Sunday, 22 February 2026

Author: Amyra Varkisa

Raya visits: 500 houses down, 22 more to go for Dr Annuar and Co

SIBU: Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee has his hands full – as far as Hari Raya visits are concerned. The Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation, and Talent Development and his entourage are scheduled to visit more than 22 houses in his Nangka constituency in conjunction with the ongoing Hari Raya celebration.

Worker killed in hydraulic oil drum blast

SIBU: A man lost his life when a hydraulic oil drum exploded at a scrap metal recycling centre at Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman here yesterday (Apr 18). Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said police were alerted to the incident at 1.30 pm. A team comprising officers from the Sibu

Liquor factory destroyed by fire

SIBU: A factory was destroyed while two others were slightly damaged by fire in the wee hours this morning at Tapah road here. According to Fire and Rescue Department Zone 4 chief Andy Alie, firemen from Sibu Central and Sungai Merah stations were promptly deployed to the scene upon receiving

Fast-track repairs for rundown schools save costs: Dr. Annuar

SIBU: Sarawak’s new policy to fast-track repairs for rundown schools and clinics using its own funds, with later reimbursement from the federal government, has the potential to reduce construction expenses. Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Datuk Dr. Annuar Rapaee said this was proven by seven schools built

No more trading in parking lots

SIBU: Traders have been warned against conducting business in parking lots and on the five-foot way. Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) deputy chairman Mohammed Abdullah Izkandar Roseley said that such activities were not only illegal but also caused difficulties for others. “Trading in vehicle parking lots and beyond the five-foot way

Govt staff remanded for alleged document forgery

SIBU: Two government employees, along with two others, have been remanded for three days, commencing today, on suspicion of cheating and document forgery. According to a source, the suspects, three men and a woman aged between 29 and 42, are accused of forging documents to facilitate the withdrawal of unclaimed

Keep your date with Karnival Kebudayaan Durin from April 26 to 28

SIBU: The Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) is set to host its popular annual event, Karnival Kebudayaan Durin 2024, from Apr 26 to 28 at Durin Bazaar and Durin Waterfront. SRDC chairman Sempurai Petrus Ngelai said the council has secured funding totalling RM100,000 from the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industries,

2,000 attend  PBB Nangka Hari Raya open house

SIBU: About 2,000 guests attended the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Nangka Hari Raya open house at the Sibu Islamic Complex here, last night (April 14). Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee and wife Datin Dr Haniza Zainal Abidin played hosts. Guests enjoyed a

Aidilfitri do draws 2,300, prominent leaders

SIBU: The Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr. Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, and his wife, Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, attended the Majlis Ramah Tamah Aidilfitri Bahagian Sibu here last night (April 13). They were accompanied by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, and his wife,