Monday, 11 August 2025

Author: Amyra Varkisa

Constituency allocates RM45k in MRP grants

SIBU: A total of RM45,000 in Minor Rural Project (MRP) grant allocations was distributed today to seven Village Development and Security Committees (JKKKs), schools, and associations in the Bawang Assan constituency. The grant recipients included the Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Rantau Panjang Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), the SK Nanga Tutus PTA, SK

Modern-day Iban longhouses sign of better times

SARIKEI: The modern design of Iban longhouses reflects the improving and stabilising economic conditions of the rural communities, said Tamin assemblyman Christopher Gira Sambang. He said this in reference to Rh Fabian Unggang, Julau which he described as beautiful, modern and impressive. He stressed that the longhouse is a significant

GPS at work; no time for unproductive rhetoric

BINTANGOR: Busy elected representatives of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) have no time to entertain nonconstructive political rhetoric from the opposition. According to Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information, and UKAS), Datuk Abdullah Saidol, they are instead focused on work in managing and creatively planning development agendas in

Crime reporting: Not for the faint of heart

Thirty years ago, Peter Wee, Mukah lad, stepped into Sibu with a suitcase full of dreams and a heart set on becoming a professional singer. But life, as it often does, has its own melody for him to follow as to support his journey in the entertainment industry, Wee decided

Crucial for PBB to remain strong, resilient

LAWAS: Members of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) have been told to maintain a strong sense of unity and teamwork in line with the party’s aspirations and mission. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, who is also PBB deputy president said the party’s long-standing history and its significant

Much to learn from painful moments, Hii tells students

SIBU: Students at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Sacred Heart were on Saturday given some timely advice on learning from life’s lessons. “Painful moments often carry the greatest lessons, shaping us as individuals and human beings,” said its Speech Day patron, prominent businessman Tan Sri Clement Hii, urging students to stay

Acknowledging those who helped you succeed

SIBU: Students of SMK St Elizabeth have been reminded to express gratitude to those who have contributed to their academic success. School board of management chairman Bishop Joseph Hii stressed the importance of acknowledging the support of the school, teachers and parents. “While celebrating your achievements, remember those who have

Two teens nabbed, 26 traffic summonses issued

SIBU: The police issued 26 summonses to motorcyclists for various traffic offences during the ‘Op Samseng Jalanan’, which was conducted at Taman Permai, Jalan Bujang Suntong and Jalan Ramli Amit from 5 pm to 3 am on Saturday night. Local police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said two teenagers, both aged

Landslide affects four houses at Tabuan Heights

KUCHING: A landslide has occurred along the riverbank at Lorong Song 1A 2D, Tabuan Height, here causing the fencing of three houses in the area to collapse. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said an emergency call was received at 9.16 am on Saturday. “The incident involves four two-storey houses,

Sibu association promotes Iban culture and values

SIBU: The Persatuan Pencinta Seni Budaya Selinggar Matahari Sibu serves as a platform for preserving and learning the customs, culture, and values of the Iban community. Sibu Rural District Council’s (SRDC) Standing Committee on Environment and Public Health chairman Kelvin Lau explained the name ‘Selinggar Matahari’ itself symbolises a ‘goddess’