Friday, 19 December 2025

Author: Amyra Varkisa

Early promotions for Borneo Cultural Festival

SIBU: The Borneo Cultural Festival (BCF) 2023 will be held for 15 days starting from July 14 to July 2 Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman, Clarence Ting Ing Horh said the council would be sending invitations for participation to foreign countries early. “We will be sending out the invitations after

Don’t speculate about suicide attempt in Sibu

SIBU: The public is advised to not make any speculation regarding the suicide attempt in the fifth-floor corridor of one of the buildings, here on Tuesday. Sibu District Police Chief, ACP Zulkipli Suhaili in a statement yesterday said that the Sibu police station received a call around 8.12 pm from

New marine academy campus to produce more sailors

SIBU: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said a new Pelita Maslaut Sdn Bhd’s (PMSB) campus is being built in Miri. “I was told by the director Mohamad Nazim Masni Amit that a new campus is being constructed in Miri to accommodate the need for more local

Cops bust cockfighting session

JULAU: Police arrested four men for engaging in an illegal cockfighting gambling session at an oil palm estate in Pakan on Sunday. District police chief, DSP Andam Sulin in a statement today (July 25) said a team from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) conducted an Ops Dadu swoop at about

Cancer patients need people’s support

SIBU: The involvement of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) such as the National Cancer Council (MAKNA) is crucial to alleviate the suffering of cancer patients. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing, and Local Government Michael Tiang Ming Tee said that such an organisation can help with the provision of screening services, treatment

No issue on timing of GE15

SIBU: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has no issue on the timing of next general election, said Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahmah Hamzah. The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president said the party is ready to face the 15th General Election (GE15). “Not to say that I am being arrogant

Sports tournaments as economic boosters

SIBU: Hosting sports tournaments is one of the great ways to stimulate the economy, boost social and community development as well as promote tourism, said Minister of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. Citing the MYSED Extreme Game Challenge as an example, he said that

More extreme sports facilities mulled

SIBU: The Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED) is looking into building more extreme sports facilities or skate plaza such as the Sibu Active Youth Space (SAYS) for youth throughout the state. Its Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that such facilities have been requested by

Showcasing Sibu Raiders in Singapore

SIBU: The 48 hours Sibu Raiders mini film will be showcased in Singapore, said Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Michael Tiang Ming Tee. Tiang revealed that he suggested the mini film be showcased in Singapore during his recent visit with Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang

Monitoring consumer goods’ prices

SIBU: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) consumer affairs officers appointed in each parliamentary constituency nationwide will monitor the supply and prices of consumer goods at all times. In giving the assurance, its minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said as such the public must make complaints