Sunday, 22 February 2026

Author: Amyra Varkisa

Over 37,000 Kenyalang Gold Cards distributed in Sibu Division

SIBU: A total of 37,930 Kenyalang Gold Cards (KGC) have been distributed to recipients in Sibu Division thus far, says Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development noted that this number is out of a total of 273,979 holders throughout the state. She added

Ministry aims to empower women in business amid SST increase

SIBU: The Ministry for Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development is committed to empowering women to venture into business, especially in light of the Sales and Service Tax (SST) increase from 6 per cent to 8 per cent, effective March 1. “Starting today, the SST will see an increase from

Premier opens RM32 mil Masjid Al-Madinah Al-Husna

SIBU: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has named the new mosque in Sibu Jaya which costs RM32 million, Masjid Al-Madinah Al-Husna. According to Abang Johari, the mosque stands as an iconic structure in Sibu Jaya due to its unique kite-like design and distinctive colours. “Its colour

Development of Sibu Jaya assured

SIBU: The state government is committed to ensuring the development of the Sibu Jaya township, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. “One of the ongoing projects is the construction of the 6.75 km Jalan Sibujaya –Jalan Kong Yit Khim road, expected to be completed in one

RM200k project to mitigate riverine erosion

BALINGIAN: A project to mitigate the riverine erosion at Kampung Masjid Balingian here will commence in March. The project, which costs RM200,000 is funded under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) grant. A handover of the project site was conducted by Mukah Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) representative Nurul Lisa Raduan

TYT wife appointed as Girl Guides’ patron

KUCHING: Wife of the Head of State Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi has been appointed as the patron for the Girl Guides Association of Malaysia (GGAM) Sarawak Branch effective January 26. Sarawak GGAM chairperson Datuk Dayang Morliah Datuk Awang Daud said, the appointment was made in accordance with Section 2,

Loan scam causes woman to lose RM23,700

SIBU: A clerk here lost RM23,734 to an online loan scam. The incident came to light after the 30-something woman lodged a police report yesterday (Feb 28). Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the victim received a message from a suspect on WhatsApp on Feb 20. “Intrigued by the

A musical masterpiece from sape artiste Anderson Kalang, singer Calum Scott

KUCHING: Sape, the Sarawakian musical instrument, takes centre stage once again on the international scene as sape artiste Anderson Kalang and British singer Calum Scott team up to deliver a breath-taking rendition of the global hit ‘You Are The Reason’. Their heart-warming collaboration video, blending Sarawakian and British vibes, has

Collaboration key in preventing drug crimes

SIBU: Local community is urged to collaborate with the police in combatting the drug crimes. Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Datuk Dr. Annuar Rapaee pointed out the connection between drug abuse and major crimes in Sibu. “Drug abuse is a primary factor behind the majority of crimes