SIBU: The Bukit Assek Redevelopment Plan will commence in 2026, transforming Sibu’s urban landscape over 15 years. In announcing this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg revealed that the project, spanning four phases, will reshape Sibu akin to Singapore, connecting the town with new infrastructure. “This project
SIBU: Kampung Datu here will undergo a significant redevelopment while preserving its cultural characteristic, says Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Abang Johari stressed the need to modernise the only Malay traditional village remaining in Sibu, whilst retaining its cultural characteristics, which are a testament to the
SIBU: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg reminded leaders in Sarawak to avoid quarrels and instead, be united regardless of background. “The success achieved by Sarawak today is due to the political stability in the state and it needs to be maintained and preserved. “In Sibu, for
SIBU: Increasing the number of Community Leaders (KMKK) in the Sibu Jaya area is a reasonable consideration. Tourism, Arts, and Culture (Motac) Minister, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, said he attributed this proposal to the rapid population growth in the area. “This move is to better serve the people in
BINTANGOR: A recent vandalism at Muara Lebaan Bintangor cemetery resulted in 79 tombs being desecrated. According to Meradong police chief DSP Sekam Anoi, he said the culprit broke down the tomb cement and dug out the graves, exposing the coffins. He added that the last time the complainant and people
SIBU: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg begins his Hari Raya Aidilfitri visitations here today (April 13), by meeting prominent local figures. Accompanied by his wife, Datin Patinggi Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tuanku Bujang, Abang Johari’s first stop was at the residence of the Deputy Minister for Education,
SIBU: The Public Works Department (PWD) of the Sibu division has announced that the main intersection at Sibu-Durin will be temporarily closed from April 8 to May 9. According to a statement by the PWD, the closure is to facilitate repairs and upgrades to the road surface along the stretch.
SIBU: A total of six public toilets managed by Sibu Municipal Council (SMC)’s strategic partners were inspected today. The public toilets inspected today are located at Sibu En An Teng Tua Pek Kong Temple, Sg Antu, Taman Perpaduan, Taman Seduan, Su Kuok Garden Jalan Mantis, and Jalan Diong Kik. According
SIBU: A retiree, Lau Kah Lee, 65, was taken aback when he discovered that the RM116,000 belonging to his late mother had disappeared from the unclaimed money accounts. Lau, who stumbled upon this revelation through the eGumis portal, learned that the funds had been unclaimed since his mother’s passing in
SIBU: A snake knocked out power supply here at about 2.21am, affecting the Oya, Salim, and Deshon areas on April 7. In a statement on Monday Sarawak Energy said the seven-foot long reptile slithered into the switchgear at its Oya 275kV Substation, causing the blackout. “Syarikat Sesco Berhad’s (Sesco) technical
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