Saturday, 13 December 2025

Author: Amyra Varkisa

Car overturns in crash, driver sustains injuries

SIBU: A woman was left shaken after the Perodua Alza she was driving skidded and overturned in an accident along Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman (before the flyover) here early Friday morning. According to the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), they received an emergency call regarding the incident at 6:20

Man found dead in rental room

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A 31-year-old man was found dead in a rental room on the third floor of a building at Desa Ilmu here on Thursday. According to Kota Samarahan Police Chief, Supt Damataries Lautin, a report on the case was received at 4:25 pm. “Initial investigations found no signs of

Tugboat detained for failing to produce valid documents

MIRI: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Miri Maritime Zone detained a tugboat approximately four nautical miles northwest of Tanjung Baram for failing to present valid documents during an inspection on Thursday. According to Miri Maritime Zone Director, Captain Mohd Khairol Anuar Saad, the vessel was detained by a maritime

Viral dangerous stunt video leads to arrest

MIRI: The actions of a man performing a dangerous stunt to show off along Miri Bypass have backfired, as a 7-second video of his stunt went viral, leading to his arrest by the police. According to Miri Police Chief, ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah, the 21-year-old suspect was arrested at

Pulau Li Hua Waterfront tipped to become water sports hub

SIBU: The Pulau Li Hua Waterfront, venue for the Sibu International Powerboat Race (SIPBR) 2025, has the potential to become a leading international water sports hub, says Sibu Resident Abang Mohamad Porkan Abang Budiman. He said that with proper facility development, Sibu could position itself on the global water sports

Fire destroys six wooden quarters

SIBU: A fire destroyed six units of unoccupied wooden quarters at the 10th Battalion General Operations Force (GOF) camp in Jalan Lanang here on Sunday night (April 27). According to Sibu Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Zone 4 chief Andy Alie, they received a distress call at 7.58 pm and

Outgoing Indonesian consul general calls for continued Sarawak-Indonesia collab

SIBU: Outgoing Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in Kuching Raden Sigit Witjaksono has called for sustained collaboration between Sarawak and Indonesia, urging that ongoing efforts be carried forward even after his departure. Reflecting on his three-year tenure in Sarawak, Raden said he had witnessed notable progress in strengthening

Collective responsibility ensures success of SDGs

SIBU: The success of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in this town relies on the joint efforts of the government, the private sector and the local community, said Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) Chairman, Clarence Ting Ing Horh. Ting emphasised that everyone, from residents to businesses, must come together to create

SUPP Bawang Assan continues to engage with residents

SIBU: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan Mobile Service Team visited Jalan Sing here on Saturday to better understand the needs of residents in the Kwong Hua area. According to its chairman, Councillor Kevin Lau Kor Jie, the team received several pieces of feedback during their visit, including

Rohani Squad crowned badminton champions

SIBU: Rohani Squad emerged as champions of the Sibu Antidrug Squad Closed Badminton Tournament, held at the Badminton Court, Scout Headquarters, Jalan Awang Ramli Amit here on Saturday. Aktif Squad secured the runner-up position, while Prihatin Squad finished third and K.A.M.I. Squad came in fourth. According to Sibu Antidrug Squad