Author: Gerald Lawson

Cops released on bail

SIBU: Two policemen were released on a bail of RM3,000 in two sureties each by the Sessions Court yesterday after they pleaded not guilty to gang robbery. Justice Caroline Bee Majanil ordered that the two accused, Mohd Redzuan Kamaruddin, 34, and Mohd Sham Lamunir, 50, to be present in court

Man shot dead

Hunter says he mistook friend for civet cat SIBU: A 31-year-old man has been arrested after he allegedly shot his friend dead during a hunting trip in Sungai Jelai Tatau in Bintulu on Saturday night. Tatau OCPD, DSP Dennis Bunyam said on yesterday that in the 10.30pm incident on Saturday,

Widow receives financial aid

SIBU: A widow Niga Imban has received financial assistance thanks to Rejang Pelagus DAP (Democratic Action Party) for its help recently. Niga, whose husband, Ulas Manggan, died a few months ago, received bereavement assistance of RM1,000 as she is a recipient of Bantuan Sara Hidup (BSH) and another RM100 from

Go for regular health screening

SIBU: The public has been advised to go for regular health screening so that they will know the status of their health. Speaking at a Health Screening Awareness Campaign in conjunction with the World Diabetes Day 2019 Celebration yesterday, Sibu MP Oscar Ling said one could prevent illnesses like diabetes

Man killed in collision with lorry

SIBU: A 38-year-old man was killed after his four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle collided head-on with a lorry in Kapit on Saturday. The deceased was identified as Collin Minggu from Rumah Lapek Sungai Yong, Kapit. According to the State Fire and Rescue Department, the accident happened at about 5.30pm along the

Biggest Sibu Tower Run next year

SIBU: The 2020 Sibu Tower Run will be the biggest ever event organised by Methodist Pilley Institute (MPI) Alumni Association. It plans to accept 1,000 participants instead of 300 as in previous years. The event, hosted by Sibu Municipal Council, will take place at 6am on March 8 at Wisma Sanyan,

Pasar Tamu, bin centre ready by early 2020

SIBU: A Pasar Tamu and a bin centre will be built for the people staying next to Lanang Bridge in Sungai Assan here. The centre is expected to be ready by early next year. Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) deputy chairman Robert Lau Hui Yew said that the bin centre

Support Warriors Day fund call

SIBU: The public are urged to show their gratitude to former navy personnel who sacrificed their lives for the sovereignty of the country by contributing to the Warriors Day fund. Dudong assemblyman Datuk Tiong Thai King said ex-navy personnel had sacrificed their lives to protect the sovereignty of the country.

Sabah teachers win Sibu Marathon

SIBU: Two teachers from Sabah yesterday stole the limelight at the Sibu Marathon 2019 by capturing the Men and Women’s Open 42KM. Sapirin,39, from Kundasan, Sabah, who was competing in the marathon for the first time, captured the first position with a time of three hours. He ran faster by

Racer breaks leg avoiding floating wood

KANOWIT: A 36-year-old power boat racer sustained a severe injury to his right leg during the Kanowit powerboat race here yesterday. Kanowit OCPD Dep Supt Tega Bilong revealed that the victim was one of the 13 powerboat racers who were competing in the first leg of the 50hp category at