SIBU: Sibu district police chief ACP Stanley Jonathan Ringgit has refuted an allegation by Lanang MP Alice Lau of a widespread online gambling here. At the ongoing Dewan Rakyat sitting, Lau had also asked what action the Home Ministry is taking against certain policemen who were allegedly in cahoots with
SIBU: A 51-year-old woman died of her injuries after a sago palm which her husband was felling crashed on her. The incident happened at a mangrove swamp in Dalat last Monday. Dalat District police chief DSP Roslan Leman said prior to the 11am incident, the victim, Agnes Tayok, together with
SIBU: There is a saying, “Don’t bite the hand that feeds you.” Clearly, a 32-year-old man from Sekuau Resettlement Scheme, Stapang near here has not heard of this. He assaulted his 61-year-old mother when she failed to give him money. Sibu district police chief ACP Stanley Jonathan Ringgit said at
SIBU: Parti Bumi Kenyalang (PBK) secretary general Priscilla Lau has accused DAP of taking a major U-turn. Priscilla said from a party that used to be vocal in championing freedom of speech, DAP had asked that the federal government act against Sarawakians who are vocal about their rights. Priscilla was
Express boat terminal gate locked; woman delivers child on bench SIBU: It was one nerve-wracking moment for an expecting couple and the paramedics who were there to help them. All they could do was hope for the best while help was on its way. The drama unfolded when the couple, a
SIBU: New Kanowit OCPD (Officer in Charge of Police District) deputy superintendent Tega Bilong has called on all police personnel to continue providing good service to the people regardless of their race, religion and social background. Speaking after receiving the duty file from his predecessor ASP Mohd Faizal Nawi yesterday,
SIBU: Avid singer Michael Yao not only won the heart of the judges but also the audience to win the Above 40-year old category in “I Want to Sing 2.0” singing contest. The contest, held for the second consecutive year, was organised by Nirvana Alliance Sdn Bhd on Sunday. Its
SIBU: Plans are afoot to set up an integrated one-stop centre called “Anggah Singgah” and a Soup Kitchen to provide a temporary stay for the homeless caught in the town during the operation. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the centre had
SIBU: All drink stalls at the forthcoming Borneo Cultural Festival (BCF) will not give out plastic straws to their customers in compliance with a ruling by the local council. The 16th BCF will take place from July 18 to 27 at its traditional venue, the town square. Sibu Municipal Council
SIBU: Social activist Hii Tiong Huat wants Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng to apologise for implying that Sarawak under GPS will go bankrupt in three years’ time. According to Hii, the statement made by Lim had downplayed the good works of the GPS government in administering the state. “Lim must
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