Sunday, 22 March 2026

Author: Danny Wong

UTS, ETA recognised as training and exam centres for solar PV design

SIBU: Efforts to produce more skilled workers in the field of renewable energy continue to be strengthened when Universitiy of Technology Sarawak (UTS) and Entera Technology Academy (ETA) are officially recognised as Training and Examination Centres for Solar Photovoltaic System Design (PV). UTS vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Khairuddin Abdul Hamid

Senator proposes constitutional change to keep judges longer

SIBU: Senator Robert Lau has proposed amending the Federal Constitution to increase the retirement age of senior judges to 68, with a potential further increase to 70 within five years, aligning Malaysia with other Commonwealth jurisdictions. In making the proposal, he said senior judges at 66 remain at the peak

Wong vows to champion inclusive development

SIBU: Bawang Assan assemblyman Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh has assured that he will continue to champion the inclusive development agenda in his constituency to ensure that no citizen is left behind in the pursuit of progress. He said the struggle to defend the fate of the rural community, especially

90 carrom players join Carrom Open tournament

SIBU: The 2025 Sibu Carrom Open held at Swan Square here recently successfully attracted more than 90 enthusiastic players from across Sarawak, creating a vibrant and energetic atmosphere that reflects the growing momentum of carrom in the region. President of the Sibu Swan Carrom Club (SSCC) as the host, Ling

Sarawak athletes grab 30 medals at taekwondo championship

SIBU: A total of 45 young athletes from the Sarawak Global Taekwondo Association (SGTA) have recorded a proud achievement when they successfully brought home 30 medals at the Fifth MTF National Championship 2025 held at Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) in Kajang, Selangor, recently. Sarawak won six gold medals, seven silver

Sibu strengthens position as digital sports hub

SIBU: The organising of the Sibu Esports Festival (SIESF) 2025 proves Sibu’s continued commitment in strengthening its position as the main hub for digital sports in the central region of Sarawak. Sibu Resident, Mohamad Porkan Budiman said the participation of nearly 2,000 participants including teams from Thailand and Peninsular Malaysia

Dedication, perseverance of SJKC Kiang Hin’s teachers praised

SIBU: The challenges of recent years – from pandemic disruptions to the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in education – have demanded extraordinary adaptability. Yet, the Deputy Minister of Public Health, Local Housing and Local Government, Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee pointed out that the educators of Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan

125 Rejang Park homeowners urged to register for compensation

SIBU: Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee has urged the remaining 125 homeowners in Rejang Park here who have yet to register for repair works’ compensation to do so as soon as possible at his Pelawan service centre. The final registration deadline

Three rivers in Sibu will undergo cleaning and clearing

SIBU: The government has allocated RM1.2 million for the cleaning and channel stripping project of three major rivers in the Dudong area. The three rivers are Sungai Durin, Sungai Naman and Sungai Assan, which have not been maintained for almost five decades. According to the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) Dudong

1,000 sets of subsidised food packages on offer

SIBU: The Sibu Parliamentary Service Centre, led by Member of Parliament, Oscar Ling, is set to organise a subsidy event, offering 1,000 sets of subsidised food packages for the benefit of the local community this Saturday.The event will be held from 11.30 am to 2.30 pm at Medan Department Store,