Wednesday, 16 July 2025

Author: Amyra Varkisa

SMK Kampung Nangka field poised for upgrade

SIBU: Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee has allocated RM200,000 under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) fund to upgrade the field at SMK Kampung Nangka into a concrete field. According to Tiang, this is an additional allocation following the first phase of

Nani Saban crowned Kumang Gawai Dayak Sibu 2025

SIBU: Nani Saban was crowned Kumang Gawai Dayak Sibu 2025 at the Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU) Pre Gawai Celebration 2024 here, last night (May 24). The Sekuau lass took home a cash prize of RM4,000, a crown, sash, trophy, hamper, and a certificate of participation. The ‘Lulong’ (first runner-up)

SDNU, SIDS Sibu lauded for unity and cultural initiatives

SIBU: Sri Aman MP Datuk Seri Doris Sophia Brodie has commended the Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU) Sibu and Sarakup Indu Dayak Sarawak (SIDS) Sibu for actively organising various programmes through their associations. She said that the successful implementation of these programmes demonstrated the unity within the associations. “Quoting the

SIDS, SDNU Sibu propose hosting Niti Daun procession in town

SIBU: The Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU) Sibu and Sarakup Indu Dayak Sarawak (SIDS) Sibu are calling for the Niti Daun programme, or Gawai Dayak procession, to be held in this town. SIDS Sibu chairperson Angelyn Uchi Maseng said both associations are ready to organise the procession, which would showcase

Bumi Kenyalang Taekwondo wins big in inter-division championship

SIBU: The Bumi Kenyalang Taekwondo Association delivered a stellar performance at the recently concluded 2025 Sarawak Inter-Division PTNS-SSC-MSNS Taekwondo (WTF) Kyorugi and Poomsae Championship in Kuching. In a statement today, the association said they secured a total of 10 gold, seven silver, and 14 bronze medals during the championship. Its

Borneo Education Expo brings local strengths, global opportunities

SIBU: Public Health, Housing and Local Government’s Deputy Minister, Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee, lauded StudyMalaysia for organising the ‘Borneo Education Expo 2025: Local Meets Global’. He said the three-day (May 23-25) expo reflects a shared vision: bringing together local strengths and global opportunities under one roof. “Education is the

Early morning blaze destroys house in Jalan Matang

KUCHING: A single-storey semi-detached house was completely destroyed in an early morning fire at Lorong Lee Ling 2B1, Jalan Matang-Kampung Paroh, here today. According to the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), they received a distress call at 4:53 am, prompting the deployment of firefighters from the Petra Jaya station.

Fire damages two workshops, destroys BMW

SIBU: Two double-storey semi-detached workshops at Jalan Wawasan here were damaged in a fire last night (Friday). Zone 4 Fire and Rescue Department chief, Andy Alie, said the department received a distress call regarding the incident at 8:29 pm, and deployed a team of firefighters from the Sungai Merah station

RTD issues 209 notices in statewide operation

KUCHING: A total of 209 notices were issued by the Sarawak Road Transport Department (RTD) during Ops Pengarah here recently. Sarawak RTD said the operation was held simultaneously at Jalan Batu 5, Serian-Kuching and Jalan Batu 5, Kuching-Serian, and was led by its deputy director Nor Azlan Ibrahim, involving 50

Seller nabbed after foreigners purchase stolen motorcycle

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Two foreign men, who unknowingly purchased a stolen motorcycle, were detained to assist in a police investigation that led to the arrest of a local seller. District police chief Supt Damataries Lautin said the duo were detained during ‘Op Lejang’ on Wednesday while shopping at a supermarket along