Thursday, 30 April 2026

Thursday, 30 April, 2026

12:21 PM

, Kuching, Sarawak

Author: Danny Wong

Dudong rep provides basic aid to 42 Ulu Durin families

SIBU: Dudong assemblyman, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, has provided basic necessities to 42 families in Ulu Durin to help alleviate their daily economic burdens. The aid, distributed last Thursday (April 2), was funded through Tiong’s special allocation following coordination efforts by Kapitan Li Siew Ching, who identified the specific

Consumer group backs prioritising local products amid rising costs

SIBU: The Sarawak Regional National Consumer Action Council (MTPN) backs Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s call to strengthen the domestic economy by prioritising local products amid rising living costs. The organisation stressed that prioritising local products is the most practical step in building a more sustainable and independent national

Amelia Billie leads Sarawak Family Planning Association Sibu

SIBU: The Sarawak Family Planning Association (SFPA) Sibu Branch has appointed Imelda Amelia Billie as chairperson at its 61st Annual General Meeting (AGM), reaffirming efforts to strengthen reproductive health services and community outreach. Outgoing vice-chairman, Dr John Tang Ing Ching, was named honorary adviser. Held at Medan Hotel along Jalan

Pelawan service centre extends help to a distressed family

SIBU: Service centre representatives of Pelawan assemblyman, Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee, recently came to the aid of a young couple with a baby, who is around six months old, after they were stranded at the Sibu Central Market. The matter reached the attention of the service centre after a

Businessmen donate 80 units of ceiling fans to Sibu Hospital

SIBU: Sibu Hospital received a donation of 80 units of ceiling fans today, donated by two businessmen through its Board of Visitors, to replace old and broken ones. The donation was presented by Steven Wong Ha Kiang and Lau Kiung Hui to Sibu Hospital Director, Dr Nanthakumar Thirunavukkarasu, and his

Call to ‘grow your own food’ sparks policy criticism

SIBU: At a time when prices are rising and the cost of living continues to weigh heavily on ordinary citizens, the call by Agriculture Minister, Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu, for “every household to grow their own vegetables” is raising eyebrows. Bawang Assan assemblyman, Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh, said it

UTS celebration of festivals reflects state harmony

SIBU: University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) highlighted the unique identity of the state’s diverse community at its Gong Xi Raya 2026 celebration here. Its outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Emeritus Datuk Dr Khairuddin Abdul Hamid said the celebration, which combines Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Chinese New Year, reflects the harmony and spirit

Dayak women must help shape Sarawak’s future, says Bawang Assan rep

SIBU: Sarakup Indu Dayak Sarawak (SIDS) has been urged to go further to nurture women leaders who shape policies and determine Sarawak’s future. In making the call, Bawang Assan assemblyman Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh stated he is looking forward to seeing more Dayak women in government, business and legislative

Delivery man to enter defence on drug charges

SIBU: The High Court here on Monday (March 30) ordered a delivery man to enter his defence on two drug-related charges after the court ruled that the prosecution had established a prima facie case against him. Raymond Yew Her Hong, 21, was charged with trafficking 175.05 grames of methylenedioxymethampetamine (MDMA)

Burger seller to enter defence in cafe murder case

SIBU: A stall burger seller was on Monday (March 30) ordered by the High Court here to enter his defence on a murder charge. The order was made by Justice Wong Siong Tung after he ruled that the prosecution had established a prima facie case against William Tinggi, 27, of