Saturday, 20 December 2025

Author: Amyra Varkisa

SFC disposes edible bird nests worth RM400K in ops

SIBU: The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) branch here carried out the disposal of 481.13 kilogrammes of edible bird nests, estimated to be worth RM400,000 on Saturday. In a statement, SFC said the operation was conducted at the Tun Ahmad Zaidi Nature Reserve, starting at 8 am and concluding at 12.10

Motorcyclist succumbs to fatal crash

SONG: A motorcyclist lost his life following a collision with a lorry at Jalan Temalat-Song today (Dec 22). Zone 4 Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) chief Andy Alie said Bomba received a distress call about the incident at 2.16 am and dispatched a team of firefighters to the scene. “Upon

SDNU thanksgiving dinner raises RM100,000

SIBU: The Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU) Sibu branch successfully raised funds during its 50th Anniversary Dinner recently, demonstrating the relevance of the non-governmental organisation. According to its chairman, Chambai Lindong, SDNU Sibu managed to raise RM100,000 from various contributors. “We successfully collected approximately RM100,000, which is the highest amount

Tiang lauds Pelawan SUPP members for their unity

SIBU: Every member of the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Pelawan branch plays an important role in the development of the Pelawan constituency. According to Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing, and Local Government, Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee, the concerted and united efforts of the members have borne wonderful

Close shave for five as vehicle ends in drain

SELANGAU: Five individuals, including an eight-year-old boy, narrowly escaped death when the vehicle they were in swerved out of control and crashed into a drain along Jalan Stapang here today (Dec 21). In a statement today (Dec 21), the Fire and Rescue Department said a distress call about the incident

Conventions help participants to face challenges

SIBU: Participants of the AGE Convention 5.0 – The Final Arc are encouraged to use the event as an opportunity to develop their communication skills. According to Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan branch chairman, Councillor Kevin Lau Kor Jie, communication is deeply embedded in conventions such as this.

RM200,000 distributed among six beneficiaries

SIBU: The Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) Dudong Service Centre distributed RM200,000 in Rural Transformation Project (RTP) funds to six recipients within the Dudong constituency recently.PDP Dudong chairman Datuk Teo Boon Siew officiated the brief presentation ceremony.The beneficiaries included two schools, an association, two Village Development and Security Committees (JKKK), and

20,000 expected at New Year Countdown in Sibu

SIBU: About 20,000 people from all walks of life are expected to converge on Sibu Town Square on Dec 31 to usher in the New Year 2025, with renowned singer Azlan Typewriter making an appearance.  Among others who will perform at the event are Bell Yu Tian, Daniel Cheah, DJ

Delighting town with down-to-earth charm

SIBU: The presence of the Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, and Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi has captivated local residents today (Dec 14). Instead of opting for in-room dining, the esteemed couple chose to experience the local culinary scene, much to the

UTS sets sights on producing globally recognised citizens

SIBU: The University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) is always committed to nurturing academic excellence, not only to equip students for today’s challenges but also to make them globally recognised citizens who are valued for their contributions worldwide. Its Vice Chancellor Datuk Dr Khairuddin Abdul Hamid said that academic excellence, at