SIBU: The Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) and Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) are expected to merge in December, said PDP president Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. Tiong, who is also the federal Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture said both parties need to thrash out a few matters for the merger
SIBU: A man is feared to have drowned after he fell into the river while loading goods onto the express boats at Pulau Babi here today. Fire and Rescue Department (BOMBA) Zone 4 chief Andy Alie said the incident, involving a victim believed to be a dock coolie, happened at
SIBU: A 20-year-old man was arrested for riding his motorcycle dangerously here last night (Aug 18). Sibu district police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the suspect was detained during Ops Samseng Jalanan conducted along Jalan Awang Ramli Amit and Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang. “He was investigated under Section 42(1) of the Road
SIBU: To ensure a more secure future for Malaysia’s multiethnic population, its citizens should uphold the principle that the country is made up of diverse ethnicities and religions, said Oscar Ling Chai Yew. The Sibu Member of Parliament (MP) emphasised that the demands of extremist groups advocating for a single nation
SIBU: A proactive approach to integrating sustainable practices, digital innovation, and inclusivity into the engineering endeavour is needed in today’s era. Following this, the Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing, and Local Government Michael Tiang Ming Tee said that as the engineering landscape is evolving rapidly, we must stay at the
SIBU: The Nangka Futsal Challenge is set to offer a total cash prize of RM20,000 to the champion of the tournament, which is scheduled to take place from Sept 9 to Oct 22. The competition is a collaborative effort by the Nangka Sports, Culture, Social and Unity Secretariat, together with
SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) has been asked to prune overgrown trees and trim thickets in Bukit Assek here. A concerned assemblyman for the area, Joseph Chieng Jin Ek, said the decades old tall trees and overgrown bushes are a safety hazard to residents and road users. “I hope
SIBU: The state Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) received a boost in the form of two outboard engine boats from Dudong assemblyman Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. The federal Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture said the boats are for flood rescue operations statewide. “Initially, we planned to provide five boats
SIBU: Ahead of the upcoming Hungry Ghost Festival on Aug 30, residents here are being encouraged to secure permits for conducting customary rituals openly during the occasion. The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) has issued a statement indicating that free permit application forms can be obtained at two locations: the SMC
SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) has conducted inspections of several public toilets under its jurisdiction as part of its efforts to upgrade the damaged facilities. SMC Public Health Standing Community Councillor Yiing Sy Huat said that the identified damages included water pumps, lamps, and other issues. He stated that