SIBU: Sibu has experienced three floods this year, with the latest one severely affecting several towns. Sibu MP Oscar Ling Chai Yew has urged the Sarawak government to conduct a detailed study on the key factors causing floods in the Rajang River Basin and implement targeted solutions. “The current flood
SIBU: An upgraded portion of the road in the Lorong Ulu Sg Merah 51M area has been keeping floodwaters at bay of late. Grateful residents staying in the area reported that segments which have yet to be upgraded were however inundated. They agreed that if their area had not been
SIBU: Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Sibu Branch is targeting to raise a sum of RM30,000 through its annual flag sales 2025. Stating this, Branch chairman, Penghulu Chua Hiong Kee pointed out that as the branch does not receive any grant from the government, it is facing financial difficulty to
SIBU: A total of 22 types of goods have been listed under the implementation of the 2025 Aidifitri Festival Maximum Price Scheme (SHMMP) for the Sibu Division. Ministry of Domestic Trade And Cost of Living (KPDN) Sibu branch head, Kelyn Bolhassan @ Haliward said, the SHMMP will last for 15
SIBU: In the spirit of Hari Raya, Bukit Assek assemblyman, Joseph Chieng Jin Ek yesterday launched the ‘Sumbangan ikhlas Aidilfitri for Hari Raya’ initiative under the ‘I Love Bukit Assek’ series. He distributed RM30 Farley Salim supermarket cash vouchers in Raya packets to Muslim voters in his constituency, demonstrating his
SIBU: Due to the influence of the northeast monsoon, many areas in Sarawak have been experiencing continuous rainfall, causing a sharp rise in the Rajang River’s water level. The low-lying areas along Sibu’s West Bank have been particularly affected, frequently experiencing floods that severely impact residents’ daily lives and road
SIBU: Local Member of Parliament, Oscar Ling Chai Yew’s Service Centre will be organising a subsidised food event, offering 1,000 sets of food baskets, at Bisonte Grocer & Deli on Jalan Kuda here on Saturday from 8.30 am to 11.30 am. According to Ling, the subsidised goods initiative has been
SIBU: In an effort to strengthen community ties and promote the sport of pickleball, Lanang Pickleball Club (LPC) and Repok Pickleball Club (RPC) held an exclusive friendship match between their members.The match took place at Dewan DSH, SMK St. Anthony School, Sarikei yesterday (Mar 16). The LPC president, Daniel ling
SIBU: A local prominent business figure, Tiong Kiong King, was unanimously re-elected as the chairman of Diabetes Malaysia, Sibu District Branch’s executive committee for 2025 -2026 term during its 33rd annual general meeting. The meeting, which was held at a hotel here on Saturday, witnessed Dr Teo Hock Gin being
SIBU: Diabetes Malaysia Sibu District Branch held its 33rd anniversary celebration with a gala dinner at a prominent hotel here on Saturday. Speaking at the event, organising chairperson Margareth Wong Ai Yung highlighted that since the branch’s inception on January 31, 1992, it has grown from humble beginnings into a