Thursday, 12 February 2026

Author: Amyra Varkisa

GOF seizes items worth over RM154k in raid

ENGKILILI: Items worth an estimated RM154,450 were seized following a raid on an illegal cockfighting gambling den here by the General Operations Force (GOF) 10th Battalion on Sunday. GOF Sarawak Brigade commander SAC Dr Che Ghazali Che Awang said the raid, at around 1.30 pm, also led to the arrest

504 food baskets delivered to flood victims

SIBU: Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek distributed 504 food baskets to residents of longhouses in the Sungai Salim area on Sunday (March 23). The aid was provided to those affected by floods caused by the high tide phenomenon since last Friday. The food assistance was channelled through the

Minister assures aid for all flood victims

KANOWIT: Minister of National Unity Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang has pledged to continue monitoring the flood situation here. “We will do our very best to ensure that aid reaches every individual in need. “All efforts will continue to support the recovery of the affected areas,” he said in a Facebook

Sibu Jaya’s Iftar Carnival draws over 3,000 visitors

SIBU: The Iftar Carnival Ramadan Bazaar Sibu Jaya was a resounding success, drawing a crowd of over 3,000 enthusiastic visitors who arrived as early as 5 pm to soak in the festive atmosphere and break their fast together.  Organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) in collaboration

Tiong allocates RM260,000 for Sibu Hospital upgrades

SIBU: Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has allocated RM260,000 to Sibu Hospital for facility upgrades, focusing on improving patient comfort and working conditions for healthcare personnel.  Tiong, who is also the Dudong assemblyman, said the funds will be used to install 37 air conditioners

RTD distributes more than 500 packs of bubur lambuk

SIBU: The Road Transport Department (RTD) Sibu Recreation Club distributed more than 500 packs of bubur lambuk here today. They distributed them to customers at the RTD Sibu Branch office and road users along Jalan Oya Lama. “The porridge was prepared through a communal cooking effort by RTD Sibu staff,”

Disaster victims at PPS continue to increase

KUCHING: The number of flood and landslide victims at temporary evacuation centres (PPS) across Sarawak continues to rise. However, two PPS recorded a decrease in evacuees compared to this morning. As of 4 pm today (March 22), the total number of evacuees due to floods and landslides stood at 1,293,

Federal government assistance sought in river dredging efforts

SIBU: Federal Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing hopes that the federal government will assist with dredging work on the Rajang and Igan rivers. Tiong, who is also the Dudong assemblyman, said that he recently discussed the matter with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. “We

Flood cause at Durin Bridge to be studied

SIBU: The Public Works Department (PWD) is studying the cause of the flooding that affected the Durin Bridge which is part of the Pan Borneo Highway, said Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. The Infrastructure and Port Development Minister said that he had also instructed the PWD to propose a solution

Safety warning lines installed as crucial precaution

SIBU: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan branch installed red-and-white safety warning lines today to mark hazardous sections of the flooded road at Sungai Sadit here. Its chairman Kevin Lau Kor Jie said they received calls from villagers yesterday about rising water levels and severe flooding in low-lying