Friday, 13 February 2026

Author: Amyra Varkisa

RM1.91 mln worth of frozen food seized; 13 arrested

KUCHING: The General Operations Force (GOF) here seized frozen food products and various items worth RM1.91 million in two raids in Bau and Serian. Sarawak GOF Brigade Commander SAC Dr Che Ghazali Che Awang said the first raid took place at a premises in Bau on Feb 26 at 8.30

Man held for illegal storage of subsidised diesel

SIBU: The Sarawak General Operations Force (GOF) arrested a 47-year-old man yesterday (Feb 27) for allegedly storing 14,450 litres of subsidised diesel illegally. Sarawak GOF Brigade Commander SAC Dr Che Ghazali Che Awang said the operation, conducted at 2.45 pm, also led to the seizure of a lorry, with the

Sibu cops cripple fuel smuggling ring

SIBU: Police dismantled a fuel smuggling syndicate with the arrest of 10 local and foreign suspects at a storage facility on Jalan Ding Lik Kwong yesterday (Feb 27). Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said officers discovered 29,370 litres of diesel at the facility, valued at approximately RM63,145.50. “We also

King Sing praises Health Minister for steps to resolve medical staff shortage issue

SIBU: Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing thanked Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad for personally addressing healthcare issues here and ensuring that necessary measures are being taken. According to Tiong, the government is taking immediate steps to resolve the shortage of medical officers at

Strengthening education through Sarawak Education Enhancement Programme implementation

SIBU: The Sarawak government is committed to strengthening education through the implementation of the Sarawak Education Enhancement Programme (SEEP). According to Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee, SEEP aims to improve the state’s Grade Point Average (GPA) to be on par with the National

1,143 longhouses built across Sarawak under Longhouse Loan Scheme

SRI AMAN: A total of 1,143 longhouses, comprising 24,747 doors, have been built throughout Sarawak with total loans amounting to RM517.39 million as of February this year under the Longhouse Loan Scheme (PKPRP) by the Sarawak Housing Development Corporation (HDC). According to HDC chairman Abdul Yaakub Arbi, this is proof

Visit of Qatar’s envoy enhances diplomatic ties

KUCHING: The Ambassador of Qatar to Malaysia, His Excellency Salah Mohammed Al-Sorour, made courtesy visits to two prominent figures in Sarawak today (Feb 27) to strengthen diplomatic ties between Qatar and Sarawak, fostering mutual understanding and long-term cooperation. Salah visited Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku

Dr Annuar: Sarawak govt delivers on mandate, not election promises

SIBU: The Sarawak government delivers on its mandate rather than making empty promises during elections, says Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee. The Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development noted that this is evident through various initiatives launched by the state government under Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS). “For instance, our

Upgrading project to enhance safety of road users

SIBU: The road upgrading project at Jalan Kwong Ting here began on Tuesday, said Councillor Kevin Lau. The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan Branch chairman said that the road upgrading project, upon completion, is expected to enhance the safety of road users. “During the project progress inspection on

Solution in sight for landslide-affected residents, says SMC

SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) is committed to ensuring an effective solution to restore the safety of residents affected by the landslide at Rantau Panjang Jaya 7.  According to its deputy chairman Mohammed Abdullah Izkandar Roseley, SMC held a meeting yesterday (Feb 26) to gather feedback and an estimated