here, yesterday (July 15). Ngu Brothers’s managing director Datuk Seri Peter Ngu Ung Yong and executive director Datin Seri Esther Kong Sing

Over 20 partake in health project

SIBU: Lions Club of Sibu Pahlawan (LCSP) and Sarawak Zhang Clan Association (SZCA) Women’s Section have successfully organised a health scanning project. It was actively participated by SZCA’s Women Section and the directors of LCSP, with more than 20 women participating in the scanning. The health scan was conducted by

Colouring contests beneficial to children

SIBU: The participation of children in colouring contests will expose them to the public and unearth their potential talents and skills. Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek said participation in such activities should therefore be encouraged among children. “We cannot lock down ourselves again after two years of the

New Sungai Merah market centre soon

SIBU: The old Sungai Merah market centre here will be demolished to pave way for more modern and contemporary double-storey market building costing RM4.55 million. It is expected to be completed in 18 months’ time. According to Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) Market and Petty Traders Standing Committee chairman Cr. Albert

For slashing another, man gets five months in prison

SIBU: The Magistrates’ Court here has fined a 37-year-old man RM4,000, in default five months’ imprisonment, for assault. Magistrate Mohd Syukri Mokhtar passed sentence on Zapril from Jalan Masjid after he pleaded guilty today. According to the charge sheet, the accused had voluntarily caused hurt to a 46-year-old man by