SIBU: The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD) Sibu has successfully seized 8.33 million cigarettes and undeclared liquor with a total value of RM6.32 million in a raid on a residential house in Brooke Drive here. State Customs Director, Norizan Yahya said the raid on Oct 10 was carried out as
SIBU: A delegation of Lions International District 308-A2 made an official visit to the Incheon Marine Sky MJF Lions Club in Incheon, South Korea, recently, in an effort to strengthen international friendship and advancing collaboration for the Asia Pacific Lions Leaders’ Summit (APLLS) 2026 to be held here in mid-July
SIBU: Sarawak’s education autonomy rights, which are subject to the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), are very important in creating a more efficient and quality education system in the state. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Youth Chief, Councillor Kevin Lau Kor Jie, said that various issues and incidents, including bullying cases,
SIBU: Sarawak recorded a total of 16,295 animal bite cases from January 1 to October 11 this year, averaging more than 400 cases per week. Bukit Assek state assemblyman, Joseph Chieng Jin Ek. said that, according to the State Health Department, these include 10,021 cat bites or scratches and 6,078
SIBU: Malaysia’s oil palm industry continues to grapple with persistent structural challenges, particularly in Sarawak, where labour shortages, external criticism, and rising sustainability requirements are placing increasing pressure on growers. Sarawak Oil Palm Plantation Owners Association (SOPPOA) chairman Datuk Joseph Blandoi said these issues have affected field operations and harvesting
SIBU: Two businessmen contributed to Sibu Hospital on Thursday, donating six air-conditioners and 12 electric fans to improve comfort for patients and hospital staff. Chuong Soui Chang, 78, who runs a bakery business, handed over six air-conditioners and an electrical distribution box to Sibu Hospital Deputy Director, Dr Nizam Ishak,
SIBU: District 87 Division S Toastmasters Sibu will be organising a Trilingual Public Speaking Competition at the Methodist Pilley Institute here on November 22 (Saturday), from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm. At a press conference here recently, organising committee chairman, Chiam Yong Biau, said that the competition aimed at improving
SIBU: A delegation of Lions Clubs International District 308-A2 recently visited the Incheon 354-F District of Lions Clubs International of Korea to strengthen friendship and promote the Asia Pacific Lions Leaders Summit 2026 to be held here from July 17 to 19 next year. Led by First Vice District Governor,
SIBU: The Sibu Automobile Repairers Association (SARA) recently held its Education Incentive Awards ceremony, celebrating 25 outstanding students. The recipients were children of association members who excelled in public examinations, ranging from Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) to tertiary education level. Bawang Assan assemblyman Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh, who officiated
SIBU: The Iban community in the Bukit Assek area needs a Penghulu to ensure that community administration at the grassroots level can be carried out in a more organised and effective manner. Bukit Assek state assemblyman, Joseph Chieng Jin Ek, said the appointment of a Penghulu would enable the administration,
