Saturday, 13 December 2025

Author: Amyra Varkisa

Bandong Walk upgrading project to begin soon

SIBU: Bandong Walk is set to get a facelift, with renovation and upgrading works to be carried out at a cost of RM1.7 million. According to Education, Innovation and Talent Development Deputy Minister, Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee, Bandong Walk – which has existed for over 10 years – has provided

TBS disburses RM112mil to support asnaf, rightful recipients in 2024

SIBU: Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) remains steadfast in its efforts to ensure that eligible members of society, particularly the asnaf group, receive what is rightfully theirs. TBS General Manager, Datuk Abang Mohd Shibli Awang Mohd Nailie, said that last year (2024), the agency disbursed RM112 million to those eligible and

PWD director made UTS adjunct professor

SIBU: Public Works Department (PWD) director Dr Cassidy Morris has been appointed as an adjunct professor at the University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) here today. According to UTS Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Mohammad Shahril Osman, the appointment will give students the opportunity to engage with an adjunct professor such as

Dispute-free NCR land key to progress, says Awang Tengah

SIBU: Native Customary Rights (NCR) landowners are being urged to resolve disputes amicably to allow the state government to proceed with surveying works crucial for land title issuance. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the Sarawak Land and Survey Department cannot carry out surveys on NCR lands

RM1,200 pocket money for Sarawak students to be paid out in June

SIBU: The RM1,200 pocket money assistance for Sarawakian students pursuing their studies at institutions of higher learning (IPTs) across Malaysia, which was announced last year, is expected to be disbursed this coming June. According to the Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee, his ministry

Work together to ensure SMC’s continued success, chairman tells councillors

SIBU: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) Chairman, Clarence Ting Ing Horh, has called on newly appointed and reappointed councillors to work together to ensure the council’s continued success. “This year, on January 22, our council was named champion in the Local Authority (City and Municipal Council) category for 2023/2024 at the

Dynamic blend shapes SRDC’s promising future

SIBU: Sempurai Petrus Ngelai stated that the newly appointed Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) councillor lineup presents a balanced combination of experienced senior councillors and energetic younger members. The reappointed Chairman believes this dynamic mix of perspectives will inject innovative ideas into the SRDC, while simultaneously retaining the wisdom necessary

GOF seizes logs worth RM5.7mil, arrests 4 locals

SIBU: The General Operations Force (GOF) seized 400 logs of various types worth RM5.7 million in an operation codenamed Ops Taring Libas at Jalan Selangau here yesterday. Sarawak GOF Brigade Commander, SAC Dr Che Ghazali Che Awang, said the raid, which took place at around 10.00 am, involved a team

Utusan Borneo’s Florence first Iban woman journo to head SJA

SIBU: Florence Nervyn from Utusan Borneo made history last night (Apr 4) when she was elected as the new chairman of the Sibu Journalists Association (SJA) during its annual general meeting and election of new office bearers held at Li Hua Hotel, here. She is the first Iban woman to

Restructure Melanau bodies to stay relevant: Len Talif

SIBU: Melanau-related associations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) across Sarawak should be restructured to enhance their effectiveness and relevance. According to Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh, while there are many such organisations throughout the state, some are no longer active. “We need to