SIBU: A total of 68 outstanding students from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Sacred Heart here today received cash incentives amounting to RM23,500 in recognition of their excellent achievements in the 2024 Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) examination. The incentives were presented by Bukit Assek Assemblyman, Joseph Chieng Jin Ek, during
SIBU: Two youths were each sentenced to nine months’ imprisonment by the Magistrates’ Court here today for committing theft. Jerome Beludi, 23, of Sungai Lukut, Kanowit, and Hasniley Jaffry, 25, from Sungai Berangan Paloh, Sarikei, pleaded guilty to the joint charge which both understood and the consequences of their plea
SIBU: Five wooden houses located on the riverbank at Kampung Hilir here were destroyed in a fire today, making more than 40 people homeless. Sibu Zone 4 Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) chief, Andy Alie, said initial information on the incident did not involve any loss of life. “The incident
SIBU: The 2025 Sibu International Remote Control Boat (RC) Racing River Challenge has made history, as it is set to be listed in the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) under the category ‘Most Remote Control Boats in a Single Event’. This was announced by Sibu Resident Abang Mohamad Porkan Abang
SIBU: The University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) is not exclusively owned by any particular group but is a public institution of higher learning established for the benefit of all Sarawakians, regardless of socio-economic background. Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee, said that during his
SIBU: The Oya Road Polyclinic here, which has been deemed a dangerous building by the Public Works Department (PWD) due to structural tilting, will be included in the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) for reconstruction if it receives approval from the relevant authorities. Sibu Member of Parliament Oscar Ling stated that
SIBU: The Customs Department Sibu Branch triumphed at the two-day Lanang Cup 2025 Civil Servants Pickleball tournament which concluded at IPSS academy in UTC building here recently. The victory entitled the team to take home cash RM600 and champion trophy. Taking the second spot was Sibu Health Department, followed by
SIBU: The 2025 Sibu International RC Powerboat River Challenge is set to break a national record with 750 participants racing from July 24 to 27 at the Pulau Li Hua waterfront here. The event aims to surpass the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) entry set in 2017 with 614 racers.
SIBU: The Sarawak Government will implement a pilot project to reform the process of starting a business in Sarawak, starting from August 1 until end of February next year. Announcing this, Deputy Premier, Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, said the pilot project would take place in both Sibu and
SIBU: Facing diverse challenges, civil servants need to prioritise physical and mental health. Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Alice Lau Kiong Yieng said that the Lanang Cup 2025 Civil Servants Pickleball Tournament is not only about promoting a healthy lifestyle, but also serves as a crucial platform for fostering interaction and