Saturday, 14 March 2026

Author: Danny Wong

All forms of domestic abuses warrant broader public awareness

SIBU: The recent circulation of a social media post involving an alleged case of prolonged domestic abuse here has drawn public attention. In response, Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee, expressed deep concern and said he is closely monitoring the situation. “I

Nam Cheong reaches out in aid of primary school

SIBU: Nam Cheong Limited (Nam Cheong), an offshore support vessel (OSV) player with deep roots in Sarawak, has again reached out to rural students. For the second year running, the company has donated school uniforms, shoes and socks, school bags, stationery, and exercise books to 49 students from Sekolah Kebangsaan

Pickleball exchange boosts community ties in Bawang Assan

SIBU: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan Branch, organised by its Youth Wing, successfully hosted the “Pickleball Exchange 2.0” on Sunday (Jan 18) at SMI Park, West Bank, drawing about 50 residents and creating a lively atmosphere. Participants from various age groups, both men and women, took part

SUPP raises concerns over pig farm issue

SIBU: The controversy surrounding pig farms in Tanjong Sepat, Selangor, has sparked renewed debate over political representation and accountability, with Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) raising concerns about the Democratic Action Party’s (DAP) response since assuming power. Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Dudong Branch chairman, Wong Ching Yong, said the

Bukit Assek Redevelopment Plan to boost town’s growth

SIBU: The implementation of the Bukit Assek Redevelopment Plan covering an area of over 800 acres is expected to be the main catalyst for a new phase of the town’s economic development when the largest urban renewal project in Sarawak is targeted to be launched this year. Deputy Minister of

STEM students more adaptable to innovation

SIBU: Students who are provided with the basics of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education will be more adaptable, learn faster and be more efficient in facing the rapid technological changes that are happening today. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee,

Pickleball match fosters sportsmanship

SIBU: The National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) Sibu District in collaboration with the Sibu Anti-Drug Squad (SKUAD) organised a friendly pickleball match against the Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) Sibu Region team at the SEB Pickleball Court here recently. According to its media statement, the match was held to foster sportsmanship and

All Sarawak MPs called to stand united in defending state’s rights

SIBU: Sarawak United People Party (SUPP) Youth’s call for all Sarawak Members of Parliament (MPs) – especially DAP MPs, who form a major component of the federal government – to stand united in defending Sarawak’s rights is not an attack on any party. Stating this, SUPP Youth Central Chairman, Cr

School assistant faces 24 ‘criminal breach of trust’ charges

SIBU: A female administrative assistant at a primary school in Sungai Sut, Balleh, claimed trial at the Kapit Sessions Court today to 24 counts of criminal breach of trust involving school funds totaling RM134,582.20. Juliza Sibat, 33, pleaded not guilty to all charges before Judge Musyiri Peet, who then set

Digital predators target e-commerce users aggressively

SIBU: Despite the economic pressures, online fraud syndicates are increasingly aggressive and ruthless. Most recently, a single mother here in her 40s, working as an insurance salesperson, fell victim to the cunning tactics of scammers, incurring losses of almost RM9,000. This case came to the attention of the Sarawak National