Friday, 20 February 2026

Author: Amyra Varkisa

Water shortage hits Saratok District amid hot weather

BETONG: Several villages and longhouses in the Saratok District are facing a shortage of clean water supply due to the ongoing hot weather. Recognising the situation, the Saratok District Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) has taken action to address the issue and ensure that residents have access to water for their

Wan Azizah visits Juma’ani Pavilion

KUCHING: The Prime Minister’s wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail made an official visit to the Juma’ani Pavilion here today. Her arrival at around 10.59 am was welcomed by Sarawak Premier’s wife Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang accompanied by Deputy Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community

SFC seeks to get swiftlet farming in order

KUCHING: Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) has dismissed claims that it had released a statement instructing unlicensed bird’s nest operators to suspend their operations. On the contrary, SFC said it has been actively advising operators to apply for the necessary licences, ensuring compliance with rules and regulations under the Wildlife Protection

Unlicensed swiftlet house owners appeal to authorities to review ordinance

SIBU: Over 50 unlicensed swiftlet house owners in Sarawak recently organised a peaceful demonstration, appealing to the authorities for assistance following a ban imposed by the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC). The ban prevents them from harvesting and selling their valuable bird’s nests, causing a significant impact on their livelihoods. The

Guardians of Sarawak Chinese history

NESTLED in the heart of Sibu, the Sarawak Chinese Cultural Association has become somewhat of a sanctuary for history enthusiasts. Established in 1990 by the Chinese community, this much-treasured centre situated at Jalan Salim houses an astonishing collection of over 10,000 books. The collection includes journals and souvenir magazines that

Housing among benefits of Sibu urban renewal plan for Dayak

SIBU: The Sibu urban renewal plan is expected to benefit the Dayak community here in terms of affordable housing, community halls, and so on, said Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU) Sibu branch chairman Chambai Lindong. According to him, the development plan will also encompass the Dayak community, as they have been working together

Keep fostering unity, helping community, Dayak bodies told

SIBU: The Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU) has been doing an excellent job in safeguarding the welfare of the Dayak community, particularly those living in urban areas. According to the Minister of National Unity Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang, SDNU, along with Sarakup Indu Dayak Sarawak (SIDS), have been actively committed to

Bodies of teenagers feared drowned in Sibu found

SIBU: The bodies of teenagers feared to have drowned in a river during a leisure activity near Durin town here on Friday have been discovered this morning (May 14). According to Fire and Rescue Department Zone 4 chief Andy Alie, the search and rescue (SAR) operation for the duo today was

Two boys feared drowned in river, search widens to 2km radius

SIBU: The search and rescue (SAR) operation to locate two teenagers feared drowned in a river during a leisure activity near Durin town here on Friday has been expanded to a 2-kilometre radius from the boys’ last known location. Sibu Fire and Rescue Department Zone 4 chief Andy Alie said

SMC seeks to build trust with community

SIBU: The council is committed to a more proactive approach to interacting with the community. Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) Deputy Chairman Mohammed Abdullah Izkandar Roseley said the effort is to ensure that the council can successfully carry out its role in taking care of the area under its jurisdiction, which