Friday, 20 February 2026

Author: Amyra Varkisa

Sarawak Native Court urged to speed up cases

SIBU: The Sarawak Native Court is urged to expedite it efforts to solve outstanding cases at the District and Resident Native Courts. Deputy Minister in Sarawak Premier’s Department (Native Law and Customs) Jefferson Jamit Unyat described the efforts of the Native Court as satisfactory. However, he said there were still

Deputy minister ends visit to Sarawak with Raya Gawai SIBUfm event

SIBU: The Deputy Minister for Communications and Digital Teo Nie Ching ended her two-day working day to Sarawak by attending the Raya Gawai SIBUfm programme here, yesterday (May 4). Teo, accompanied by Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii, to the Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) Auditorium, was welcomed by Sarawak Broadcasting

Sibu needs Native Court Complex, says DO

SIBU: Sibu District Officer Khalid Andong is appealing for a Native Court Complex (Kompleks Mahkamah Bumiputera) to be established in the district to cater to the legal needs of natives. According to Khalid, the existing Native Court here has limited space, including a lack of proper place for filing and

Putrajaya, S’wak determined to develop communications network: Teo

SIBU: The Ministry of Communications and Digital and the Sarawak government are determined to continue advancing the telecommunications network here and in the populated areas in the region. Deputy Minister Teo Nie Ching said her ministry is working to expand the 5G network by the end of this year by

Housing developers given three months to follow SOP 

SIBU: Local housing developers are given three months to adhere to the standard operating procedure (SOP) for a cleaner environment, said Chieng Jin Ek. The Bukit Assek assemblyman said that the decision was met following a meeting that was convened due to several complaints by the public who have been

Perkim Sarawak launches 2022-2027 strategic plan

SIBU: A handbook has been launched on the strategic directions of the Malaysian Islamic Welfare Organisation (Perkim) Sarawak. Also launched together with the Perkim Sarawak 2022-2027 Direction Book here on Saturday (April 29) was the Perkim Sarawak 1989-2022 Book. The launching was officiated by the Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation

Allow heavier lorry loads on the road: Lee

SIBU: Lorries carrying goods should be allowed to ferry heavier loads now that road quality has improved across Sarawak. The state Transport Ministry has proposed that the permissible weight of lorries carrying goods be increased to between 38 tonnes and 44 tonnes. Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the

Lorry terminals in major towns; Miri pilot project

SIBU: The State Ministry of Transport is committed to building lorry terminals in major towns throughout the state. Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the lorry terminals would facilitate better movement of heavy vehicles and provide more efficient service to the business community. “I am happy to inform that

Help build Madani community, Premier tells Perkim

SIBU: The Malaysian Islamic Welfare Organisation (Perkim) Sarawak has been urged to play a role in the government’s efforts to form a ‘masyarakat Madani’ made up of various races in Malaysia. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari said it needs to be done due to the various social problems,

Pewaris-PBB 1828 a potent vehicle for youths

SIBU: Kelab Belia Rumpun Pewaris (Pewaris) is not only a platform for youth here to gather and share their opinions but can also be an early route to entering the world of politics. According to Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee, Pewaris and Parti