Sunday, 22 February 2026

Author: Amyra Varkisa

PSB to dissolve after delegates confab on Saturday

SIBU: Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) is scheduled to hold its extraordinary delegates conference at Joystar Garden Restaurant here on Saturday (Feb 17). The party, in a press release today (Feb 13), said the agenda for the 3 pm meeting includes a resolution to dissolve the party. “The opening address will

Premier visits local Chinese leaders

SIBU: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and his wife Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang began their Chinese New Year visits in Sibu today with a visit to Chinese paramount leader, Temenggong Datuk Vincent Lau Lee Ming, at Jalan Camar. They were joined by Deputy Premier

Premier visits local Chinese leaders

SIBU: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and his wife Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang began their Chinese New Year visits in Sibu today (Feb 13) with a visit to Chinese paramount leader, Temenggong Datuk Vincent Lau Lee Ming, at Jalan Camar. They were joined by

Three injured as car plunges into ravine

SIBU: Three men were injured when the four-wheel drive they were in plunged off a cliff and crashed into a 15-foot ravine along Jalan Batu 6 here, on Monday (Feb 12). Sibu Fire and Rescue Department Zone 4 chief Andy Alie said firemen from Sungai Merah station rushed to the

1,000 visit DAP Lanang service centre CNY open house

SIBU: More than 1,000 people from all walks of life attended the Chinese New Year open house hosted by the Democratic Action Party (DAP) Lanang service centre at its new office here yesterday (Feb 12). According to Lanang MP Alice Lau, her service centre has been hosting open house events

No by-election needed with parties’ merger

SIBU: The Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) and Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) ‘marriage’ will not trigger a by-election. PDP president Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said that the move would be planned and processed in accordance with existing law. “We will not trigger a by-election, and we will not violate the

CNY open house with a difference

SIBU: The unique Teochew Association Sibu Chinese New Year open house that was filled with Chinese cultural activities here yesterday (Feb 11) captivated Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek. He said that unlike typical open houses centred around food, the event stood out for its diverse range of activities

SUPP branch leader appeals for a heart centre in central region

SIBU: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Dudong branch chairman Wong Ching Yong hopes a heart centre can be built to accommodate the needs of patients in the central region. “This is my biggest dream for the Year of the Dragon, for the people of Sibu. It is very urgent. If

Visa-free policy has attracted more Chinese tourists: Minister

SIBU: The visa-free policy for Chinese tourists has been proven effective, as evidenced by the increase in tourists to Malaysia. Tourism, Arts  and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the number of Chinese tourists has increased by about 35 per cent. “Even though yesterday we only had one

Indonesian consul general in Sibu for CNY reunion dinner

SIBU: The Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in Kuching, Raden Sigit Witjaksono, and his family, celebrated Chinese New Year 2024 here. They were at their good friend Datuk Thomas Tieng Mee Tung and his family’s home for the Chinese New Year Eve reunion dinner celebration. Both adults and