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Sibu's Borneo Cultural Festival closes with record kampua toss and first fire show
The Borneo Cultural Festival 2026 in Sibu closed on Saturday at Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang Phase 1, with SMC chairman Clarence Ting saying the event was about bringing people together through culture. Highlights included a kampua tossing event with 1,258 participants that set a Malaysia Book of Records mark, and the Budakapi Movement's interactive fire show staged for the first time in Sibu. Cultural groups from China, Indonesia, Brunei, Sabah, Sarawak and across Malaysia took part.
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SUPP Youth: One-third of parliamentary seats needed to protect Sarawak's MA63 rights
SUPP Youth chief Kevin Lau Kor Jie said Sabah and Sarawak need one-third of parliamentary seats to safeguard their constitutional rights under MA63, since constitutional amendments require a two-thirds majority. He spoke at a Mooncake Festival celebration in Sibu, where he also urged Sarawakians to stay united in defending the state's rights.
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Sibu Municipal Council jumps 29 places to sixth nationally in 2026 rating
Sibu Municipal Council (MPS) climbed 29 places to rank sixth out of 42 municipal councils nationwide in the 2026 Local Authority Star Rating, retaining a five-star rating with a score of 91.95 per cent. Its chairman Clarence Ting said the achievement was a collective effort and MPS is the highest-ranked municipal council in Sarawak. The results were announced by KPKT in Penang.
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AADK Sibu teaches 70 SK Nanga Assan pupils about drug dangers
AADK Sibu held a drug awareness talk and exhibition at SK Nanga Assan, Sibu, on Friday. The programme at the school's computer lab involved over 70 teachers and pupils as an early prevention measure. Participants learned about the health, legal and social harms of drug abuse.
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Sibu temple gives RM500 monthly to siblings who lost father in April crash
In Sibu, the Eng Ann Teng Tua Pek Kong Temple Charity Trust is giving RM500 a month for a year to two siblings whose father died in a road accident in April. Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng witnessed the handover and said he had also sought help from Socso and the Sibu Welfare Department.
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Sibu hosts Borneo Cultural Festival 2026 International Night
The Borneo Cultural Festival 2026 International Night was held at Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang in Sibu on Friday, featuring performers from Brunei, China and Jakarta alongside local groups. Sibu Municipal Council councillor Augustine Merikan said the event, now in its 23rd edition, serves as a platform for cultural exchange.
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PBB must engage young voters who moved away, says Dr Annuar
PBB vice-president Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee said the party must strengthen cooperation beyond conventions and election campaigns to keep young voters who have moved away from their constituencies engaged. Speaking at a dinner gathering in Sibu hosting PBB members from Samariang and Sibu, he noted many young people from Sibu now live in Kuching. The Samariang delegation stopped in Sibu before heading to Miri for the PBB Northern Zone Special Convention.
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Wong Soon Koh tells SMK Kwong Hua students to verify social media content
Bawang Assan assemblyman Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh told students at SMK Kwong Hua in Sibu to question and verify what they see on social media. Speaking at a Malaysia Day programme on Friday, he said freedom must come with responsibility and urged respect for Sarawak's diversity.
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SUPP Bawang Assan to help two families in Sungai Bidut apply for welfare aid
The SUPP Bawang Assan branch visited two needy families in Sungai Bidut, Sibu, on Thursday and will help them apply for welfare support. One family cares for a person with autism and will be assisted with OKU registration, while the other involves three elderly siblings seeking living assistance. Branch chairman Kevin Lau said the visits help the team understand each family's circumstances.
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PBB must draw up programmes to reach 18-20 year old voters before Sarawak polls, says Annuar Rapaee
PBB vice-president Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee said the party needs to design programmes aimed at youths aged 18 to 20 before the coming Sarawak state election. He said many young voters may still be confused because they will be voting for the first time, and this group could decide the outcome. He spoke at a dinner with PBB Samariang at Dewan Lakis in Sibu.
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Sibu sets MBOR record with 1,258 tossing kampua at Borneo Cultural Festival
Sibu Municipal Council set a Malaysia Book of Records entry on Thursday when 1,258 participants tossed kampua at Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang Phase 1 in Sibu during the Borneo Cultural Festival 2026. State tourism minister Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the feat will raise Sibu's profile and draw visitors to try the dish.
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Sibu mass kampua tossing draws 1,258, earns Malaysia Book of Records entry
A mass kampua tossing event at Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang Phase 1 in Sibu drew 1,258 participants, earning a Malaysia Book of Records entry. The event, part of the Borneo Cultural Festival 2026, surpassed its target of 1,000 and included participants from France, the United States, China and Brunei.
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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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Aaron: Unity needs understanding, not just tolerance
National Unity Minister Aaron Ago Dagang said unity in a plural society cannot rely on tolerance alone, but must be built through understanding, respect and cooperation. He said this while officiating the Malaysia Pastoral Convention 2026 at a hotel in Sibu today. The convention runs from 9 to 13 September and brings together about 850 Catholics from nine dioceses.
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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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Sibu priest makes mooncakes to fund missionary work
Father Ivan Fang, a 66-year-old Catholic priest from Brunei who has served in Sibu for 12 years, makes mooncakes at the Missionary Community of Corpus Christi to raise money for missionary work. Last year the effort raised about RM10,000 and he hopes for a similar amount this year, with about 800 mooncakes expected to be sold.
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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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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.