News near Jalan Gambir Sibu Sarawak
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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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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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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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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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Haze improves in Sarawak as hazardous API readings fall
Haze conditions in Sarawak are improving, with the number of monitoring stations recording hazardous API readings falling from six to two as of 9am. Kuching and Serian remain hazardous, while several other areas in Sarawak and other states like Selangor and Sabah have seen air quality deteriorate to unhealthy levels.
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Sibu folk urged to stay indoors after API breaches 300-mark
Sibu's Air Pollutant Index (API) reached a hazardous 326, prompting Deputy Minister Datuk Michael Tiang to advise residents to stay indoors and take precautions, especially children, the elderly, and those with respiratory conditions.
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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.
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Man nabbed after punching sister, threatening to kill her
A 42-year-old man in Kampung Nyabor, Saratok was arrested for allegedly punching his sister and threatening to kill her after she scolded him. He also damaged her car windscreen. The suspect tested positive for drugs and has prior criminal records.
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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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Crackdown in Sibu Jaya: SRDC orders immediate halt to open burning linked to farming
The Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) has ordered an immediate halt to open burning along the Sibu Jaya bypass in Sibu, Sarawak, after another fire linked to farming activities was detected. The incident occurred while Sibu's Air Pollutant Index (API) had reached a hazardous level of 327. SRDC chairman Sempurai Petrus Ngelai called the actions of those involved irresponsible and urged landowners to check for illegal trespassing.
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Sibu Airport flights unaffected as visibility improves amid haze
Flight operations at Sibu Airport remained unaffected on Wednesday as visibility improved despite the haze, with visibility at 3,000 metres and runway visual range at 2,000 metres. The airport manager said no flights were affected, a contrast to the previous day when thick fog and haze caused two cancellations, four delays and three diversions. The Air Pollutant Index in Sibu had decreased to 248 as of 4pm.
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Cultural and music activities as a medium for community unity
At the Pesta Meradong 2026 in Bintangor, Sarawak, a Karaoke Lagu Iban competition saw nearly half of its 20 participants from the Malay community, highlighting music's role in uniting multiracial society. Deputy Minister Datuk Abdullah Saidol praised the participation as a positive sign for the Dayak music industry and community unity.