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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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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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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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Haze: Pesta Kanowit may be postponed if hazardous air quality persists
Kanowit District Officer Cerisologo Sabut said Pesta Kanowit may be postponed if hazardous air quality persists, as the Air Pollutant Index reached 302. All outdoor activities in the district have been ordered postponed, and the district disaster management team is on standby. The festival's sales activities are scheduled from Sept 12 to 27, with water sports from Sept 25 to 27.
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Former Borneo Post editor and haiku poet John Tiong Chunghoo dies at 66
John Tiong Chunghoo, a former editor of The Borneo Post and an internationally published haiku poet, passed away in Sibu on Wednesday at the age of 66. His brother, Datuk Seri Patrick Tiong, confirmed the death. Tiong's prolific career included over 3,000 poems published on PoemHunter, with his work used in international examinations and universities worldwide.
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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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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 assemblyman urges preservation of Iban handicraft skills, announces more workshops
Bawang Assan assemblyman Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh called for more effort to preserve traditional Iban handicrafts and the skills to make them, speaking at a workshop in Sibu on Tuesday. He sponsored the workshop and announced similar sessions will be held at longhouses across his constituency to empower Iban women and develop a community-based handicraft industry.
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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.
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Sg Sadit residents mark National Day with community clean-up
Residents of Sg Sadit Kanan near Sibu held a community clean-up on National Day (Aug 31) to foster unity and improve their neighbourhood. The event was organised by Komuniti Datuk Robert Lau Hoi Chew and the JKKK Sg Sadit Kanan, and was praised by councillor Kevin Lau Kor Jie.
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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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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.