Monday, 16 February 2026

Author: Amyra Varkisa

GPS confident of victory in Sibu, Lanang

SIBU: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) victory in Sibu during the last state election bodes well for the coalition to wrest the Sibu and Lanang parliamentary seats in the uGPSpcoming 15th general election (GE15). Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee said, based on the voting

Pedestrian dies after being struck by motorcycle

SIBU: A man was killed in Jalan Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adruce here on Sunday (Oct 30) after he was hit by a motorcycle. Sibu OCPD ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said in a statement on Monday (Oct 31) that the fatal accident happened at about 9pm. “The motorcyclist was travelling from the

Youths told to vote for better govt

SIBU: Youths need to have a better government that can govern Malaysia well so that more opportunities can be created for them, said Oscar Ling. Hence, the incumbent Sibu MP urged all youths to come forward and exercise their constitutional right to vote in the upcoming 15th general election (GE15).

Women can swing it for GPS on Nov 19

SIBU: Votes from women are very important to determine Sarawak’s future as approximately 49.79 per cent of voters in Sarawak are women in the upcoming 15th general election (GE15). “It is important for women voters to choose GPS (Gabungan Parti Sarawak) to ensure a better future for Sarawak. So, we

Pesta Tasik Baru to be held again

BAU: Pesta Tasik Biru will again be organised next year following its successful 11-day run this year. The Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) quoted Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep as saying that the celebration of the festival this year was extraordinary with support coming from various parties. “Among

Two dangerous ‘stuntmen’ booked in operation

SIBU: Two male youth were arrested for performing dangerous motorcycle stunts on the road during an ‘Op Samseng Jalanan’ here on yesterday (Oct 28) night. Sibu district police chief, ACP Zulkipli Suhaili in a statement yesterday said that the operation was conducted at Jalan Awang Ramli Amit here from 9

Concern over express boats with nowhere to go

SIBU: A sorry sight of about 20 express boats moored at the Sibu-Kapit wharf, also known as Sibu Express Terminal, has left officials wondering what to do about them. Newly appointed Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Transport, Datuk Alice Jawan who visited the wharf could not help but notice

Sarawak records 59 per cent increase in voters

KUCHING: The latest number of registered voters in Sarawak stands at 1,943,074. Caretaker Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the number shows an increase of 59.14 per cent for the 15th general election (GE15) compared to the 1,220,960 voters

Union urged to support GPS government

SIBU: Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU) is urged to give undivided support to the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government led by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. In making the call, deputy premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the GPS government could provide development and help

NGOs urged to help provide palliative care

SIBU: More palliative care services should be provided for the growing population here, said Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting. Ting noted that previously when the local people wanted medical care, they had to go seek treatment either in Kuching or Kuala Lumpur. “Now we are expecting more health