Friday, 20 February 2026

Author: Amyra Varkisa

Sibu Chinese association organises free dog vaccination campaign

SIBU: The Sibu Chinese Community Leaders Association has organised a free dog vaccination campaign in the Pelawan constituency here today (Sept 14). The programme, scheduled to run from 9.30am to 2pm at CCK Local here in collaboration with the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) Sibu, aimed to strengthen the prevention

PRS Women’s Wing futsal cup to be hosted by Batang Ai Division in 2025

SIBU: The Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Women’s Wing Batang Ai Division will be the next host for the PRS Women’s Wing Datuk Seri Doris Sophia Brodie Futsal Cup next year. Ngemah assemblyman Anyi Jana, who is also the host for this year’s tournament, expressed hope that it will continue to

TYT graces State Banquet for Speakers’ conference

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, attended the State Banquet in conjunction with the 2024 Conference of Speakers of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies of Malaysia. The event was held at a prominent hotel in Kuching

Rep urges rural residents to acquire skills through LEADS, SKM

KAPIT: Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Law and Native Customs), Datuk Jefferson Jamit Unyat lauded that the Literacy Education for Adult Skills (LEADS) class and the Malaysian Skills Certificate (SKM) programmes served as platforms for rural communities to participate and benefit from it. He pointed out that these

Para SUKMA athletes all set to compete

KUCHING: Sarawak’s boccia athletes are intensifying their training in preparation for the upcoming Para Malaysia Games (SUKMA) XXI Sarawak, which will begin on September 22. These athletes are having their training at the Seng Goon Indoor Basketball Court in Kuching, from morning until 4 pm, focusing on sharpening their skills.

Be wary of scammers on social media

SARIKEI: The Sarawak Information Department warns the public against scammers, particularly those operating via social media. Its assistant director, Ajes Tuah, advised the public not to respond to suspicious phone calls or unknown numbers, to avoid clicking random links, and to refrain from sharing personal information such as ATM PINs

Temporary shift to manual parking system

SIBU: Yong Ing Chu, the Secretary of the Sibu Municipal Council, announced that the Sibu Central Market Multi-Storey Carpark will temporarily transition to manual payment without hourly charges. This adjustment is necessary due to ongoing upgrades to the parking system, which could disrupt the regular payment process at the car

Armed Forces’ delegation briefs Governor

KUCHING: Today, September 13, the Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, welcomed a courtesy visit from the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) at Astana Negeri. Leading the ATM delegation was Major General Datuk Mohd Nizam Jaafar, the ATM Assistant Chief of Staff for Personnel Services. In

Sports activities offer PRS break from politics

SIBU: Sports activities provide Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) with a refreshing break from political matters, according to Datuk Seri Doris Sophia Brodie. The PRS Women chief noted that sports not only serve as a platform to strengthen camaraderie within the party but also offer recreational opportunities for its members. “They

Professionals urged to join PRS

SIBU: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) encourages new members, especially professionals, to join the party, as it needs professionals who are truly committed to politics within the party. According to its women chief, Datuk Seri Doris Sophia Brodie, although professionals are often quite committed to their work tasks and their time