Wednesday, 18 February 2026

Author: Amyra Varkisa

LTAT seeks investment cooperation with S’wak govt

KUCHING: The Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) is looking into investment cooperation with the Sarawak government. Its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Datuk Nazim Rahman pointed out that the state government was very active, and visionary and had forward-looking principles in terms of a sustainable economic agenda. “We are honoured and

160 houses in Sadong Jaya to be renovated

SAMARAHAN: A total of 160 houses in the Sadong Jaya constituency will be renovated through the Sarawak Housing Repair Programme for the Poor (PPRMS) for this year. According to a news report by Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS) today (Feb 9), Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Aidel Lariwoo

Teamwork crucial to spur devt in Simunjan

SIMUNJAN: Cooperation and teamwork between all the government agencies are crucial to spur development here said Rodiyah Sapiee. The Batang Sadong Member of Parliament, in a news report by Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS) today (Feb 9), said every agency should work together as a team to ensure the well-being

Arson suspect arrested in Sibu

SIBU: A man was arrested not long after he sparked a fire in front of the entrance of a bank in Jalan Kampung Nyabor here, yesterday (Feb 8). Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said police received a call from the public around 9.40pm last night informing them of a

Food aid programme benefits 200 B40 families in Lanang

SIBU: A total of 200 B40 families in the Lanang constituency here benefitted from a food aid programme. Lanang MP Alice Lau said the programme was organised by Lanang Service Centre together with a non-governmental organisation (NGO). “Eligible families will receive RM200 one-off from the NGO to buy basic necessities

Upgrading for Permai Lake Garden begins

SIBU: Package 1 of the major upgrade for Permai Lake Garden here with a total cost of RM3.388 million has begun. According to Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) Chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh, the project involves construction work on a 3 km cycling track and walking track. “This package costing RM3.388

Teacher scammed of RM25k in bogus job offer

SIBU: All it took was to promote and add the item to the carts in Shopee, and a 40-year-old school teacher earned RM200 commission from her first online task. Little did the victim from Sibu realise, the commission was bait that landed her into a part-time job scam mess, which

MPP chairman explains the need for a new office

KUCHING: The new Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) office is a long-term plan to complement development plans, said Lo Khere Chiang. The MPP chairman said the existing old MPP office does not have an auditorium, multi-purpose hall or gardens. Hence, the building that will be built on a 20-acre site will

Dr Sim: Govt has great plans for Sibu’s development

SIBU: Sarawak has experienced major changes over the past 10 years under the leadership of the late Pehin Sri Tan Sri Adenan Satem and current Premier Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said Sarawak had increased its revenue from RM7 billion in