Saturday, 13 December 2025

Author: Amyra Varkisa

Powerboat race boosts local tourism, unity, global recognition

SIBU: The Sibu International Powerboat Race (SIPBR) 2025 is not merely a celebration of sportsmanship and technical prowess in high-powered water sports, said Sibu Resident, Abang Mohamad Porkan Abang Budiman. He said the event symbolises the revival of the local economy and progressive tourism promotion efforts, and serves as a

Sibu International Powerboat Race: Go for more global participants, says Tiong

SIBU: Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has called on the organisers of the Sibu International Powerboat Race (SIPBR) 2025 to intensify efforts to attract more international participants to the event. The Dudong assemblyman commended the organisers for successfully drawing about 262 boats to compete

SMC Cares app enables seamless parking

SIBU: The Sibu Central Market Multi-Storey Carpark is now fully integrated with the SMC Cares app, said Councillor Mohammed Abdullah Izkandar Roseley. The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) Deputy Chairman said that the initiative will help reduce congestion and confusion, making parking faster and more convenient. “No more long queues at

JPJ Sarawak vehicles undergo internal compliance audit

SIBU: The Sarawak Road Transport Department (JPJ) is embarking on an internal audit to assess compliance with vehicle standards and specifications among its officers and staff across all state and branch offices. The ongoing audit focuses particularly on the use of tinted windows and vehicle registration number formats in accordance

SSWF focuses on strong, strategic foundation

KUCHING: The Sarawak Sovereign Wealth Future Fund (SSWF) marked its inaugural year by focusing on laying a strong and strategic foundation, said Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima Sulong Matjeraie. The SSWF chairman said this was to ensure the fund was built upon sound principles, led by the right individuals, and

Abang Johari to launch Menara Rimbunan’s new facade

SIBU: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg will officiate at the Menara Rimbunan’s new facade and interior renovations launching ceremony on May 13. According to the group’s managing director, Datuk Tiong Thai King, the launching ceremony of the large-scale renovation project by the group, is held in

Sibu to kickoff powerboat event in Sarawak with SIPBR2025

SIBU: The town will mark the start of Sarawak’s powerboat racing calendar this year with the Sibu International Powerboat Race 2025 (SIPBR2025), set to take place from Apr 25 to 27 at Waterfront Pulau Li Hua. According to Sibu Resident Abang Mohamad Porkan Abang Budiman, the programme is organised by

Kampung Hijrah community hall to be built soon

SIMUNJAN: The long-awaited dream of Kampung Hijrah Phase 2 residents to have their own community hall is finally becoming a reality, as the project has received official approval and will be implemented in phases. According to Batang Sadong Member of Parliament, Rodiyah Sapiee, the village has long lacked any hall

Sarawak Gas Roadmap in final stage with slight adjustment

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Sarawak Gas Roadmap (SGR) master plan is now in its final stage, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Abang Johari said that a minor adjustment would be made to the existing plan, which had already been presented to Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar

Colouring contest promotes children’s environmental awareness

SIBU: About 600 participants, children aged seven to 12 years old, took part in a colouring contest organised by Community MADANI Norkiah together with KRT Sungai Empawah. According to Community MADANI Norkiah and KRT Sungai Empawah Chairman, Councillor Wong Hua, the event themed ‘Green Home, Our Responsibility’ aims to promote