Thursday, 12 February 2026

Author: Amyra Varkisa

Bomba rescues SJKC Yong Seng’s pupils and staff

SIBU: Five pupils from Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SJKC) Yong Seng, along with their five teachers and the school’s administrative staff, were rescued by the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) after the main road leading to the school was flooded. According to a statement from the department, the road, Jalan

Satok Aidilfitri Bazaar safe despite recent untoward incident

KUCHING: The situation at Satok Aidilfitri Bazaar remains under control despite recent reports of a scuffle in the Satok business district. According to the chairman of Koperasi Usahawan Bumiputra Sarawak Bhd (KUBSB), Awang Adam Awang Rabai, they are working closely with the authorities to ensure the safety of visitors throughout

Slapping incident: Tiang says man should not be allowed to get off lightly

SIBU: The authorities should not simply brush the slapping incident in Johor aside but should instead conduct a thorough and fair investigation based on facts. Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing, and Local Government of Sarawak Datuk Michael Tiang said it will not only prevent similar incidents from recurring but

STIDC pushes forward Blue Carbon initiative in Tanjung Manis

SIBU: The Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) is organising a stakeholder consultation programme as part of its efforts to push forward its Blue Carbon initiative in Tanjung Manis, specifically in Paloh and Serdeng. According to STIDC Assistant General Manager Hamzah Morshidi, the programme, held in collaboration with Worldview Climate

Bomba proposes fire stations along Pan Borneo Highway

SIBU: The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) is seeking assistance from the Sarawak government to establish fire stations across the state, particularly along the Pan Borneo Highway. According to its director, Jamri Masran, this is crucial due to the increasing number of road accidents along the Pan Borneo Highway. He

Youth club distributes porridge to residents

SIBU: Members of Kelab Belia Lestari came together to give back to the community by distributing 1,000 packs of ‘Bubur Lambuk’ in front of Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Sentosa at Kampung Usahajaya Baru, Sentosa, yesterday (Mar 16). Club chairman Muhammad Mustaqim Hasin said the annual programme, held during the month of

Insurance agent ends up victim of identity theft

SIBU: An insurance agent has become the victim of identity theft after his photo was used to create a fake social media account spreading defamatory and humiliating content. Yong Kah Kiong, 29, expressed his shock upon discovering the existence of the fraudulent account, which he feared could harm both his

Driver injured in collision, 7 passengers escape injuries

SIBU: A man was injured when the van he was driving collided with a sports utility vehicle (SUV) at KM 11 off Jalan Sibu-Selangau, in front of Rumah Seri Kenangan, yesterday (Mar 16). According to Sibu Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Zone 4 chief Andy Alie, they received an emergency

Lan Berambeh Sungkei Sibu attracts diverse community

SIBU: Lan Berambeh Sungkei Sibu, an annual breaking fast programme held at Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang, continues to bring people together in a vibrant celebration of unity and cultural harmony during the holy month of Ramadan. The seventh edition, held yesterday, has become a much-anticipated gathering for Sibu’s diverse community.

Lan Berambeh Sungkei 2025 draws overwhelming crowd

SIBU: The annual Lan Berambeh Sungkei 2025 breaking fast event was a resounding success, drawing an overwhelming response in its seventh edition. Favourable weather with clear skies and a beautiful sunset provided the perfect setting, a welcome contrast to the heavy afternoon downpours of the past few days. Deputy Minister