Sunday, 15 March 2026

Author: Danny Wong

Family of missing man seek closure, appeal to Tiang

SIBU: The family of a man reported missing after the express boat he was operating sank  following a collision with a cargo boat at Tanjung Kunyit here on Sept 9 last year, is seeking a final search attempt to bring closure to them. They have appealed to Pelawan assemblyman, Datuk

APM removes bee nest for public safety

SIBU: A large bee nest high up on a tree along Jalan New Maling on the West Bank here was removed on Monday night (Jan 5) in the interest of resident safety there. The operation was carried out by Civil Defence Force (APM) along with the Sarawak United People’s Party

Legit to safeguard rights under MA63

SIBU: Sabah and Sarawak have always been fair in the pursuit of their rights as stipulated in the Constitution, Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), Inter-Governmental Committee (IGC) report and the state laws. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Central Youth chief, Cr Kevin Lau Kor Jie, said this is a deeply rooted

SUPP Youth Wing starts 2026 with community outreach

SIBU: The Youth Wing of the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan Branch kicked off its first community outreach activity of 2026 on Thursday with a visit to the Sibu Benevolent Society Care Centre (SBSCC) at Jalan Teng Chin Hua here, reaffirming its commitment to serving the community and

State’s strategic position strengthens as main tourism gateway

SIBU: Sarawak’s strategic position as Malaysia’s main link with the tourism market in the Borneo and Southeast Asian regions continues to be strengthened as the state joins the simultaneous launch of the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign at the national level. Sibu was chosen as one of 55 gateways and

Municipal council pledges livable, sustainable, people-centred development

SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) will continue to focus on good governance, more efficient services, smart and sustainable development, climate resilience, and people-centred growth in 2026. SMC Chairman, Clarence Ting Ing Horth, said this is in line with the vision ‘Towards a Livable and Sustainable City by 2031’. “The

Feasibility study for medical faculty kicks off

SIBU: Sarawak has taken a step forward in its efforts to produce world-class medical doctors as the feasibility study for the establishment of a medical faculty at University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) officially commenced yesterday (Dec 30). Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee, said

Community leaders must not abuse position for personal gain

SIBU: President of Progressive Democratic Party (PDP), Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, has warned that immediate action will be taken against any tribal and community leader (KMKK) found abusing their position for personal gain. He said grassroots leaders need to realise that their role is to look after the welfare

Council launches On-Street Smart Parking System

SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) today (Dec 30) announced the official launch of its On-Street Smart Parking System. This initiative marks a significant step forward in Sibu’s Smart City transformation, offering the public a convenient, cashless and environmentally friendly way to pay for parking. “The public can now pay

Sarawak Seen as Key Gateway for VM2026

SIBU: Sarawak is seen as having great potential to serve as a main gateway to the success of Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VM2026) through its unique culture, ethnic diversity, and harmonious society, says Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. He said Sarawak’s strength, which is