Monday, 16 February 2026

Author: Amyra Varkisa

Branch recruiting only non-party members

SELANGAU: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Tamin Branch chief, Meyu Beruang has refuted claims the party was pinching members from component parties of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS). Meyu pointed out that the rumour came about because they have been active in recruiting new members to join the PBB branch. “We

School priority for next Lanang MP

SIBU: The construction of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Dudong, which was announced in the 2023 Budget, needs to receive special attention from the next Member of Parliament for Lanang. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Dudong Branch Chairman Wong Ching Yong said this includes fighting for the construction of Sekolah Kebangsaan

Beach clean-up to promote awareness

KUCHING: A beach cleaning programme was held at Trombol Beach to raise awareness on maintaining cleanliness and stop the disposal of rubbish along the beach. According to Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) deputy chairman Datuk Ahmad Ibrahim at the programme on yesterday (Oct 15), a beach clean-up is a better way

Committee tasked to identify cemetery site

SIBU: The newly launched Persatuan Jawatankuasa Pembangunan Kawasan (JPK) Jalan Dijih Maga was given the responsibility of identifying land to be used as cemetery ground for its residents as their first task. Tamin assemblyman Christopher Gira Sambang disclosed this when responding to Penghulu Christopher Chat who had requested for a

Timing right for DPM from East Malaysia

SIBU: The next prime minister should look into introducing additional deputy prime minister (DPM) posts for members of parliament from Sarawak and Sabah as now is the time, said Dr Gregory Hii. The Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Board member emphasised that the timing is right as the two states have

64 students from special education schools join sports day

SIBU: A total of 64 students from Special Education Schools joined a programme in conjunction with National Sports Day 2022, today (Oct 15). According to the president of the Parents Teachers Association of Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Pendidikan Khas Sibu Ismawi Sahari, there are six schools involved in the programme besides

Fire on third floor unit extinguished

SIBU: A unit on the third floor of a shop lot at Jalan Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adruce here, caught fire this morning. Sibu Central Fire station chief Suna Kaha in a statement today said that they were notified of the incident around 8.07 am and despatched firemen from Sibu and

Native body hails temporary ID initiative

SIBU: The founder of ICON (Independent Council of Natives) and chairman of Sadia-Rajang, Bill Jugah has applauded Women, Childhood, and Community Well-being Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah for the Temporary Identification Documents (DSITKS) initiative. In a statement on Friday (Oct 14) he said the initiative is a sterling example

State committed to home ownership goal: Tiang

SIBU: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government has always been implementing policies that benefit the people, said Michael Tiang. The Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government, said was is very fortunate to have had visionary leaders like Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg who

Fire razes longhouse; 25 left homeless

SIBU: A six-door longhouse and a semi-detached house were destroyed in a fire at Jalan Tong Sang here, leaving 25 people homeless. Sibu Sentral fire and rescue station chief, Suna Kaha in a statement today said they received a distress call at 9.15am and dispatched a team to the scene