Monday, 16 February 2026

Author: Amyra Varkisa

GPS must win Lanang, Sibu

SIBU: All the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) component parties’ members have been told to ensure GPS candidates can wrest Lanang and Sibu from the opposition in the 15th general election (GE15). Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) President Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the two parliamentary seats, which have

Abang Jo visits food court for Dabai, Midin, Umai,

SIBU: Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari visited a food court at Jalan Jasmine here last night. He arrived at the Medan Selera, Kampung Nyabor Malay Union Club (MUC) food court around 8.30pm and received a warm welcome from the locals while some were surprised and excited

Analyst says he’s impressed with GPS candidates

SIBU: A political analyst is impressed with Gabungan Parti Sarawak’s (GPS) candidate line-up for the 15th general election (GE15). Datuk Peter Minos noted that the coalition is fielding an impressive array candidates – both veterans and newbies. “ GPS believes in grooming future leaders and this is vital for continuity.

GPS line-up good mix of experience and enthusiasm, says analyst

SIBU: A political analyst has opined that the line-up of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidates for the 15th general election (GE15) is a good combination of experienced individuals and enthusiastic newcomers. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) board director Dr Gregory Hii said the list had a good racial balance and also

UTS signs deal to tap global recognition

SIBU: University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) achieved another milestone on Tuesday (Nov 1) by inking deals to collaborate with the New York Institute of Finance (NYIF) and NIUFU Consulting Management (M) Sdn Bhd (NIUFU). Its Vice-Chancellor, Professor Datuk Dr Khairuddin Abdul Hamid said the collaboration is one of its efforts

PBB Daro launches election machinery

DARO: The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Daro branch together with its Women and Youth wings has launched its machinery for the upcoming 15th general election (GE15). PBB Daro branch chief, Safiee Ahmad, who officiated at the event yesterday, said the party would ensure it would win the Igan parliamentary

Book on 35 Iban Temenggong of Sarawak published

KUCHING: The Tun Jugah Foundation has published a new book titled Iban Paramount Chiefs: Temenggong Iban Sarawak, Custodians of Customary Law & Cultural Practices. According to a press statement, the book recorded the profiles of past and present Iban Temenggong in Sarawak. “This publication is the latest addition to the

Three men in Sibu face death penalty for drugs

SIBU: Three men could face the death penalty after they were arrested with drugs in two separate raids here. Sibu OCPD ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said on Tuesday (Nov 1) that the first case involved two men aged 40 and 45, who were arrested in a raid around 11.10pm at an

MoU between UTS and ACEC to pave way for new opportunities

SIBU: The collaboration between University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) and Asian-China Education and Culture (ACEC) will help enhance the university’s programmes, especially with China, says Professor Datuk Dr Khairuddin Abdul Hamid. The UTS vice-chancellor said ACEC would provide an important and strategic platform for UTS to explore new opportunities in

UTS can be gateway to China universities

SIBU: It is crucial for University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) to collaborate with the Asian-China Education and Culture (ACEC) as it is one of the universities offering higher education to the United Examination Certificate (UEC) graduates. According to Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation, and Talent Development, Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee,