News near Sarikei

1. Cultural and music activities as a medium for community unity

   1 week ago Saluran 122 Pentas Utama Tapak Pesta Meradong, Bintangor, Sarawak 27.6 km

   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.

2. Sarawak haze eases as hazardous API readings drop to two stations

   1 week ago New Straits Times Sarikei

   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.

3. Sg Sadit residents mark National Day with community clean-up

   2 weeks ago Sarawak Tribune Sg Sadit Kanan, Sibu, Sarawak 47.8 km

   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.