SIBU, Sept 12 — Two men were charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today with the attempted murder of another man last month. Lionel Kho Kwong Teck, 33, was charged with attempting to murder Lau Ang Ho by discharging a firearm at him at about 5.20pm on August 24 at the Jalan Penyangkai Majau–Kanowit junction, […]
SIBU, Aug 25 — Police have detained two men following a shooting incident in the Simpang Jalan Majau-Kanowit-Song area, Kanowit district near here last night. Kanowit district police chief DSP Junical Ujal said both suspects were arrested at separate locations, with one of them believed to be the owner of the vehicle used in the
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SIBU, Aug 15 — A local trader lost over RM79,000 after being deceived by an offer of lucrative returns through an online prize draw scam earlier this month. Sibu district police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the victim, a man in his 50s, was first deceived while watching a live broadcast on Facebook promoting a
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SIBU, Aug 5 — Several areas here will experience a water supply interruption tonight due to repair works on major pipeline leakage at Lorong Salim 19 and in front of Ngu Chun Beng Workshop. Sarawak Water Sdn Bhd (Sarawak Water) central regional office, in a statement, said the interruption will be from 10pm until completion
SIBU, July 11 — An Indonesian couple was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment by the Sessions Court here today after pleading guilty to entering Malaysia illegally. Judge Musyiri Peet handed down the sentence to 39-year-old Heriadi and his 36-year-old wife, Keti, who were also ordered to be referred to the Immigration Department upon completing their
SIBU, June 27 — A forest and oil palm estate spanning approximately 60 hectares in Batu 9, Jalan Oya, has been engulfed by fire in a large-scale blaze that can be seen from the air, prompting authorities to deploy drones for aerial monitoring. Sibu Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Zone 4 chief Andy Alie confirmed
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SIBU, June 23 — An Indonesian detainee who escaped from the Sibu Central Police Station lock-up at around 4 pm last Saturday was recaptured early this morning. The 25-year-old suspect was re-arrested at Lorong Terap, approximately 1.4km from the station, at around 12.30 am. “The suspect was still in handcuffs and wearing the lock-up attire,”
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SIBU, June 22 — Police have launched a manhunt for an Indonesian detainee who escaped from the Sibu Central Police Station lockup yesterday. Sibu Police Chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the incident occurred at around 4 pm while the 25-year -old detainee was still under lawful police custody. “The suspect was on remand for investigation
SIBU, May 22 — A housewife in her 60s here lost RM447,300 after falling victim to a non-existent online investment scheme that had promised high returns but delivered none. Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the woman lodged a police report on Tuesday after realising she had been duped following 33 bank transfers to
SIBU, April 7 — A 42-year-old Chinese national was charged in the Magistrates’ Court here today with dangerous driving that resulted in the death of Sabah State Court director Marutin Pagan on March 30. Sun Xue Song pleaded not guilty when the charge was read by the court interpreter before Magistrate Romario Jonoi. He was
SIBU, March 22 — Residents in low-lying areas and those near rivers in the Sibu and Kapit divisions are urged to follow evacuation instructions immediately if their settlements are affected by floods to prevent any untoward incidents. Sibu Zone 4 Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) chief Andy Alie said that they are currently carrying out
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SIBU, March 19 — A retiree, in his 60s, lost RM371,199 after falling victim to an offer of high returns from a non-existent online business scheme. Sibu District police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the victim opened online business accounts on Amazon and TikTok after being introduced to the scheme by an individual known as
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