SIBU: A concerted effort is underway to develop the Sebangkoi Forest Park in Sarikei as a major tourist destination along the Pan Borneo Highway. Deputy Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment, Datuk Len Talif Salleh, said the initiative was pioneered by the Sarawak Forest Department (SFD) after the
SIBU: Spinal cord injury patients here will now enjoy more sophisticated physiotherapy treatment through the donation of a brand new BTL-6000 traction medical unit worth RM37,000 by OCBC Al-Amin Bank Bhd (OCBC Al-Amin) to the Sibu Spinal Cord Injury Association (SSCIA) recently. The donation was channelled through the OCBC Al-Amin
SIBU: Kampung Kedadak here, which has long been affected by frequent flooding during heavy rain, will soon see major road improvements under a RM1.3-million project implemented by the Public Works Department (PWD). The initiative followed discussions between Dudong assemblyman, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, and PWD to identify long-term solutions
SIBU: A 47-year-old employer was today sentenced to a fine of RM2,000, in default, one month’s imprisonment, by the Magistrates’ Court here for assaulting his employee. Magistrate Oon Kork Chern passed down the sentence on Lau Hui Kwong of Kampung Nangka after he pleaded guilty to the charge read and
SIBU: Pustaka Negeri Sarawak (Pustaka) Sibu will organise the Sarawakku Reading Carnival at Rumah Juki Lambul, Mile 15, Selangau-Mukah, on November 1 (Saturday) starting from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The programme will be graced by Minister in the Premier’s Department, Datuk Seri John Sikie Tayai, who is also Kakus
SIBU: Awareness and protection of consumer rights in Sarawak has always been a key agenda for the National Consumer Action Council (MTPN) Sarawak. In an effort to strengthen this commitment, the MTPN Sarawak led by its president, Lucas Lau, together with the MTPN Bintulu chairman, Chiong Ying Ying, and members
SIBU: The Sacred Heart Secondary School here held its 22nd Annual Speech Day 2025, with various awards presentation for outstanding students and teachers on Saturday. The event, which took place at the Mill Hill De La Salle Centenary Hall, was graced by a former student as guest of honour, Tan
SIBU: The Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) Dudong Service Centre here distributed funds totalling RM415,000 to 15 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) on Friday. PDP Dudong Division Chairman, Datuk Teo Boon Siew, said the distribution of funds was a special allocation from the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Datuk Seri Tiong King
SIBU: A drug trafficking syndicate that has been active around the Sibu district for the past few months has been successfully dismantled, thanks to the swift action of the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) through the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (JSJN) of the Sarawak Contingent. In an operation on October 22,
SIBU: Sarawak State Library (Pusaka) Sibu will hold a Customer Day Programme this weekend at its premises at Jalan Tun Tuanku Bujang, Sungai Merah here on Oct 25-26, starting from 9am to 5pm. The public are invited to attend to further enliven the event. Various interesting activities have been provided
