Thursday, 15 January 2026

Author: Amyra Varkisa

Win doesn’t satisfy coach

SIBU: Sarawak’s volleyball team made a strong start to their SUKMA campaign, sweeping aside Pahang in straight sets today (Aug 17). The home team dominated the opening set, claiming a 25-19 win. They continued their momentum in the second set, taking it comfortably at 25-17. Sarawak then sealed the match

BCF a platform to foster intercultural ties

SIBU: The Borneo Cultural Festival (BCF) International Night serves as an important platform to foster relationships that transcend geographical and cultural boundaries. Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) deputy chairman Mohammed Abdullah Izkandar Roseley said that the event not only celebrates the living cultures of Borneo but also the rich traditions from

Challenging opener for state’s Badminton team

SIBU: Sarawak is set for a tough start in the Badminton event for the upcoming 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA), as it faces defending champion Selangor in the group stage starting tomorrow (Aug 17) at the Sibu Indoor Stadium. Following the grouping draw held today, Sarawak has been placed in Group

Moment of truth for Sarawak shuttlers as badminton gets underway

SIBU: The 21st Malaysia Games (Sukma XXI) badminton event, which will start tomorrow (Saturday, Aug 17), marks a moment of truth for the Sarawak squad. According to head coach Azrihanif Azahar, they have been building up over the past year and a half, and in the final two months, he

Two criminals nabbed, leading to few cases being solved

SIBU: Six different crime cases were believed to have been solved following the arrest of two men, thanks to a report filed by a female victim. According to Sibu Police Chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili, the cases include snatching, theft, cable theft, and one linked to commercial crime and the breakthrough

OceanMight achieves milestone with successful sail away of MLNG FaS projects

KUCHING: OceanMight Sdn Bhd (OMSB), the Oil & Gas Unit and subsidiary of KKB Engineering Berhad, recently achieved a historic milestone with the successful sail away of the MLNG FaS projects recently. According to OMSB in a statement on Thursday (Aug 15), the MLNG FaS projects, which comprise three topsides

Sibu getting ready to welcome shuttlers

SIBU: Preparations for the 21st Malaysia Games (Sukma 2024) badminton events at the Sibu Indoor Stadium are progressing well and remain on schedule to be completed in time for the competition. Venue manager Haider Kowel Bete said the preparations are currently 80 per cent complete, with only minor finishing touches

Sibu getting ready for state-level National Day celebration

SIBU: Preparations for the two-day state-level National Day 2024 celebration here, which will be held beginning Aug 30, are currently underway. Sibu Resident Abang Mohamad Porkan Abang Budiman said two meetings with the state event management unit have been held so far. “Overall, preparations are progressing well. Once the Borneo

Sibu media centre ready for Sukma

SIBU: The media centre for the 21st Malaysia Games (Sukma XXI) officially opened on today (Aug 11) to serve media practitioners here. Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS) Sibu divisional officer Jelani Ajang, said it is designed not only to provide accurate and timely information about Sukma XXI but also to

BCF’s Chinese Pavilion celebrates rich cultural heritage

SIBU: The Chinese Pavilion night programme of the Borneo Cultural Festival (BCF) offers a glimpse into the enduring heritage of Chinese civilisation, according to Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. The Bintulu MP said such cultural events are significant in revisiting history and understanding traditional roots. “We should take advantage of