MPI-ACCA sign MoU on dual diploma certification
SIBU: A virtual signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Methodist Pilley Institute (MPI) and Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) for a dual diploma certification was held at the former’s premises here Wednesday (Aug 23).The MoU was sealed between MPI’s Chief Executive Officer Hii King Kai and Andrew Lin, a representative from ACCA […]
Four made homeless in afternoon fire
SIBU: A family of four were made homeless after a fire engulfed their residence in a Ta Ann Plywood employee flat on Wednesday (Aug 23).Fortunately, there were no reported injuries or casualties among the tenants during the incident which occurred at around 2pm.The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) dispatched firefighters from the Sungai Merah station […]
Woman gets RM10,000 fine for unregistered products
SIBU: The Sessions Court fined a woman RM10,000, in default, six months’ imprisonment on two counts of violating the Control of Drugs and Cosmetics Regulatons 1984.Judge Marutin Pagan fined 42-year-old Nurmala Zakiah Mohamad, RM5,000 in default three months’ jail on each charge.According to the first charge, she was accused of selling 12 unregistered products at […]
Driver, passenger injured in collision
SIBU: A driver and his passenger sustained light injuries following a two-vehicle collision at the Rejang Park traffic light intersection today. The accident involving a Perodua Myvi and Toyota Avanza, happened at around 2.40 pm. Civil Defence Force (APM) Sibu district officer Major Wan Mohd Jabir Wan Mohd Badrudin said a team was deployed to […]
Habitual drug offence earns man five years
SIBU: A 38-year-old man was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment by the Sessions Court here today for repeatedly abusing drugs.Judge Marutin Pagan also ordered Fayrafik Hayrery Taha from Kampung Hilir, Kuala Matu, to get a lash of the cane as penalty.Fayrafik had earlier pleaded guilty to taking amphetamine and methamphetamine, an offence under Section 15(1)(a) […]
PDP-PSB merger likely to take place in December
SIBU: The Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) and Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) are expected to merge in December, said PDP president Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. Tiong, who is also the federal Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture said both parties need to thrash out a few matters for the merger to materialise. “We can be […]
Dock coolie feared drown after falling into river
SIBU: A man is feared to have drowned after he fell into the river while loading goods onto the express boats at Pulau Babi here today. Fire and Rescue Department (BOMBA) Zone 4 chief Andy Alie said the incident, involving a victim believed to be a dock coolie, happened at around 12.30 pm. “A team […]
Civil servant loses RM37,300 in phone scam
SIBU: A civil servant has fallen victim to a gambling and fake investment syndicate, resulting in the loss of RM37,300 after being deceived by individuals impersonating officials.The incident transpired on July 22 when the victim, in her 30s, received a call from a person posing as a representative from the Department of Communications and Multimedia.According […]
Worker loses RM18,350 in scam
SIBU: A private sector employee has fallen prey to a scam, losing RM18,350 to fraudsters who impersonated law enforcement officials. According to Sibu’s police chief, ACP Zulkipli Suhaili, the incident occurred on July 31 when the victim, in her 20s, received a call from an individual pretending to be from the Sarawak Customs Department. In […]
World Suicide Prevention Day event on Sept 9
SIBU: In a world where the significance of mental health is gaining widespread recognition, an upcoming event, with the theme, ‘Creating Hope Through Action’ is scheduled to take place at the ground floor of Wisma Sanyan here on Sept 9 in conjunction with the World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD).The event’s triennial theme used for WSPD, […]
