Saturday, 21 February 2026

Author: Amyra Varkisa

SMC commits to inclusive development and sustainability

SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) will be adopting the concept of an inclusive society in its town development strategy. According to SMC Chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh said an inclusive society transcends ethnic backgrounds, be it Chinese, Iban, or Malay, as all residents are integral to the fabric of

SMC street light project brightens Sibu’s key areas

SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) has made the installation of LED (light-emitting diode) street lighting a top priority, focusing primarily on commercial areas and main roadways. Its chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh said the council is actively implementing LED lighting across 20 different projects. “But priority is given to

Tiang adapts ‘Great Wall’ idea to address flooding issues

SIBU: Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing, and Local Government, Michael Tiang Ming Tee, has adapted the ‘Great Wall of China’ concept to tackle the flood issue in the Pelawan constituency. Tiang said that Sungai Seduan is an important river for his constituency, as all the drains in the area

Urgent need for public awareness in rabies prevention, says deputy minister

SIBU: Michael Tiang Ming Tee has stressed the need to increase public awareness regarding rabies prevention and treatment. The Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government said that while the number of rabies cases in Sarawak is currently under control, it has been increasing yearly. He pointed out

Number of post-bite vaccination facilities up from 30 to 91

SIBU: The number of healthcare facilities equipped with post-bite vaccines has increased from 30 to 91 facilities, Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian has revealed. The Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government said this increase will allow the public easier access to post-bite vaccination. “I would

RM1 flat bus fare greatly benefits commuters

SIBU: Inflation’s relentless ascent can often feel like an anchor weighing down our finances, but amidst this economic tempest, every government intervention becomes a beacon of hope. The Sarawak government’s initiative to subsidise bus fares here is indeed a boon for the people, particularly those who work remotely in nearby

Temple raintree stays evergreen and young

SIBU: Middle age is a time when many, if not most people, start sporting noticeably portly figures, wrinkles, telling cellulite and all the rest of it. There’s no escaping the toll Father Time takes on us. But the story is not necessarily the same in the natural world especially when

Tiong will deliver on promises, assures Teo

SIBU: All those who have applied for funds in the Dudong state constituency have been told to await their turn patiently. In making the call Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) Dudong Chairman Datuk Teo Boon Siew assured that Dudong assemblyman Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing will deliver on his promises. “There