Tuesday, 16 December 2025

Author: Amyra Varkisa

Proposed redelineation to be tabled at party’s TGM

SIBU: The Bawang Assan Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Branch Delegates’ Meeting on Sunday approved a motion to propose the redelineation of the Bawang Assan state constituency. The motion will be tabled at the PBB Triennial General Meeting (TGM) at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) in February next year.

Hardware dealer duped of RM6,000 in tender scam

SIBU: A 30-year-old hardware dealer lost RM6,000 after being deceived by a bogus officer from the Sarikei Education Office. Sibu Police Chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said that the incident began on Nov 11, when the victim received a call from a man introducing himself as ‘Simon’ claiming to represent the

Sibu saleswoman loses RM33,400 in fake investment scam

SIBU: A saleswoman lost RM33,400 after falling victim to a fake investment scheme recently. Sibu Police Chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the Commercial Crime Investigation Division (CCID) received a report on the incident last Friday (Nov 22). The victim, in her 30s, was drawn to an investment advertisement promoting a

DLP assessment exam: Year 6 from 2025, Form 3 from 2028

SIBU: All Sarawak Dual Language Programme (DLP) students in Year 6 from 2025, and Form 3 from 2028, will sit for the Standard Assessment examination. According to Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development, Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee, the examination will help assess the performance of students across Sarawak.

MLNG reaches out to improve rural education

SIBU: The MLNG Bestari Outreach Programme at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Jalan Oya is part of Malaysia LNG Sdn Bhd’s (MLNG) corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at improving the quality of education in rural areas. According to the Senior Vice President of LNG Assets, Gas Business and Maritime, Abang

Sibu woman loses over half a million in online investment scam

SIBU: A woman in her 50s incurred losses of over half a million ringgit after falling victim to an online investment scam. Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the victim’s dismay started when she became interested in an investment opportunity after discovering an advertisement on a Facebook page on

Bawang Assan rep allocates RM30,000 in MRP grants, promises greater development

SIBU: Bawang Assan assemblyman Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh distributed Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants totalling RM30,000 to three non-governmental organisations (NGOs) here, Friday (Nov 22). The recipients were Mingchiang Tunhion Huay Sibu, the Sibu Foochow Association Park Fund, and the Sibu Foochow Centennial Building Fund for Foochow Settlement, each

Wong ready to defend Bawang Assan seat in PRN13

SIBU: Six-term Bawang Assan assemblyman Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh has expressed his readiness to defend his seat in the upcoming 13th State Election (PRN13), pending approval from the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) leadership and the will of the people. “If the leadership gives their approval and the people still

MSSR Sibu: a platform for future athletes

SIBU: The Kejohanan Olahraga (Pembangunan) Majlis Sekolah-Sekolah Rendah (MSSR) Zon Luar Bandar Sibu serves as a vital platform for fostering a sporting culture among our youth, said Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing.The Federal Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture remarked that such exposure should not be limited to this championship