Tuesday, 10 February 2026

Author: Nur Farihan Razali

Deputy Minister distributes RM27,000 to fire victims

SIBU: Deputy Minister for Economy Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib has extended financial support to the fire victims in Kampung Hilir. The assistance, totalling RM27,000, was distributed to the affected families during a brief ceremony at Surau Darul Ma’wa Kampung Baru Sibu recently. The funds, alongside basic necessities, were delivered by

SATRIA volunteers care for elderly and children

MUKAH: About 50 youth participated in the Malaysian Volunteer Mobilisation Programme (SATRIA) to care for the elderly and children at the Mukah Divisional Level, here, yesterday. The selected locations are the Mukah Senior Citizen Activity Centre (PAWE) and the Mukah Community Centre (PDK). This programme is organised by the Mukah

Demonstrate love for country through actions, says MP

MUKAH: Igan MP Ahmad Johnie Zawawi has expressed concern over the lack of spirited displays of love for country. “Loyalty to the country must be demonstrated through actions, and what is most concerning is when love for country gradually ebbs,” he said. “The same goes for the Jalur Gemilang, not

JaPen holds event to disseminate info and policies

KUALA BALINGIAN: The Balingian Information Department (JaPen) recently organised the Jiwa Komuniti Madani Programme at the Kuala Mas Balingian Madani Community Level, held at the Hawker Centre here. This programme aims to disseminate government initiatives , information and policies based on the Malaysia Madani concept. Additionally, face-to-face sessions like this

Minister mulls R&D on potential of sago palm

MUKAH: The advantage of sago palm products need to be studied more deeply as has a great potential to be introduced at wider market. Deputy Minister of Economy, Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib cited sago products not only available as food-based but can also be transformed for daily use. “For example,

Balingian’s bouncy Bederun bash

MUKAH: The Bederun Festival, a beloved tradition of the Balingian community, is set to make a triumphant return from September 27 to 29. This year’s festival promises a vibrant array of activities, with a particular emphasis on exciting water sports competitions. In addition to the aquatic thrills, attendees can look

Nothing more important than team spirit

MUKAH: Team spirit is crucial for an organisation to progress for without it everything will be chaotic. “Team spirit is very important to ensure we are always in one team, course and direction,” said Food Industry, Commodities and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Atom,He was speaking at

Winners list of the Daro Festival Bermukun Competition 2024

DARO: The Warisan Melanau group from Bintulu was the champion for the adult category in the recently concluded Daro Festival Bermukun Competition 2024, as they took home cash prize amounting to RM2,000. In the same category, the runner-up went to Selempang Emas group from Kampung Baru Daro, inclusive cash prize

Expedition convoy awakens patriotism

MUKAH: The Department of Information (JAPEN) made a significant impact by organizing the Jalur Gemilang Merdeka Expedition (KMJG) convoy, inspiring the community to deeply understand and embrace the essence of independence. Shafrie Saili, Deputy Resident of Mukah, emphasized the importance of such initiatives in boosting patriotism and raising public awareness.

Ministry calls for more frequent engagements with local authorities

MUKAH: Interactions or meetings involving discussions and communication between the Ministry of Public Health, Housing, and Local Government (MPHLG) and local authorities (PBT) need to be held more frequently. MPHLG Deputy Minister, Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil said that such engagements are important to understand and address the problems faced by