Friday, 20 February 2026

Author: Amyra Varkisa

RM2 mill synthetic football field opens in Sibu

SIBU: The new 3.3-acre synthetic football field in the Permai housing estate, which cost RM2 million and is the first of its kind in town, has been opened to the public. Nangka assemblyman Dr Annuar Rapaee said that the synthetic football field comes with additional facilities such as parking lots,

Learn from Premier, PBB members told

 SIBU: The youth leaders of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) have been urged to learn from the Premier, who has extensive knowledge and a clear mission and has gained recognition for his leadership credibility on a global scale. Its secretary-general Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said that the playing field for

Do not rely on past achievements, Nanta tells PBB members

 SIBU: The longstanding Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) has played a crucial role in the formation of Sarawak, earning undeniable respect. Its secretary-general Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the party’s dominant position in Sarawak will continue to be strengthened through its dedicated service to the people. However, Nanta cautioned party members

PWD to study Abdullah’s bridge proposal

SARIKEI: A detailed study will be carried out by the Public Works Department (PWD) before approval can be given to build a bridge here. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this in response to Semop assemblyman Datuk Abdullah Saidol’s proposal that a bridge be built at Tanah Putih.

Youth must be proactive in facing digital world

SIBU: Youth are urged to be more prominent, dynamic, proactive, and aspire to transcend local boundaries, especially in the digital world. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing, and Local Government Michael Tiang Ming Tee said that the youth should always be prepared for social renewal in facing the increasingly challenging

Connecting villages to cities and towns by 2030

SARIKEI: The Sarawak government is fully committed to achieving its goal of connecting all villages to cities and towns by 2030. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said that the relevant ministry has conducted the research on the matter. “We need to build 5,000 kilometres of roads (in this

Raft safari returns to promote tourism in Selangau

SIBU: The highly anticipated Selangau Raft Safari (SRS) is set to captivate participants on July 29 at Rumah Seli, Ulu Mukah, as part of the Selangau Festival. Organised by the Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) in collaboration with Grit Event Management, the event aims to showcase the natural wonders of

Ministry still identifying site for larger health clinic

SIBU: The Ministry of Health has acknowledged the congestion issue at the current health clinic in Sarikei, which is caused by the growing number of patients reaching 600 per day. In response to Senator Roderick Wong Siew Lead’s question during the Dewan Negara sitting, the ministry stated that it planned

Sibu’s vibrant heritage in watercolours

Enter the vibrant world of Ting Ching Hua, a humble artisan who has devoted his entire existence to capturing the very essence of his cherished hometown, Sibu, through his extraordinary watercolour paintings. With an unshakable fervour for realism and a fervent longing to safeguard the town’s cultural heritage, Ting has

Durin likely to get a waterfront

SIBU: The Sarawak government is actively developing rural areas, including Durin, said Deputy Minister of Transport Datuk Henry Harry Jinep. He said the government is likely to approve an application to upgrade the Durin old jetty and transform it into a tourist attraction with a waterfront. “I believe the (Dudong)