Monday, 9 February 2026

Author: Amyra Varkisa

State plans housing project in Teku for young married couples

SIBU: The Sarawak government has approved an initial allocation for planning a housing project in Teku here, specifically for young married couples. Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee said the initiative is designed to support newlyweds in starting their lives together. “I humbly request

TYT attends Sibu Hari Raya celebration for second consecutive year

SIBU: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife, Datuk Patinggi Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, attended the Sibu Division Hari Raya Aidilfitri gathering here, last night (Apr 4). The celebration, held at the Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud Chancellor Hall, University of Technology Sarawak

Premier backs proposal for SMK Abang Ali construction

SIBU: Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has expressed his support for the proposed construction of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Abang Ali here. He said the Sarawak government is prepared to cover the initial construction cost, on the condition that the federal government reimburses the expenditure. “We are

Sibu may get its own ‘London Bridge’, says Premier

SIBU: The bridge connecting Sibu’s west bank to the town centre might resemble London Bridge, following Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s nod to a proposal by Nangka assemblyman Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee. “The Muara Lassa and Batang Rajang bridges have just been completed, and now Dr

Ops Selamat 2025: Sarawak records reduced number of road accidents

KUCHING: Sarawak recorded a total of 332 road accident cases over six days from March 29 to April 3 during the implementation of Ops Selamat 24 in conjunction with the 2025 Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations. According to Sarawak Police Commissioner, Datuk Mancha Ata, this figure shows a decrease from 354

Abang Johari continues Aidilfitri visits on 5 Syawal

SIBU: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg continued his Hari Raya visits to several state leaders in Sibu on the fifth day of Hari Raya. Abang Johari was accompanied by Utilities and Telecommunications Minister, Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi, as the accompanying minister. Abang Johari began his visit

Head of State leads Aidilfitri visits in Sibu

SIBU: Head Of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife, Datuk Patinggi Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, continued their visits in conjunction with the Aidilfitri celebration on 5th Syawal here. Wan Junaidi’s entourage included Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim

Sarawak students may get aid for accommodation

SIBU: The annual stipend of RM15,000 for students from households with a per capita income of RM1,500 per month or below is expected to include home or room rentals. According to Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee, the initiative under the Sarawak Free Tertiary

Site for Sibu bridge project still being finalised

SIBU: The project site for the bridge connecting Sibu’s west bank to the town centre is still being identified. According to Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee, determining the landing site for the project is crucial. “When building this bridge, the landing site is

Passenger vessel detained off Kuala Baram, two arrested for maritime offences

MIRI: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Miri Maritime Zone detained a passenger vessel and arrested two individuals for multiple offences during an inspection 3.7 nautical miles southwest of Kuala Baram. Miri Maritime Zone director Captain Mohd Khairol Anuar Saad said the vessel was intercepted at around 9.25 am yesterday