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23rd Borneo Dayak Cultural Festival in Sibu keeps Dayak heritage alive
The 23rd Borneo Dayak Cultural Festival (BDCF) is being held in Sibu, Sarawak, under the theme 'Echoes of Borneo' to preserve Dayak traditions and strengthen unity among Sarawak's multiracial communities. The event features ngajat dance performances, a Betaboh Orchestra with over 20 musicians, and the Miss Borneo Dayak Cultural Festival pageant with eight finalists.
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Sibu roads to close for 3,000-strong Catholic procession on Sept 9
About 3,000 people are expected to join the Malaysia Pastoral Convention 2026 procession in Sibu on Wednesday night. The walk will start at Sibu Gateway and proceed to Kingwood Hotel, with motorists advised to avoid the route from 9pm to 9.45pm.
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Sibu festival organiser defends haze decision, cites traders' livelihoods
The Borneo Cultural Festival organiser in Sibu has defended continuing the event despite haze concerns, saying it is a vital income source for traders. A spokesman said life must go on and that stopping the festival would burden those who depend on it. The event runs until Sept 14.
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Sibu man jailed one month for stealing RM152 in toiletries from pharmacy
A 54-year-old man was sentenced to one month's jail by the Sibu Magistrates' Court after pleading guilty to stealing toiletries and reading glasses worth RM152.25 from PMG Pharmacy in Jalan Central. The theft occurred on Sept 1, and the man was arrested after police reviewed CCTV footage.
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Borneo Cultural Festival Chinese Night in Sibu showcases orchestra, dance, martial arts
The Borneo Cultural Festival 2026's Chinese Night was held at Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang Phase 1 in Sibu on Monday. The event featured performances including a Chinese orchestra, dances, face-changing, dragon and lion dances, Wushu, and 24 Festive Drums, with participation from local schools and associations.
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SAGA alumni urged to bridge Sarawak and Australia ties at Sibu meeting
Sarawak Deputy Premier Dr Sim Kui Hian urged the Sarawak Australian Graduates Association (SAGA) to continue acting as a bridge between Sarawak and Australia. He spoke at the SAGA First Corporate Meeting 2026 and 21st anniversary event held at RH Hotel in Sibu on Monday night.
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Sibu Teochew Association launches food stall at Borneo Cultural Festival to preserve heritage
The Sibu Teochew Association launched its 'Teochew EIGHT EAT Eight Districts Food Stall' on Sunday evening at the Borneo Cultural Festival in Sibu. The stall aims to use traditional cuisine as a platform for cultural preservation and inter-community understanding. The festival, held at Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang, runs from Sept 5 to 14.
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Sibu woman fined RM1,500 for assaulting cousin over RM2,500 debt
A 37-year-old woman was fined RM1,500 by the Sibu Magistrates' Court after pleading guilty to assaulting her cousin. The assault happened on Aug 27 at a residence in Kampung Bahagia Jaya, Teku, following a dispute over an unpaid debt.
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Container falls off trailer and overturns on Sibu road, no injuries reported
A container being carried by a trailer fell off and overturned along Jalan Tuanku Osman in Sibu on Monday afternoon. No injuries were reported, and no one was at the spot when the incident occurred.
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Sibu public markets to get AEDs under new emergency readiness push
Two AED units will be installed at Sibu Central Market and the Tiong Hua Road Temporary Market in Sibu, Sarawak. The initiative was announced by Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek during the World First Aid Day 2026 celebration, organized by the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Sibu Branch.
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French tourist tries 50-foot Melanau swing at Sibu's Borneo Cultural Festival
A French tourist, Louis Degove, tried the giant Melanau 'itut' swing at the Borneo Cultural Festival in Sibu. The 50-foot attraction was officially opened by the Sibu Municipal Council chairman. The festival runs from Sept 5 to 14.
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115 join international blowpipe contest at Sibu's Borneo Cultural Festival despite haze
The International Blowpipe Competition 2026, held in conjunction with the Borneo Cultural Festival in Sibu, drew 115 participants despite regional haze. The Kalimantan contingent was reduced from 12 to six, and Brunei's team could not attend due to technical issues. Sibu Municipal Council chairman Clarence Ting expressed happiness that the event proceeded.
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Deputy premier urges young Red Crescent members in Sibu to build leadership skills
Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, speaking at the opening of the MRCS Sarawak Chapter Convention 2026 in Sibu, urged young members to develop resilience and compassion to become humanitarian leaders. He emphasized that first aid skills are important but must be paired with the right mindset and courage to act.
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MRCS Sarawak convention in Sibu gathers 200 cadets for leadership, humanitarian training
The Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) State-Level Convention 2026 is being held in Sibu, Sarawak, on Saturday, drawing about 200 young cadets from branches across the state. The event focuses on youth leadership, mental resilience and humanitarian preparedness, featuring seminars and team-building activities. MRCS Sibu Branch chairman Penghulu Chua Hiong Kee urged the cadets to develop sound judgement, teamwork and discipline for future humanitarian service.
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Bukit Assek rep opens Sarawak Energy junior badminton championship in Sibu
Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng officiated the Sarawak Energy Central Zone Junior Badminton Championship 2026 at Sibu's Catholic High School hall. He urged young players to emulate the spirit of national badminton legend Datuk Lee Chong Wei. The three-day tournament features 263 players in Under-9 to Under-15 categories.
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Sibu MP's aide urges repairs to faulty streetlights and pothole after inspection
Following public complaints, the special aide to Sibu MP Oscar Ling inspected a poorly lit junction on Jalan Wawasan and found faulty streetlights. She also discovered a pothole on Jalan Ling Kai Cheng and has lodged complaints with authorities, calling for urgent repairs to ensure road safety.
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Sibu man remanded six more days over nephew's slashing death
A 49-year-old man in Sibu has been remanded for another six days over the death of his five-year-old nephew, who was allegedly slashed on the neck on Aug 28. The boy died at Sibu Hospital. The suspect is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code.
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Sarawak athletics body eyes SUKMA title revival through coaching course
The Sibu Division Amateur Athletic Association president hopes athletics can help Sarawak reclaim the SUKMA overall title in Kelantan. He spoke at a luncheon for trainees who completed a five-day World Athletics coaching course held in Sibu. The association is also preparing for the Sibu Open Athletics Championship in October.
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Man pleads not guilty to 2024 Sibu shooting attempted murder charge
A 34-year-old man pleaded not guilty in the Sibu Sessions Court to attempted murder over a shooting on Jalan Wong King Huo on Jan 1, 2024. The court granted him RM10,000 bail and set Oct 6 for case management. The victim suffered gunshot wounds to both lower limbs.
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Sibu man fined RM10,000 for possessing child sexual abuse, pornographic material
A 22-year-old man in Sibu was fined a total of RM10,000 by the Magistrates' Court for possessing child sexual abuse material and pornographic content. The offences were discovered on his mobile phone and laptop at a house in Lorong Lada 8A2A.
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Contractor urged to control dust from ongoing Sibu roadworks
A DAP Sarawak committee member has called for better dust control during roadworks on Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman in Sibu, which have been causing inconvenience to residents and motorists.
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Elderly woman trapped in two-vehicle accident
A 66-year-old woman lost consciousness after being trapped in a two-vehicle collision on Jalan Ling Kai Cheng in Sungai Merah Town District, Sibu, Sarawak. Firefighters rescued her, and she was taken to a hospital. The other driver and a child sustained minor injuries.
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Police detain two, seize over RM400,000 in drugs in Sibu
Police in Sibu arrested two individuals and seized drugs worth RM412,351 in a raid on a house at Jalan Gambir. The haul included ketamine and Erimin 5 pills. The suspects, both 21, are being remanded for investigation.
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RM9,000 fine after cyclist killed in late-night collision
A 25-year-old woman was fined RM9,000 by the Magistrates' Court in Sibu after a collision that killed a cyclist in November 2025. Monica Yeo Siew Yieng was convicted under the Road Transport Act for driving without due care and attention. The incident occurred along Jalan Dr Wong Soon Kai, and the victim, Mazeri Ayong, died at Hospital Sibu.