Government & Policy news in Sungai Bidut Sibu Sarawak
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SUPP Youth: One-third of parliamentary seats needed to protect Sarawak's MA63 rights
SUPP Youth chief Kevin Lau Kor Jie said Sabah and Sarawak need one-third of parliamentary seats to safeguard their constitutional rights under MA63, since constitutional amendments require a two-thirds majority. He spoke at a Mooncake Festival celebration in Sibu, where he also urged Sarawakians to stay united in defending the state's rights.
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Sibu Municipal Council jumps 29 places to sixth nationally in 2026 rating
Sibu Municipal Council (MPS) climbed 29 places to rank sixth out of 42 municipal councils nationwide in the 2026 Local Authority Star Rating, retaining a five-star rating with a score of 91.95 per cent. Its chairman Clarence Ting said the achievement was a collective effort and MPS is the highest-ranked municipal council in Sarawak. The results were announced by KPKT in Penang.
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PBB must engage young voters who moved away, says Dr Annuar
PBB vice-president Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee said the party must strengthen cooperation beyond conventions and election campaigns to keep young voters who have moved away from their constituencies engaged. Speaking at a dinner gathering in Sibu hosting PBB members from Samariang and Sibu, he noted many young people from Sibu now live in Kuching. The Samariang delegation stopped in Sibu before heading to Miri for the PBB Northern Zone Special Convention.
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Bintangor lime growers get fertiliser aid and grants from government
Bintangor lime growers in Sarawak received fertiliser assistance from the government to help raise crop productivity and ease their financial burden. Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing presented the aid and also gave a RM1,500 grant to the Meradong District Agriculture Club plus RM3,000 for its activities during the Meradong Festival 2026.
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PBB must draw up programmes to reach 18-20 year old voters before Sarawak polls, says Annuar Rapaee
PBB vice-president Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee said the party needs to design programmes aimed at youths aged 18 to 20 before the coming Sarawak state election. He said many young voters may still be confused because they will be voting for the first time, and this group could decide the outcome. He spoke at a dinner with PBB Samariang at Dewan Lakis in 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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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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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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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.