Friday, 26 December 2025

Author: Danny Wong

MyLesen helps over 1,000 riders get motorcycle licences

SIBU: A total of 1,114 participants from the B40 group in Nangka constituency successfully obtained a Class B2 motorcycle licence through the MyLesen Programme today. Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee, said that all the participants obtained their licences after completing the screening process

Cops call for stronger community-police cooperation

SIBU: Community security and safety is not just the responsibility of the police force but requires active community involvement and continuous support from various enforcement agencies. Sibu District police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the concept of modern policing requires comprehensive cooperation between the authorities and the people, in line

Left out of Budget 2026, Sibu residents disappointed

SIBU: In Budget 2026 tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Friday, Sibu seems to have been left out of the major budget allocations. Pointing out this, Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Dudong Chairman, Cr Wong Ching Yong, stated that the airport development allocation of RM2.3 billion is

Firefighters help distribute water

SIBU: The Lanang Volunteer Firefighting Team (LVFT) collaborated with the service team of Dudong assemblyman Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing to distribute water to residents of Eco Garden housing estate, Sibu Jaya on Thursday. LVFT Captain, Daniel Iing Shii Ngie, said recently, the local residents reported a lack of water

PDP leaders stand firm, pledge full support for Tiong

SIBU: The Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) expresses its full confidence and support for the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, following remarks made by the Prime Minister concerning the recent Global Travel Meet (GTM) event. PDP affirmed that Tiong has always carried out his duties

Nurturing culture of care via mental health awareness

SIBU: University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) Psychology and Counselling Unit has successfully launched Counselling Month 2025 with the theme, “Your Mind Matters”, alongside the Sinergi Kaunselor & Sinergi Peer Counsellor – Stand United, Stop Bullying programme, at its campus here recently. The event drew an encouraging turnout of over 250

UAVs usage vital in mitigating geographical challenges, service delivery

SIBU: The use of drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) plays a vital role in helping Sarawak address geographical challenges and improve service delivery to rural communities. Sarawak Transport Minister, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin cited that safe and responsible use of UAV technology could contribute to sustainable solutions to

Exciting prizes await visitors at SUPP Bukit Assek Mooncake Festival

SIBU: A refrigerator, washing machine, and mobile phone are among the attractive prizes awaiting lucky visitors at the 2025 Mooncake Festival Celebration organised by the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bukit Assek Branch on Oct 11 at 6.30pm. The event, to be held at the parking area in front of

Prof. Tunza honoured for 21 years of academic excellence

SIBU: Prof. Dr Tunza Mohd Riduan’s 21 years of service and dedication in the field of human capital development were recognised when he was named the recipient of the Most Active Speaker and Lecturer Award 2004-2025. According to a media statement issued on Tuesday, the prestigious award was presented by

Mother faces 14-year jail term

SIBU: A 32-year-old mother was today (Oct 7) sentenced to 14 years’ imprisonment by the Sessions Court here for two charges of violating the Child Act 2001. When the charges were read and explained to Julia Utik from Bintangor through an interpreter, she understood the charges and the consequences of