Thursday, 15 January 2026

Author: Amyra Varkisa

Call to spread Red Crescent’s noble mission

SIBU: The Red Crescent Flag Day is not just a day to raise awareness but also a call to action, said Councillor Mohammed Abdullah Izkandar Roseley. The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) deputy chairman said that the programme was an opportunity for each of us to contribute to a cause greater

Collaborate to deliver development, Wong tells Resident, district officers

SIBU: Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) senior vice president Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh hopes that newly appointed Resident of Sibu and the District Officers of Sibu and Selangau can collaborate with the party to further develop the town. He said that the town residents have high expectations to the people

Over 150,000 visitors expect to experience BCF 2024 offerings

SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) is gearing up for its 20th Borneo Cultural Festival (BCF) 2024, aiming to attract over 150,000 visitors during the event. Deputy chairman Mohamad Abdullah Izkandar Rosely stated that this year’s BCF, which runs from August 8 to 17 will feature some unique elements compared

Students get new hangout spot

SIBU: Students of SMK Kampung Nangka now have a dedicated gathering space after an open area at the school was converted into a cemented area. The RM120,000 project, funded under the Pelawan Rural Transformation Project (RTP), was completed a month ahead of schedule. During a site visit today (Aug 2),

Relatives of deceased man sought

SIBU: Police are actively seeking the family members or next-of-kin of a man who was pronounced dead in the emergency ward at Sibu Hospital on July 27. Sibu Police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said that the deceased, identified as Sudin Mahoi, was estimated to be between 50 and 60 years

She asked for RM5,000 loan but lost RM12,698 instead

SIBU: A female bank clerk who wanted to secure a RM5,000 loan sadly ended up losing RM12,698 instead after being duped by an online money lender. According to Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili, the victim in her 30s, came across a company called Duta Property offering personal loans online.

Onus on department heads to implement digital initiatives

KUCHING: Heads of department in the Sarawak Civil Service are urged to fully commit to the three key goals outlined in the Sarawak Digital Economy Action Plan (SDE) 2030 to drive the implementation of digital government initiatives. State Secretary, Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki, said that the first priority

Coach: Volleyball team mentally, physically and tactically ready

SIBU: The Sarawak men’s volleyball team is undergoing two training sessions a day in preparation for their first Malaysia Games (Sukma XXI) match, scheduled to be held at the Rejang Park Volleyball Stadium on Aug 17. According to the team’s head coach Pang Sii Chiong, he has identified some weaknesses

Premier to attend MAHA 2024 exhibition

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has received a courtesy visit from the Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. According to Mohamad, the aim of the visit was to extend an invitation to Abang Johari to attend the Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture, and Agro

State government establishes strategic partnership with Korea

KUCHING: The Sarawak government is taking a significant step in furthering innovation and sustainability for new start-ups and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by engaging with renowned Korean tech agency. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, has taken the initiatives to lead a delegation to Pangyo Techno Valley