Saturday, 21 February 2026

Author: Amyra Varkisa

Utilise association to help Dayak youth develop

 SIBU: Pertubuhan Belia Dayak Sarawak (PEBEDAS) plays a vital role as a platform for voicing the concerns and aspirations of Dayak youth. Hence, Machan assemblyman Allan Siden Gramong urged PEBEDAS members to fully utilise the platform to further develop Dayak youth. “It is not easy to maintain an association. Hence, I applaud

Keep seeking answers, Annuar tells graduates

SIBU: University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) graduates were on Saturday reminded that education is not just a means to achieve goals, but a lifelong effort for growth and enlightenment. Its chairman Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee, advised the graduates not to stop learning, questioning and seeking answers. “The world is evolving

UTS sets sights on 4,000 student population

SIBU: University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) is hoping to have 4,000 students in campus by the end of 2024. According to UTS Vice-Chancellor Professor Datuk Dr Khairuddin Abdul Hamid, with the help of the state government as well as collaboration with various companies, he is positive they will be able

347 UTS graduates to get their scrolls

SIBU: A total of 347 graduates will receive their scrolls during the University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) 7th convocation here. A total of 16 graduates will obtain their Masters’ and PhD degrees while another 331 will get their Bachelor’s degrees. UTS Vice-Chancellor Professor Datuk Dr Khiruddin Abdul Hamid said the

Sibu Bomba rescue toddler trapped in locked car

SIBU: Firemen swiftly came to the rescue of a toddler who was trapped in a car parked at a gas station at Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg here yesterday (August 4). Fire and Rescue Department Zone 4 chief Andy Alie, in a statement today (August 5), said that they received

Pustaka Sarawak to hold Multiracial Festival to enhance Bahasa Malaysia proficiency

SIBU: In a bid to enhance the command of Bahasa Malaysia among students from Chinese private secondary schools in Sarawak, Pustaka Negeri Sarawak is organising the first-ever Multiracial Festival 2023. Jointly hosted by Pustaka Sarawak and the United Association of Private Chinese Secondary Schools (SMPC) Management Board, the festival will

Plan ahead for street parade road closures

SIBU: Pay attention to road closures during the Street Parade rehearsals on August 10 and August 11, as well as on the event day, August 12. Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said that the roads will be closed from 5 pm until the end of the events. The affected

Concrete bridge replaces worn wooden

SIBU: The Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) has recently completed the construction of a new concrete bridge at Jalan Ting Sing Bawang Assan, replacing the worn-out wooden bridge. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan branch’s development and community chief Kelvin Lau Kor Jie said that this new bridge will

Revitalising and transforming Bukit Assek

SIBU: The Sarawak government has committed an initial allocation of RM1 billion with a bold vision to revitalise the dilapidated Bukit Assek area. This substantial investment aims to transform the town from an ugly duckling into a beautiful swan, befitting Sibu’s symbol, and turn Bukit Assek into another “Amsterdam” as

Council’s prompt action to repair roads gets praise

SIBU: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan branch’s development and community chief Kelvin Lau Kor Jie has applauded the prompt action taken by the Sarawak Rural District Council (SRDC) to repair the roads in Bawang Assan. Lau was happy that the council had responded to requests from the