Thursday, 19 February 2026

Author: Amyra Varkisa

Tabung Baitulmal distributes Ramadan aid worth RM63,000

SIBU: Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) distributed Ramadan aid worth RM63,530 to 137 individuals and a tahfiz centre here yesterday (March 27). The presentation ceremony was officiated by its general manager Datuk Abang Mohd Shibli Abang Mohd Nailie at the Sarawak Islamic Complex Hall. The aid is aimed at easing the

Keep optimum level cleanliness at Ramadan bazaars

LIMBANG: Cleanliness should always be adhered to at Ramadan bazaars to ensure the health of traders and patrons. Deputy Minister for Food Industry, Commodity, and Regional Development Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail said the Limbang District Council (MDL) and the Limbang Divisional Health Office should therefore conduct inspections on traders

Road upgrades near INTAN roundabout result in road closure

KUCHING: The road near the INTAN roundabout along the Kuching/ Samarahan Expressway will be temporarily closed for road upgrading works. The Public Works Department (JKR) said the affected routes are from Kuching to Samarahan, Samarahan to Mile 15, Mile 15 to Samarahan, Samarahan to Jalan Mohd Musa and Jalan Mohd

MP allots fund for Ramadan activities

PUSA: Muslims, especially in Batang Lupar, are urged to celebrate the month of Ramadan by organising tarawih prayers, tadarus, and similar activities at the mosque. According to a news report by Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), Batang Lupar MP Mohamad Shafizan Kepli said such tradition is essential to enliven the

TYT, Raghad distribute Ramadan donations to At-Taqwa Gita Mosque

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud and his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Raghad Kurdi Taib, donated 60 packages of Nasi Arab here yesterday.   Astana Negeri Sarawak in a statement today said the event, which was organised in conjunction with the month of Ramadan, took

Village’s flood mitigation project starting soon

SIBU: Flood mitigation project at Kampung UsahaJaya Baru, Jalan Sentosa, Salim is expected to begin in the second half of this year. Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek hoped the project would put an end to the flash flood issue in the area. “The tendering process has been done.

Croc causes stir at Sg Merah market

SIBU: A six-foot long crocodile on the streets created quite a buzz at the Old Sungai Merah Market area here today (March 26). The reptile was spotted by many who watched from a safe distance, snapping photos and following its movement on the streets. Fire and Rescue Department Zone 4

Barbara Mendu, a great role model for Dayak women – Tiang

SIBU: The late Barbara Mendu, founder of Sarakup Indu Dayak Sarawak (SIDS), is a great role model and example in serving Dayak women in the state, said Michael Tiang Ming Tee. Hence, the Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing, and Local Government urged its members to emulate Barbara’s determination. “Although she comes

Six held in separate traffic operations in Sibu

SIBU: Six motorists were arrested in two separate operations conducted by the Sarawak Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department here recently. The operation, codenamed Op Samseng Jalanan, was carried out by 19 personnel from the contingent and the district’s traffic police at Jalan Awang Ramli Amit, Dataran Sibu. Sibu district police chief ACP

RM1.5 bil approved for infrastructure in Kanowit, Selangau

KANOWIT: Sarawak government has approved a total of RM1.5 billion fund for infrastructure facilities in Kanowit and Selangau. According to National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang, the project will be developed under the Rascom Development Agency (Rasda). “Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has approved an