Saturday, 12 April 2025

Author: Danny Wong

Senior citizen fined RM2,000 for tampering with electricity cable

SIBU: A man was on Tuesday (March 4) produced in the Magistrates’ Court here to face a charge of mischief for causing wrongful loss to Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) by altering its electricity utility cable. When the nature of charge was read and explained to Yong Ing Ho, 71, through

21 individuals complete 11-week elderly care course

SIBU: A total of 21 participants successfully completed an 11-week elderly care course held at Methodist Pilley Institute (MPI) premises here recently. The participants, apart from locals, also hailed from as far as Kuantan, Sabah and Miri. Presenting the certificates of graduation to the participants was Sarawak Business Federation (SB)

Improve your business skills at this workshop

SIBU: Local entrepreneurs in Kapit have the opportunity to improve their skills through the ‘Marketing Mastery: Unlock Your Marketing Workshop’ which will be held on Mar 8, from 9 am to 4 pm at Kapit Digital Innovation Hub. The one-day workshop aims to provide participants with the latest marketing techniques,

Water disruptions leave residents high and dry

SIBU: Recent delays in water pipe repair work by the Sibu Water Board (SWB) have once again caused the town to experience over 24 hours without water, sparking public dissatisfaction. Pointing out this, Sibu Member of Parliament, Oscar Ling Chai Yew urged the Sarawak government to prioritise and improve Sibu’s

Concerns raised over delayed welfare assistance disbursements in Sibu

SIBU: Irene Wong, the special assistant to Sibu MP Oscar Ling Chai Yew, stated that some local recipients of welfare assistance funds have recently reported delays in the government’s disbursement of these funds. She noted that instead of receiving the payments on a fixed date, some recipients have had to

SUPP Bukit Assek to distribute gifts for Women’s Day

SIBU: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bukit Assek Women Section and Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek’s Service Centre is set to jointly organise the International Women’s Day Care Initiative from March 1 to 9. According to Joseph, the initiative — part of the “I Love Bukit Assek”

Subsidised food event draws huge crowd

SIBU: The service centre of Sibu MP Oscar Ling Chai Yew organised a subsidised food event at Kim Hock Supermarket on Dr Wong Soon Kai Road on Saturday (Feb 22), distributing 1,000 packages of discounted food. According to Ling, the event received an overwhelming response from the public, with all

25-year legacy of service praised

SIBU: The Lions Club of Sibu Pahlawan (LCSP) has been praised for its active role and the deep respect and support it has garnered over the years. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian commended the club’s dedicated members for their unwavering service and commitment. Speaking at LCSP’s 25th

RM1.8 mln lost in housing construction scam

SIBU: More than 20 individuals have fallen victim to a housing construction scam, including cases of complete house construction and renovations, with estimated losses totalling RM1.8 million. According to National Consumer Action Council (MTPN) Sibu branch chairman, Lucas Lau, the scam began with advertisements on Facebook from a contractor company

Sarawak’s tourism thrives as Asean Lions Leaders Summit kicks off in Sibu

SIBU: Sarawak’s tourism sector continues to flourish, with visitor arrivals and economic contributions on an upward trend. This was highlighted by Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Sebastian Ting, at the opening ceremony of the Asean Lions Leaders Summit 2025 held at a leading hotel here