What's happening around Dalat
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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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Mukah police assist water distribution to dry spell-hit Ulu Sebakong residents
Mukah police, along with several government agencies, distributed 992 cartons of drinking water to residents of six longhouses in Ulu Sebakong affected by an ongoing dry spell. The operation was led by district police chief DSP Muhamad Rizal Alias and proceeded smoothly despite hazy conditions.
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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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Sarawak haze eases as hazardous API readings drop to two stations
Haze conditions in Sarawak are improving, with the number of monitoring stations recording hazardous Air Pollutant Index (API) readings falling to two as of 9am. Kuching and Serian remain hazardous, while several other areas in the state have moved into the 'very unhealthy' category. Air quality in some areas outside Sarawak, including Selangor and Sabah, has deteriorated.
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Jalan Oya Health Clinic proposed for temporary relocation
The Jalan Oya Health Clinic in Sibu, Sarawak, is proposed to be temporarily relocated to a rented premise due to the current building requiring urgent attention. The proposal was shared during a working visit by Deputy Health Minister Dato Hanifah Hajar Taib, who also inspected the proposed site.
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BCF 2026 postponed two days due to haze
The Borneo Cultural Festival (BCF) 2026 in Sibu has been postponed by two days to September 5-14 due to haze and deteriorating air quality. The Sibu Municipal Council announced the decision as a precaution for public health and safety, with stall operations starting September 5 and main stage performances from September 6 to 14.
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Sarawak youth urged to be self-reliant at Kemuyang camp closing
State Youth and Sports Department director Lamat Nyalau told young people at the closing of the State-Level Rakan Muda Camp 2026 in Sibu to be more independent and less reliant on parents and technology. The camp, held from Aug 28 to 31 at Kem Belia Kemuyang, focused on practical skills like cooking and teamwork.