Monday, 16 February 2026

Author: Amyra Varkisa

Muara Lassa bridge attracts attention

DARO: The newly opened Muara Lassa Bridge has quickly become a magnet for locals, eager to capture the excitement of its debut day. As the Sarawak Tribune crossed the bridge on the way back to Sibu, families were spotted pulling over, turning the roadside into an impromptu photo spot. Laughter

Additional ferries at Batang Paloh and Batang Igan mulled 

DARO: Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development, Datuk Aidel Lariwoo, has urged the Public Works Department (PWD) to consider increasing the number of ferries at Batang Paloh and the Batang Igan Bridge.  He said that with the completion and opening of the Muara Lassa Bridge to the public, traffic

Long awaited bridge opens to public

DARO: The Muara Lassa Bridge, costing nearly RM600 million, is now open to the public after 10 years of anticipation.  The soft launch of the bridge today (Jan 9) was officiated by Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development, Datuk Aidel Lariwoo, who represented Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development,

Tangible proof of GPS leaders’ commitment

DARO: The construction of the Muara Lassa Bridge stands as concrete evidence of the commitment of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) leaders, led by Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, in strengthening rural infrastructure development.  According to Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and UKAS),

Focus on youth, Sibu Melanau Association told

SIBU: The Sibu Melanau Association has been urged to revamp by reviewing its objectives and mission. According to Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and UKAS) Datuk Abdullah Saidol, the move is essential to ensure the association has a strong impact and direction. “I would like to

Firefighters free stray dog trapped in basketball net

SIBU: A stray dog’s morning adventure took an unexpected turn today (Jan 5) when it became entangled in a basketball court net at Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SJKC) Tiong Hin but was safely rescued by firefighters. The dog’s cries at around 7am caught the attention of school staff, who immediately

Two days of non-stop good vibes

SIBU: Sarawak’s music scene is set to be electrified with the upcoming “Nusar Unleashed 2025” music festival, slated to take place at the Sibu Indoor Stadium on Feb 8 and 9. Organising chairman Zulkifar Fariz Ahmad said the two-day event, a first of its scale in Sibu, will feature 26

Upgraded concrete pathway to improve public ease

SIBU: A concrete pathway connecting Jalan Tai Sing and Jalan Fu Kui here is set for repairs and upgrades soon, promising improved convenience for local residents. According to Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) Environment and Public Standing Committee chairman Councillor Kevin Lau Kor Jie, the project aims to address essential

Two foreign workers die, another injured in factory mishap

BINTULU: Two foreign nationals succumbed to death while another was injured after being pinned under shards of glass and trapped inside a container in a harrowing incident at a factory here. The Fire and Rescue Department, in a statement today (Jan 3), said they received a distress call about the

Pet dogs roaming freely cause public nuisance

SIBU: The Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) chairman, Sempurai Petrus Ngelai, has dismissed allegations that the dogs roaming around the Sibu Jaya and Selangau areas are stray dogs. Instead, he said they are pets that have been released by their owners. He added that the stray dog operation carried out