Friday, 20 February 2026

Author: Amyra Varkisa

First phase of parks upgrading works completed

SIBU: The first phase of four parks upgrading projects in Pelawan constituency which commenced in February this year, has been completed. Pelawan assemblyman Michael Tiang Ming Tee took to his Facebook page to share this positive news with the public. “We have finally completed the first phase (of upgrading) works

SMC cracks down on illegal eateries

SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) is taking action to deal with the growing problem of eateries operating without licenses here. Chairman of SMC Clarence Ting Ing Horh said the importance of a meeting between SMC, the operators of these unlicensed eateries, and the Fire and Rescue Department to address

SMC will launch smart parking system

SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) plans to be the first local authority in Sarawak to introduce a smart vehicle parking system. Its chairman, Clarence Ting Ing Horh, said that unlike other local councils that have hired contractors to manage parking, SMC has been taking care of it on their

High achievers get education incentives

SIBU: Thirty-six students of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Bukit Assek received education incentives for their outstanding performances in the recent Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination. They received the incentives from Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek during a presentation ceremony at the school hall here, yesterday (June 27). The

Rural project funds upgrade for basketball court

SIBU: The basketball court at SMK Bukit Assek is set to undergo upgrades to improve the comfort of its students. Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek announced that the school had approached him with their concerns. In response, Chieng allocated RM50,000 from the Rural Transformation Project (RTP) to carry

Cash aid and grants for women

SARIKEI: The Ministry for Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development is taking important steps to empower women economically in the state. These efforts aim to ensure that women can compete effectively and not be left behind in the development process. Its minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that one of

Safety No. 1 priority at early childhood education institutions, says Fatimah

SIBU: The government is giving top priority to the safety of children in nurseries and kindergartens, said Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The Minister for Women, Early Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development said such institutions adhere to safety regulations before they can be registered, including the condition of the premises and

Police detain three for dangerous riding

SIBU: Three men, including two teenagers, were apprehended here last night in for engaging in dangerous motorcycle riding. Sibu district police chief, ACP Zulkipli Suhaili, revealed that the three suspects, aged 15, 17, and 23, were taken into custody during a special operation known as ‘Ops Samseng Jalanan,’ which took

Indoor stadium suitable for Pasar Ria event

SIBU: The Sibu Indoor Stadium has been identified as a suitable venue for the proposed quarterly Program Pasar Ria. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Michael Tiang said the programme is expected to start in the next quarter, providing an opportunity for entrepreneurs to introduce and market

Sales assistant loses RM48,000 to job scam

SIBU: A woman’s hopes to earn more with a part-time job were dashed when she ended up losing more than RM48,000 to an online job scam. Sibu Police Chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the 30-something sales assistant claimed that on June 10, she came across a Facebook advertisement for a