Saturday, 17 January 2026

Author: Amyra Varkisa

RM100K grant to upgrade school’s hall

SIBU: Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Bandar Sibu will be able to upgrade its school hall, thanks to Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing, and Local Government Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee who allocated RM100,000 for the project. In his Facebook post today (June 21), he said that the fund was

Assemblyman wants decisive action to combat mental health crisis

SIBU: Mental health has always been in the spotlight of every countries in the world as society grapple with life on a daily basis. It is the state of mental well- being that covers our emotional, psychological and social realms. Government as a policymaker plays a crucial role in addressing

24 in Kedup constituency receive MRP grants

SERIAN: A total of 24 recipients in the Kedup constituency received Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants totalling RM185,000 here today (June 20). The recipients include government department associations and clubs, Village Development and Security Committees (JKKK), Women’s Bureaus, Sarakup Indu Dayak Sarawak (SIDS), and Parent-Teacher Associations (PIBG). Deputy Minister for

Sarawak has ability to be the best host

KUCHING: Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor has expressed his confidence that Sarawak government is capable of being the best host or organiser for Malaysia Games (SUKMA) and Para SUKMA XXI Sarawak 2024. He said that Sabah will send a large contingent for SUKMA and Para SUKMA to

SWB cautions the public about low water pressure

SIBU: The public are advised to conserve water prudently as many areas are experiencing low water pressure today (June 20). In its statement today (June 20), the Sibu Water Board (SWB) stated the problem was because of the low tidal river levels at the Salim and Bukit Lima intake points.

Premier attends dinner marking Malaysia-China ties

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg was among the hundreds of delegates who attended a dinner at an international hotel in Putrajaya last night (June 19). The dinner, hosted by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, was held to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations

Still no solution to water supply woes in Dudong

SIBU: Water-related issues are still a big headache for residents in Sibu Jaya-Durin area, and  Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) Dudong branch chairman Datuk Teo Boon Siew has urged the relevant agencies to resolve the problem. According to Teo, it involved about 10,000 residents, not only in the residential area of

Religious bodies in Dudong receive RM1.5 mln from UNIFOR

SIBU: The Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR), a unit in the Premier’s Department,  contributed a total of RM1.5 million to two religious bodies in the Dudong constituency here today. The recipients, namely the Sungai Menyan Da Wang Gong Association and the Nanga Assan New Church Committee, received RM500,000 and received

Fatimah calls for all-out effort against drugs

SIBU: Community leaders and village chiefs (KMKK) in Sarawak must intensify efforts to help the government combat drug and substance abuse According to Women, Childhood, and Community Well-being Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah there are One-Stop Committees at all levels in the community. “Even penghulus have been appointed to

Wishesland Sibu needs permanent, wheelchair-friendly building

SIBU: Wishesland Sibu needs a permanent building that is more conducive, spacious, and wheelchair-friendly, says Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development said it is essential for the convenience of children suffering from Cerebral Palsy (CP). “When I entered and was shown the place