What's happening around Sibu
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Meradong assemblyman urges strategy to strengthen Bintangor lime industry
Meradong state assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing called for strategies to strengthen the Bintangor lime industry in Sarawak. He spoke at a fertiliser handover ceremony for lime growers at the Meradong District Agriculture Office in Bintangor today. He also proposed building a bridge linking Bintangor to Sungai Nyamok as an alternative route.
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Meradong rep hands 20 glucometers to Bintangor Health Clinic
Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing presented 20 glucometers to Bintangor Health Clinic in Sarawak on Wednesday, saying the government will keep improving healthcare facilities for the community. He also inspected the clinic's upgraded canteen, which had new wiring, air-conditioning, fans, glass panels and doors.
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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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Driver gets 10 years, RM50,000 fine for drink-driving death in Bintangor
A 57-year-old man was sentenced by the Sarikei Magistrates' Court to 10 years' jail and a RM50,000 fine for causing the death of a motorcyclist while driving under the influence of alcohol. The collision happened at Mile 4 Jalan Lasi in Bintangor on May 5, when the pickup truck he was driving went out of control on a bend and hit the motorcycle. The victim was taken to Julau polyclinic but died the same day.
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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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Man charged in Sibu with murder of five-year-old, faces drug count
A 49-year-old man was charged at the Magistrates' Court in Sibu on Thursday with murdering a five-year-old boy at a house in Rantau Panjang Jaya on Aug 28. He also faces a separate drug charge for self-administering amphetamine and methamphetamine at Sibu Central Police Station. The case was fixed for Oct 22 pending forensic and psychiatric reports and the Public Prosecutor's consent.
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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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78-year-old woman missing after going to farm in Durin
A 78-year-old woman, Monica Delima Ubong, was reported missing after failing to return to her longhouse at Rumah Philip Kayak, Durin, Sibu. A search and rescue operation by the Sibu Jaya Fire and Rescue Station and police is under way after initial searches around the longhouse and farm failed to find her.
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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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Wong Soon Koh: Grassroots leaders must master rules, skills
Bawang Assan assemblyman Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh said grassroots leaders need knowledge, skills and integrity to keep public services efficient and transparent. Speaking at the closing of the 2026 Professionalism Enhancement Programme for Institutions, Villages and Communities in N.53 Bawang Assan, held at Green EcoFarm in Sibu, he said the training must translate into better service and closer cooperation with government agencies.
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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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Meluan assemblyman seeks JKR Sarawak upgrade for dilapidated bridge at SK Nanga Entaih
Meluan assemblyman Dato Rolland Duat Jubin has called for urgent attention to upgrade a dilapidated pedestrian bridge connecting SK Nanga Entaih and Rumah Marthin in Pakan. He will raise the matter with the Sarawak Public Works Department (JKR). He also officiated a RM200,000 project to upgrade the floor and tiles at Rumah Marthin, completed mid-year.
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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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SUPP Bawang Assan branch visits nine households in Tanjung Kunyit
The SUPP Bawang Assan branch, led by Councillor Kevin Lau, conducted door-to-door visits to nine households in Tanjung Kunyit, Sibu, on Sunday. Residents raised concerns about weak mobile signals, sagging electrical cables, road visibility issues, and potholes. The team will compile the feedback and forward it to the relevant authorities.
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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 Jaya water woes to end by year's end with new 900mm pipe
Sarawak Water Sdn Bhd says the intermittent water supply problem in Sibu Jaya is expected to be resolved by the end of this year. A larger 900mm-diameter main pipe is being installed to increase delivery capacity to 13 million litres per day. The update was given during a dialogue session with PDP Dudong, JBALB, and the Sibu Resident.
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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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Sibu man fined RM2,000 for defaming another on Facebook
A 33-year-old man was fined RM2,000 by the Sibu Magistrates' Court after pleading guilty to defaming a man on social media. The accused, Azrie Leggan, published a post falsely implicating the victim in indecent remarks with a child. He was arrested in Marudi following an investigation by the MCMC and police.
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Sibu woman fined RM1,500 for assaulting cousin over RM2,500 debt
A 37-year-old woman was fined RM1,500 by the Sibu Magistrates' Court after pleading guilty to assaulting her cousin. The assault happened on Aug 27 at a residence in Kampung Bahagia Jaya, Teku, following a dispute over an unpaid debt.
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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.