Author: Amyra Varkisa

Over 1,000 attend vibrant SIBUFM Mooncake Festival

SIBU: The SIBUFM Mooncake Festival, held last night (Sept 15) at an open space behind CCK Local Sungai Merah, drew a vibrant crowd of over 1,000 visitors. The event was officiated by Deputy Public Health, Housing and Local Government Minister Michael Tiang Ming Tee, who was represented by Penghulu Ting

Nurturing unity, progress for nation

As the country commemorates its 60th Malaysia Day today, it is a time for reflection, celebration, and renewed commitment to the nation’s growth and unity. This historic day marks the birth of an independent nation, bringing together Malaya, Sabah, and Sarawak into a single entity. Over the past six decades,

Barge destroyed in morning blaze

SIBU: A barge berthed at Pulau Selalo in Paradom here was destroyed by a fire today morning. Fire and Rescue Department Zone 4 Chief Andy Alie said that a team of firefighters from the Sibu Central Fire Station was dispatched to the location upon receiving a distress call at 8.02

Man nabbed, tanker with 11,000 litres of diesel seized

SIBU: The marine police here seized a tanker with 11,000 litres of diesel during an operation codenamed ‘Op Taring Kontraban’ on yesterday. Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili, in a statement yesterday, said a 30-year-old man was also arrested for failing to produce documents or permits from the Ministry of

Minos captivated by King’s down-to-earth nature

KUCHING: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah is an exceptional monarch, said Kota Samarahan Municipal Council chairman Datuk Peter Minos. Minos that His Majesty is greatly admired and loved by the people of Sabah and Sarawak as noticed throughout His Highness’s Kembara Kenali Borneo tour. What’s more,

Over 319,000 Kenyalang Gold Card applications received since 2020

SIBU: A total of 319,099 Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) applications have been received as of Aug 31 this year, dating back to 2020, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah has disclosed. She further revealed that out of this total, 276,543 cards had been printed, with 264,941 already distributed to applicants.  The Minister

Sarawak proposes health benefits inclusion for Kenyalang Gold Card

SIBU: The Sarawak government is preparing to propose the addition of health benefits to the Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) programme, with plans to present this proposal to the Cabinet in the near future. Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah revealed that Sarawak is expected to become an aging state by 2028, earlier

Enthusiastic residents welcome King at Sibu Central Market

SIBU: Thousands of people flocked to Sibu Central Market here to catch a glimpse of the royal entourage today (Sept 12). People from diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds gathered at every corner of the market as early as 6.30 am to welcome Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah

Sarawakians, Sabahans leave lasting impression on King, Queen

SIBU: The people of Sarawak and Sabah have left an indelible impression on Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah who described them as extraordinary for waiting and greeting the Kembara Kenali Borneo tour convoy led by him. The King said that throughout the 1,700-km journey that began

Anticipation builds as Agong heads for Sibu

SIBU: People have been told to show their love and respect for  the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, as they embark on their much-anticipated visit to Sibu. Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng called on the public to join