Sunday, 22 February 2026

Author: Amyra Varkisa

Upgrading of Jalan Oya Phase 1 on schedule

SIBU: The Jalan Oya Phase 1 upgrading works progress remains on schedule, said its implementing agency, the Land and Survey Department (L&S). The department said the actual physical progress of the project stands at 81.72 per cent against the scheduled progress of 87.25 per cent, which is still on track.

Sibu firm praised for promoting communal harmony

SIBU: Amcorp Sibu Jaya Sdn Bhd has been singled out for praise for their efforts to bring together the community in Sibu Jaya for an iftar ceremony. The programme, which took place at the Al-Madinah Al-Husna mosque, was attended by over 1,000 residents with various backgrounds and races in the

New office bearers out to help school attain greater heights

SIBU: The newly elected president of St. Elizabeth’s Old Students’ Association (SEOSA), Eta Ting Ming Na, is committed to helping the school achieve greater heights with her committee. Ting said they would do whatever they could to help the students in their education. “SMK St. Elizabeth is the only girls’

Hospital receives equipment and facilities worth RM486k

SIBU: The Sibu Hospital has received donations comprising 185 items of medical equipment and facilities worth RM486,000 here yesterday. Among the medical equipment donated were an electrocardio scanner (Holter machine scanner), Keratometer/Refractometer, Gastroscope, and Transport incubator. Facilities donated also included air-conditioner, 10-inch exhaust fan, ceiling fan, queue management system, time-stamping

18 items under price-controlled list

SIBU: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has listed 18 goods under the Festive Season Maximum Price Scheme (SHMMP) for Hari Raya. The list of price-controlled items includes yellow onion, imported large red onion, white onion (China), curly dry chili, red chili, imported ginger, long beans,

Act as agents for the govt, media told

SIBU: The Sarawak government urged media practitioners and local university students to become “unofficial agents of information and public sentiments” on state government polices. According to Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information, and UKAS) Datuk Abdullah Saidol, it is important so that the state government can evaluate

Students encouraged to pursue internships with government agencies

SIBU: Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information, and UKAS) Datuk Abdullah Saidol encourages students to consider internships within state government agencies, with a special invitation extended by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Speaking at a breaking of fast ceremony with the Sarawak Public

Celebrate and spend wisely during Raya, public advised

SIBU: Ahead of Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration, the public has been advised to exercise moderation, in view of the escalating prices of goods. Deputy Minister for Women, Childhood, and Community Well-being Development Datuk Mohamad Razi Sitam stressed it is important to align festivities with Islamic teachings. “Spending should be according

Association honours outstanding golden knights

SIBU: The Sacred Heart School Old Students’ Association (SHOSA) presented Golden Knight Award to three members for their unparalleled contributions to Sacred Heart Secondary School (SHS) over the last two decades. The recipients were Tan Sri Clement Hii, Temenggong Datuk Vincent Lau and Dr Gregory Hii and they were lauded

31 bodies receive MRP grants

SELANGAU: Tamin assemblyman Christopher Gira Sambang recently disbursed Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants totalling RM350,000 to 31 organisations in his constituency. The recipients were longhouse village security and development committees (JKKKs), schools and houses of worship. Gira, in his speech, called on the recipients to use the MRP grants prudently