Monday, 11 August 2025

Author: Amyra Varkisa

Stop politicising Affin Bank’s ‘hornbill’ debit cards

SIBU: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Central Zone Youth Chief, Councillor Kevin Lau Kor Jie, has called on politicians to stop politicising Affin Bank’s dedit cards, urging them instead to focus on the broader benefits the bank brings to Sarawak. “One cannot help but wonder about the obsession of some

PDP reaffirms Dayak rights, unity at Gawai celebration

SIBU: The Gawai Dayak celebration is a reminder of the Progressive Democratic Party’s (PDP) commitment towards protecting the rights of the Dayak community, said Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh. The PDP Senior Vice President said this includes the party’s commitment to ensuring equal development across rural Sarawak, and empowering every

GPS component parties urged to strengthen unity, remain vigilant

SIBU: Cooperation between Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) component parties must be maintained and strengthened as the election draws nearer, said Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee. The Sarawak Education, Innovation and Talent Development Deputy Minister said the atmosphere leading up to the upcoming election is somewhat different, as all parties appear to

SRDC inspects proposed parking site for Rumah Joseph Jarrau

SIBU: The Environment and Public Health Standing Committee Chairman of the Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC), Councillor Kevin Lau Kor Jie, visited Rumah Joseph Jarrau in Tanjung Bekakap on Friday to inspect the proposed site for a parking area construction project. According to Lau, the visit followed a request made

Neighbourhood Watch, DFC celebrate teachers, Gawai, inclusivity

SIBU: The Brooke Drive Neighbourhood Watch Area (KRT Persiaran Brooke) brought joy to the teachers and students of Destiny For Children (DFC) through a celebration held in conjunction with Teachers’ Day and the upcoming Gawai festival on Friday. The Sibu Division Officer of the National Unity and Integration Department, Jendri

Annual KASUMeS proposed to promote health, media camaraderie

SIBU: Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng is proposing that the Sarawak Media Sports Carnival (KASUMeS) be made an annual event to encourage a healthy lifestyle and strengthen camaraderie among media professionals. He also called for the carnival to be expanded statewide so that more members of the media fraternity across

Man picked up for having stolen items

SIBU: A man was arrested by a Motorcycle Patrol Unit (URB) and MPV Unit during an operation at Kampung Bahgia Teku, following a tip-off from the public. Sibu district police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the suspect was found in possession of items believed to have been stolen in a

Towards a green economy powered by renewable energy: Premier

SIBU: Sarawak is intensifying efforts to develop green energy as it aims to become the Asean hub for renewable energy through the Asean Green Initiative (AGI). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that following the state’s shift to a digital economy, the focus has now moved

Premier praises Rimbunan Hijau for resilience and role in Sarawak’s economy

SIBU: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has praised Rimbunan Hijau (RH) Group for its resilience, innovation, and enduring contribution to Sarawak’s economy as the company celebrates its 50th anniversary. Describing RH’s five-decade journey as remarkable, Abang Johari said the group weathered numerous challenges yet continued to