Monday, 16 February 2026

Author: Amyra Varkisa

VM 2026: Tiong calls on UCA to promote Sibu

SIBU: The Sibu United Chinese Association (UCA) has been urged to collaborate with tourism-related industries to actively promote and showcase all that Sibu has to offer.  According to Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, this will allow more people to discover Sibu as a destination rich

Premier counts on Tiong to secure landing rights

SIBU: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has expressed hope that Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, will assist in securing landing rights for Sarawak’s state airline.  Abang Johari stated that Sarawak would take over MASwings and establish its own airline by next

Cabinet to discuss more funding for flood victims

SIBU: Discussions will be held on additional funding to help alleviate the people’s burden following the flood disaster in Sarawak, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.  “Today (Feb 1), I received feedback that the previously announced RM10 million fund (to assist flood victims) may not be

Aid for unregistered flood victims at SDMC’s discretion 

SIBU: Assistance for flood victims who are not registered at temporary evacuation centres (PPS) will depend on the discretion of the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in each respective area, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.  Abang Johari was responding to allegations that only flood victims

Flood-hit main access route to undergo upgrade

SIBU: The 780-metre Ling Kai Cheng Road, which was affected by flooding, will be upgraded under a disaster restoration project at a total cost of RM2.5 million. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing, and Local Government Datuk Michael Tiang said since the road is a main route, when it flooded,

Premier’s festive visits not merely social calls

SIBU: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s visits to several state leaders’ Chinese New Year open houses are not merely social calls.  Little do people know that attending these open houses also comes with significant responsibilities, as Abang Johari often receives ‘love letters’ from local elected representatives

Public’s help sought to locate missing man

PADAWAN: Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 32-year-old man who has been missing since January 29. According to Padawan Police chief Supt Mohd Irwan Hafiz Mohd Radzi, Nazhafizzi Keri failed to return home to his residence at No. 5, Kampung Semariang Batu, Petra Jaya, Kuching/Kampung Nyabut, Trombol,

Potholes on flooded road repaired

SIBU: The potholes on Jalan Ulu Sungai Merah have been repaired to ensure the safety of motorists using the road. Flooding in the area had made it difficult for road users to see the potholes, posing a hazard to drivers. In response, the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Pelawan Service

Driver unharmed after vehicle plunges into floodwaters

SIBU: A man, feared drowned after his four-wheel-drive vehicle plunged into a drain along Jalan Ling Kai, shocked rescuers when he walked into the Sungai Merah Fire Station alive and well Saturday morning (Feb 1). Fire and Rescue Department (BOMBA) Zone 4 chief Andy Alie said the 53-year-old man showed

One PPS closes as evacuees rise

KUCHING: The temporary evacuation centre (PPS) at Dewan Pangkalan Bau was officially closed at 2 pm yesterday (Jan 31). With its closure, 58 PPS remain active as of 4 pm, with a total of 10,993 individuals evacuated. Twelve PPS have reported an increase in the number of evacuees, including SJK