Wednesday, 18 February 2026

Author: Amyra Varkisa

Lorong Hose drain project to overcome flash floods

SIBU: A concrete drain project will be built at Lorong Hose here to overcome flash floods in the area. Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek said the drain, which is about 82 metres long and a 9.5-metre culvert will connect the existing drain to the main drain at Jalan

Deputy Premier Dr Sim and wife make CNY visits in Sibu

SIBU: Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian and his wife Datin Enn Ong paid several Chinese New Year visits to community leaders and chairman of associations here on Monday (Jan 30). Dr Sim, who is also the president of Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP), made his first stop

Public told to report fake RM20 notes

SIBU: District police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili is urging hawkers who fall victim to RM20 fake notes in Sibu Jaya wet market to lodge a police report as soon as possible. Zulkipli when contacted said that so far, no police reports have been lodged regarding the fake currency and advised

Dr Annuar: Complete your 20-hour business course before applying for funding

SIBU: Only those who successfully complete the entrepreneurship course are eligible to apply for assistance for their small businesses in the Nangka constituency, said Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee. The courses that run through a programme, namely Program Pemerkasaan Komuniti Berilmu, are jointly organised by Sibu Community College and Nangka Service

Dr Annuar calls for creation of light industrial park in Sibu

SIBU: The Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee called for the creation of a light industrial park to accommodate cottage industry operators in this area. The Nangka assemblyman brought this up while pointing out that many small business operators, particularly in his constituency, operate

Premier attends SMC’s CNY Open House

SIBU: Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg attended the Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) Chinese New Year 2023 Open House at Sibu Civic Centre here today. Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier Department

SK Batu 36 gets RM3,000 funding from Selangau MP

SIBU: SK Batu 36 received a total of RM3,000 from Selangau MP Edwin Banta for its study tour programmes. The cheque was presented by his special officer Jefri Ngelambai on Friday (Jan 27). The money is intended to cover the expenses of Year 6 students for a study tour programme