Sunday, 22 February 2026

Author: Amyra Varkisa

DBKU opens application for Ramadan bazaar lots on Feb 7

KUCHING: Application for the Ramadan bazaar trading lots in Satok, Semarak, and Sukma Ria under the Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) will be open on Feb 7 from 9 am to 5 pm. DBKU in a statement said there will be a total of 234 lots up for grabs and

Donation ensures quality hemodialysis treatment

SIBU: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has contributed RM189,464 to the Sibu Kidney Foundation (SKF) for enhancing its Reverse Osmosis (RO) Water Treatment System with cutting-edge Aeros AI technology. According to SKF Board of Directors chairman Temenggung Datuk Vincent Lau Lee Ming, the donation underscores SKF’s dedication

Want to learn basic and storytelling skills?

BY AMYRA VARKISA SIBU: Members of the public are welcome to join a two-day Mobile Journalism Workshop 2024. Organised by the Institute of Rejang Journalists (IRJ), the workshop will be held on March 9 and March 10 at the Kingwood Hotel. IRJ secretary Jane Moh Hwei May said that the

Pre-festive spring cleaning from Feb 1

SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) is kicking off the New Year with a spring-cleaning initiative that will be held from Feb 1 until Feb 9 in preparation for the festive season. “In conjunction with the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration, Sibu Municipal Council will put roll-on-roll-off (RORO) bins at

LAKIS kindergarten to have its own building

SIBU: The proposal for the Lembaga Amanah Kebajikan Islam Sibu (LAKIS) kindergarten to have its own building at Masjid An-Nur compound is underway said Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee. The Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation, and Talent Development said that the kindergarten is currently renting a house for its operation. “I

‘Enrol in Yayasan Sarawak international secondary school’

SIBU: Parents of Primary 4 pupils are urged to enrol their children to Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School (YSISS) in Sibu for it to begin its operations in 2026. In making this call, Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee said he already requested for the

Association presents aid to community rehab centre

SIBU: Residents of the Julau Community Rehabilitation Centre (PPDK) have received welfare assistance from Persatuan Kebajikan Teresang Dayak Sarawak. A 17-member delegation from the association, led by their president Robinson Corey brought the relief aid to alleviate the operational burdens of the centre. “Our presence is to lighten the operational

Teen finds niche as mobile barber

CITY life often leads us to overlook the significance of little things, given the abundance of resources at our disposal. This is in contrast to individuals in rural areas, particularly those facing transportation limitations.In Belaga, where the population is sparse and the conveniences of city life are distant dreams, an

Dr Sim contributes RM10,000 to KDJA for year-long activities

KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian has donated RM10,000 to the Kuching Division Journalists Association (KDJA) to support its activities throughout the year. In a statement today (Jan 21), the association said Dr Sim presented the donation to KDJA President Ronnie Teo during a simple ceremony held

Measures in place to address flooding woes in Kampung Jeriah, says deputy minister

SIBU: Several measures will be taken to solve the ongoing issue of flooding in Kampung Jeriah, particularly in Lorong 2B and 8. Deputy Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Minister Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee said among them are the drainage improvement works project which will divert rainwater from flowing into Kampung