Sunday, 22 February 2026

Author: Amyra Varkisa

PDP’s pre-Christmas gathering unites 2,000 members in Sibu

SIBU: Around 2,000 members of the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) from various walks of life gathered for the PDP Pre Christmas Dinner here last night (Dec 24). The dinner was filled with various programmes, encompassing lively performances, lucky draws, and various interactive activities. PDP President Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing,

PSB set to join PDP before CNY

SIBU: Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) are expected to join Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the upcoming Chinese New Year, said PSB deputy president Dr Johnical Rayong. “I was informed by PSB President Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh that we received the green light to join PDP from higher-ups,” he

DNA analysis to be conducted on skeletal remains

SIBU: A deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) analysis will be conducted on bone fragments found at the drain at Jalan Bukit Assek here. Sibu Police Chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said that a total of 83 skeletal remains were found so far. “DNA samples from these bones will be sent to the Forensic

New Pemanca vows to resolve all issues

SIBU: The newly appointed Pemanca Paing Tawi pledges to assist the Iban community in addressing all issues they face by collaborating with existing community leaders. Paing said that there were numerous unresolved appeal cases in Sibu, involving disputes among longhouse residents regarding matters such as land and more. “Starting today,

Community leaders must neutral in politics

SIBU: Community leaders and ‘Ketua Kaum’ (KMKK) in Dudong are reminded not to take sides between political parties, but instead to carry out their duties without prejudice. Dudong assemblyman Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said that community leaders should not be tied to any political parties, as it will affect

Drop in fatal accidents, thanks to Ops Selamat

SIBU: Ops Selamat has shown a positive effect with the successful reduction of fatal accident cases or death among road users. Sarawak deputy police commissioner Datuk Ibrahim Darus said that the number of fatal accident cases decreased during Christmas celebration, citing that there were nine cases in 2022 against 12

RM300k fitness park to encourage healthy lifestyle

SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) has invested RM300,000 in constructing the Bandong Fitness Park in the Nangka constituency to encourage a healthier lifestyle among the community. The park features a dedicated path for public use, particularly catering to senior citizens, for exercise and walking. Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation,

200 children benefit from early intervention programmes

SIBU: Sibu Agape Centre is working with various health clinics in Central Sarawak such as Lau King Howe Memorial Children Clinic @ Agape to provide early detection, assessment and diagnosis, early intervention, specialised medical care, home ventilation and oxygen support and therapies for children with disabilities by various specialists and

Discount on traffic summonses on Dec 22 to 23

SIBU: The public will have a chance to settle their traffic summonses with a 30 per cent discount during the launch of ‘Ops Selamat’, coinciding with the Christmas celebration. Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said payment counters will be opened at Farley Supermarket on Dec 22 from 9 am

Petros goes red in gas cylinder exchange

SIBU: A total of 150 Petros liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders will be available for exchange during the ‘Exchanging Yellow to Red Gas Cylinder’ Program at Logos Methodist Church (SCAC), Jalan Tong Sang on Saturday (Dec 23). Bukit Assek Assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek stated that the program is a