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PBB perlu rangka program tarik belia 18-20 tahun sebelum PRN Sarawak, kata Annuar Rapaee
SIBU, 12 Sept: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) perlu memberi penekanan kepada golongan belia, khususnya mereka berusia 18 hingga 20 tahun, dengan beberapa program yang perlu dirangka sebelum berlangsungnya Pilihan Raya Negeri (PRN) akan datang.
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Daughter returns to Kuching for Sarawak liberation anniversary, father's wartime diary remembered
Anne Read, 73, returned to Kuching for the 81st anniversary of Sarawak's liberation from Japanese occupation, attending a wreath-laying ceremony at the Sarawak World War II Liberation Monument in Pending. Her father, Hugh Humphrey, was a civilian internee at the Batu Lintang camp who secretly kept a diary during his internment. She visited the former camp site and laid a wreath, noting the trip coincided with the 25th anniversary of her father's death.
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Sibu sets MBOR record with 1,258 tossing kampua at Borneo Cultural Festival
SIBU (Sept 12): The Sibu Municipal Council’s (SMC) record-breaking kampua tossing event will help raise the town’s profile among visitors, said State Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. On Thursday, SMC secured an entry in the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) for gathering 1,258 participants for a [...]
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580kg crocodile caught in Batang Igan after disturbing fishing nets
A 580kg crocodile measuring 4.32 metres was captured in the Sebedil area of Batang Igan, Sarawak, early Thursday morning. The operation was launched after residents complained the reptile had been disturbing their fishing nets. A licensed hunter and the Sarawak Forestry Corporation took part in the joint operation.
- আপনি প্রথম দেখেছেন আপনার কাছে কিছু ঘটছে? এটি পোস্ট করুন। রাস্তা বন্ধ, নাইট মার্কেট সরানো, ফেটে যাওয়া পাইপ, হারানো পোষা প্রাণী — কাছাকাছি শেয়ার করুন। কাছাকাছি কিছু পোস্ট করুন →
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Annuar: PISA results a wake-up call for Maths, Science in Sarawak
SIBU (Sept 11): Malaysia’s latest Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) results should serve as a wake-up call for stronger action to improve Mathematics and Science education, said Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee. The State Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development said Malaysia should learn from better-performing countries, including Singapore, Vietnam and Thailand. He [...]
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ADUN Meradong gesa strategi perkukuh industri limau Bintangor
BINTANGOR, 11 Sept: Pelbagai strategi perlu digerakkan bagi memperkukuh industri limau Bintangor selain memastikan buah berkenaan terus menjadi antara produk pertanian yang sinonim dengan daerah ini.
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Meradong rep hands 20 glucometers to Bintangor Health Clinic
BINTANGOR (Sept 11): The government will continue enhancing healthcare facilities and services to ensure communities have access to quality and comfortable healthcare that meet current needs, said Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing. He said the provision of medical equipment and upgrading of infrastructure at Bintangor Health Clinic demonstrated the government’s commitment to prioritising the [...]
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Sibu mass kampua tossing draws 1,258, earns Malaysia Book of Records entry
SIBU (Sept 10): The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) has secured an entry in the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) for gathering 1,258 participants for a mass ‘kampua’ (traditional dry egg noodle) tossing event at Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang Phase 1 here tonight. The event, held in conjunction with the Borneo Cultural Festival (BCF) 2026, surpassed [...]
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Driver gets 10 years, RM50,000 fine for drink-driving death in Bintangor
A 57-year-old man was sentenced by the Sarikei Magistrates' Court to 10 years' jail and a RM50,000 fine for causing the death of a motorcyclist while driving under the influence of alcohol. The collision happened at Mile 4 Jalan Lasi in Bintangor on May 5, when the pickup truck he was driving went out of control on a bend and hit the motorcycle. The victim was taken to Julau polyclinic but died the same day.
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Nine crosses united at Sibu Gateway as Malaysia Pastoral Convention 2026 opens
Nine crosses representing Malaysia's Catholic dioceses and archdioceses were joined into one Cross at Sibu Gateway on Wednesday night, opening the Malaysia Pastoral Convention 2026. About 1,000 delegates from across the country joined the Opening Mass and a procession to Kingwood Hotel, where the Cross became the focus of the five-day gathering running until Sept 13.
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Man charged in Sibu with murder of five-year-old, faces drug count
SIBU: A 49-year-old man was on Thursday (Sept 10) formally charged in the Magistrates’ Court here with murdering a five-year-old boy, with the prosecution telling the court that several key forensic and psychiatric reports are still outstanding before the case can proceed to the High Court. Abdool Malex Mahidin from Jalan Astana Petra Jaya, Kuching, […]
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Aaron: Perpaduan perlu pemahaman, bukan sekadar toleransi
SIBU, 10 Sept: Perpaduan dalam masyarakat majmuk tidak boleh bergantung kepada toleransi semata-mata, sebaliknya perlu dibina melalui pemahaman, rasa hormat, kepercayaan dan kerjasama antara komuniti.
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Aaron: religious groups key to national unity, opens MPC2026 in Sibu
National Unity Minister Datuk Seri Aaron Ago Dagang opened the first Malaysia Pastoral Convention 2026 at Kingwood Hotel in Sibu today, telling about 850 Catholic delegates from nine dioceses that religious communities must help build national unity. He said government policy alone cannot achieve unity and urged faith groups to move from tolerance to understanding, respect, trust and cooperation.
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Warga emas 78 tahun hilang selepas ke kebun di Durin
SIBU, 10 Sept: Seorang wanita warga emas berusia 78 tahun dilaporkan hilang selepas dipercayai tidak pulang ke rumah panjang ketika pergi ke kebun di Rumah Philip Kayak, Durin, semalam.
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Sibu priest makes mooncakes to fund missionary work
SIBU: For most people, mooncakes are a cherished seasonal delicacy associated with family reunions, glowing lanterns and the Mid-Autumn Festival. For Father Ivan Fang, 66, the humble mooncake carries a far more profound meaning. The Catholic priest, who hails from Brunei and has been serving in Sibu for the past 12 years, has taken on […]
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Wong Soon Koh: Grassroots leaders must master rules, skills
SIBU: Grassroots leadership must be strengthened with knowledge, skills and strong integrity to ensure public services remain efficient, transparent and effective, said Bawang Assan assemblyman Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh. He said growing public demands and expectations for government services required community leaders, village heads and government officers to continuously enhance their capabilities while having […]
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Borneo Dayak Cultural Festival ke-23 di Sibu kekal julang warisan Dayak
SIBU (Sept 10): The 23rd edition of the Borneo Dayak Cultural Festival (BDCF) continues to serve as a platform for preserving Dayak traditions while strengthening unity among Sarawak’s multiracial communities. According to Dayak Stage main coordinator Councillor Augustine Merikan, the festival’s continued staging reflects the Dayak community’s commitment to preserving its cultural heritage for future [...]