Sunday, 22 February 2026

Author: Amyra Varkisa

Dr Sim and wife join Chinese New Year merriment in Sibu

SIBU: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian and his wife, Datin Amar Enn Ong Siok Ean, attended several Chinese New Year (CNY) open houses here on Wednesday (Feb 14). They began the day with a visit to the president of Sarawak Chinese Annual Conference (SCAC), Methodist Church, Dr

Sarawak govt distributes RM1.47mil in compensation for acquired land

SIBU: The Sarawak government has handed out compensation totalling RM1.47mil to 140 individuals whose land had been acquired to pave the way for a water supply project here. Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment, Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the compensation was for land acquired for the

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Four suspected gangsters nabbed in Pakan

SIBU: Four suspects allegedly involved in gangsterism were arrested in Pakan on February 11. Julau police chief DSP Andam Sulin stated that they were aware of gangsterism activity in Julau and Pakan that was brought up by Julau MP Larry Sng. “We have detained four suspects for investigation under Section

Premier concludes two-day CNY visit in Sibu

SIBU: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and his wife, Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang, concluded their two-day festive visits at several Chinese New Year (CNY) open houses here on Wednesday. Abang Johari and his delegation visited the residence of Public Health, Housing, and Local Government

Dr Sim on CNY visits in Sibu

SIBU: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian yesterday (Feb 13) visited the homes of Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) members in conjunction with Chinese New Year (CNY). The SUPP president, who is also Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government, was accompanied by wife Datin Amar Enn

Substantial budget for Sibu’s redevelopment

SIBU: Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced a significant allocation for the town’s development. The Premier said that while he is unable to disclose the exact amount at this stage due to ongoing planning, he assured that a substantial investment has been earmarked for Sibu. “I promise

Premier stresses economic structure for state’s growth  

SIBU: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has urged Sarawakians to embrace the resilience and strength symbolised by dragons in the Year of the Dragon. He said Sarawak remains committed to fortifying its economy to bolster revenue streams throughout 2024. “Sarawak is fortunate as from the year

Minister saddened by collapse of Bako National Park’s iconic sea stack

SIBU: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah is saddened by the loss of Bako National Park’s iconic sea stack, particularly from a tourism perspective. The Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts said the iconic sea stack was instrumental in Bako’s recognition as Sarawak’s first National Park in 1957.

Abang Jo calls for coordinated federal-state tourism efforts

SIBU: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has urged both the federal Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture and the state Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts to collaborate for the betterment of tourism in Sarawak. Stressing the importance of joint efforts between federal and