Sunday, 15 February 2026

Author: Amyra Varkisa

Free flu shots for Sibu senior citizens

SIBU: Senior citizens aged 60 and above who suffer from certain chronic illnesses can receive a free influenza immunisation shot at selected health clinics here. The Sibu Divisional Health Office said that the free influenza immunisation programme aims to protect high-risk individuals from influenza infections that could lead to serious

RM1.2 million allocated for river clean-up

SIBU: An allocation of RM1.2 million from the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) has been allocated to clean up three major rivers in the Durin area — Sungai Durin, Sungai Naman, and Sungai Assan. According to Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) Dudong Branch chairman, Councillor Datuk Teo Boon Siew, these

Azalina comments merely hearsay, says former State A-G

PETALING JAYA: Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform), Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, has not verified her claim that Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg agreed to accept the Petroleum Development Act 1974 as governing the state’s petroleum industry, said former state

Call to rectify oil industry injustices

KUCHING: Puncak Borneo MP Willie Mongin has called on Malaysians to recognise and respect the Sarawak Oil Mining Ordinance 1958 (OMO1958), a pre-Malaysia law that remains valid and holds equal standing with federal law under the Malaysia Act 1963 (MA63). Willie urged Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to use

A link between govt and people to combat corruption

SIBU: Community leaders have a crucial role to play in combating corruption said Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya. He emphasised that as intermediaries between the government and the people, community leaders must uphold the highest standards of integrity to support the government’s

PETROS clarifies floods affect LPG supply to customers

KUCHING: Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS) has refuted allegations circulating on social media claiming that additional transportation costs are being passed on to customers. In a statement on Thursday, PETROS said that to ensure a continuous supply of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for customers in Sarawak’s Northern Region, it has activated

Good Hearted Team donates 400 cartons of biscuits

KUCHING: Hope Place Kuching received 400 cartons of biscuits from a group of local benefactors calling themselves the Good Hearted Team. The non-governmental organisation (NGO), in a statement, said that the team, led by its leader Soh Choo Chan, handed over the contribution to Hope Place at the NGO’s headquarters

Lorry driver dies of suspected heart attack in accident

SIBU: A 38-year-old lorry driver died, suspected of having a heart attack, before crashing into a pickup truck on Jalan Tun Zaidi Adruce yesterday (Feb 12). According to Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili, the incident occurred at around 11.36 am. “The accident happened when a pickup truck, driven by

Dr Annuar welcomes PBB’s leadership transitional move

SIBU: Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee has welcomed the statement by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, on Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) entering a leadership transition phase. The Nangka assemblyman said the party’s 16th convention serves as a crucial

Dr Annuar explains why he is defending his PBB vice president’s post

SIBU: The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president’s position carries great responsibility and significance, said Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee. Dr Annuar believes that holding a position within the party gives him the opportunity to contribute to the formulation of major policies