Friday, 20 February 2026

Author: Amyra Varkisa

Two held for drink driving in Sibu

SIBU: Two local men were detained during Ops Mabuk at Jalan Channel here last night (June 16) for pertaining to driving or operating a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration exceeding the prescribed limit. Sibu district police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the suspects, aged 25 and 40, were arrested

Overwhelming response to blood donation drive in Sibu

SIBU: The blood donation campaign, which was held in conjunction with the 60 Years of Sarawak Independence Celebration at the Sibu Indoor Stadium here today (June 17), received a positive response from the public. The two-day programme, which starts from 8am until 4pm, is jointly organised by the Malaysian Government

Over 40 rural projects in Ngemah listed

KANOWIT: Over 40 Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) projects  have been listed for the Ngemah constituency  this year. Ngemah assemblyman Anyi Jana said that the projects would be implemented after a meeting between the Sibu Resident Office and the implementing agencies. “In 2022, there were over 30 RTP projects in the

Make the term “Dayak” official, says PBDS

SIBU: The Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak (PBDS) has urged the government to officially recognise the term “Dayak” to replace the term “others” (lain-lain) not only in the race column of official forms but also under the relevant laws. Its president Major (Rtd) Moses Ripai said that until now, there had

Public servant in Sibu loses over RM8k to scam

SIBU: A public servant in Sibu was left stunned after losing RM8,999 to a fraudulent ‘Shopee Cashback’ offer. According to Sibu OCPD ACP Zulkipli Suhaili, the victim, a woman in her 30s, reported the incident on Wednesday (June 14). “The victim received a phone call from an individual claiming to

Rep on IRB board to benefit Sarawak, says deputy minister

SIBU: Sarawak will have a better understanding of its national tax contribution and its share of federal resources with the appointment of a representative from Sarawak on the Inland Revenue Board (IRB). Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Michael Tiang Ming Tee highlighted the significance of this

Retired teacher latest victim of ‘Insp Khoo’; loses RM207,000

SIBU: More victims of fake police officer ‘Inspector Khoo’ are emerging. This time a retired teacher here claimed he was cheated of RM207,000. Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri said the 73-year old victim’s trouble started when he received a call from an individual at about 10.40 am on

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Student survives fall from second-floor balcony of school building

SIBU: A Form 2 student survived a fall from the second floor of a secondary school building here on Monday (June 12). Sibu OCPD ACP Zulkipli Suhaili confirmed receiving a report from Sibu Hospital at about 7am regarding the incident. “After conducting investigations at the scene, the Crime Investigation Division

New elderly daycare centre to be built

SIBU: The Women’s Wing of the Sarawak Chinese Annual Conference (SCAC) of the Sarawak Malaysian Methodist Church is starting a project to build a new daycare center for the elderly in Jalan Archer here. According to Ting Mie Ching, the president of the Women’s Wing, the estimated cost for this