Wednesday, 18 February 2026

Author: Amyra Varkisa

Well-wishers throng PDP’s open house

SIBU: Some 10,000 people attended the Progressive Democratic Party’s (PDP) Chinese New Year open house at Li Hua Hotel here today (Jan 23). Members of the public from various backgrounds and races have been seen arriving as early as 8am, and their arrival was warmly welcomed by PDP president and

Ongoing cooperation between media, politicians vital to provide public with factual news

SIBU: Pelawan assemblyman Michael Tiang Ming Tee hopes for continuous collaboration between politicians and media practitioners in disseminating accurate news to the public. The Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government said that he acknowledges all the media practitioners’ efforts in delivering authentic news, especially in his constituency.

Placement of Indonesian workers to Sarawak underway

SIBU: The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Kuching is currently in the process of managing the placement of Indonesian workers to come back and work in Sarawak. According to the Consul-General of the Republic of Indonesia in Kuching Raden Sigit Witjaksono, almost 80,000 Indonesians had returned to

Man dies after crashing vehicle into tree

SIBU: A 42-year-old driver died after he crashed his car into a tree at Jalan Wawasan, here, early this morning. A team of firefighters from the Sungai Merah fire station was deployed to the scene following a distress call at 2 am. According to Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Zone

Move to distribute English books to rural areas

SIBU: The Nangka Service Centre and Yayasan Farley launched a ‘Book Drive’ campaign to collect 11,000 English books. Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee said the books will be distributed and priority would be given to those in rural areas. “These books will be

Singer dives into flooded drain to rescue couple

SIBU: A singer did not hesitate to dive into a flooded drain to save the lives of a couple after the car they were in skidded and plunged into it at Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman here today (Jan 19). The Iban singer, Watt Rock through his Facebook post, said he

Bukit Assek rep: Media practitioners, politicians need to work together

SIBU: Media practitioners and politicians need to work together to attract more youngsters to stay updated with the latest news via the mainstream media. According to Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek, the cooperation between both parties was important so that the younger generation would get authentic information and

MYAirline flies in to warm welcome

SIBU: People are welcoming ultra low cost airline MYAirline as another good option to fly to Kuala Lumpur from town. They feel it will bring competition right to the doors of existing airlines and in the process provide for more cheaper flights which in turn will benefit the local tourism

MYAirline makes inaugural KL-Sibu flight

SIBU: The country’s second low-cost carrier, MYAirline, made its inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sibu on yesterday (Jan 18). Upon arrival at 2.45pm, the flight, which took off with 178 passengers aboard, was given a water cannon salute. Federal Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Khairul Firdaus Akbar

Retired soldier found dead at home

SIBU: A retired soldier was found dead in his house at Pasai Siong Sibu last night (Jan 15). Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said his men received a distress call from the public around 8.23pm regarding the incident. A team from the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) was promptly deployed