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Challenges, crime and faith: Sibu’s defining moments in 2025
3+ hour, 28+ min ago (610+ words) WITH heartbreaking tragedies and bullying cases grabbing national headlines in 2025, Sibu also had its fair share of significant events and challenges over the past year. While Bintulu began the "Year of the Snake" with unprecedented floods that submerged several premium…...
Tatau cops intensify traffic, security patrols ahead of festive season
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (245+ words) TATAU (Dec 19): The Tatau District Police Headquarters (IPD) will step up traffic enforcement and crime prevention efforts along major roads and residential areas ahead of the upcoming school holidays and festive season, particularly Christmas and the New Year. Tatau police…...
Sarawak to study feasibility of prepaid power bills system, pilot project expected in 2027
4+ week, 19+ hour ago (201+ words) KUCHING (Nov 28): A feasibility study on a prepaid electricity billing system for consumers in Sarawak will be conducted next year, said Datuk Ibrahim Baki. The Deputy Minister for Utility (Sarawak Energy and Petros) said the study will be carried out…...
Kalaka rep: Frequent power blackouts, hospital shortcomings plague Saratok residents
4+ week, 1+ day ago (389+ words) KUCHING (Nov 27): Frequent power outages have severely disrupted the lives of residents, especially in the Kalaka area, said Mohamad Duri. The Kalaka assemblyman said there had been instances of blackouts occurring six times consecutively in a single day on July…...
Global South expects G20 to take unequivocal stand on Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine, says PM Anwar
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (195+ words) JOHANNESBURG (Nov 22): The Global South expects the G20 to be unequivocal in its resolve to end the atrocities and ongoing colonisation in Gaza, as well as the conflicts in Sudan and Ukraine, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today. He…...
G20 summit opens in South Africa without Trump
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (627+ words) JOHANNESBURG (Nov 22): A US-European rift over the future of Ukraine is set to overshadow a G20 summit starting in South Africa on Saturday further marked by Donald Trump's pointed absence." The Johannesburg gathering is being attended by a host of world…...
Return of turtles to sea leaves deep emotional impact on Gaya Island guests (Video)
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (440+ words) KOTA KINABALU (Nov 19): The release of two rehabilitated green sea turtles at Gaya Island Resort this morning not only marked a conservation milestone but also left a deep emotional impact on guests who witnessed the moment. Among those visibly moved…...
Rhinos must have strong mentality to get desired result
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (499+ words) KOTA KINABALU (Nov 10): Head coach Jean-Paul de Marigny said the Rhinos must have strong mentality if they were to produce the desired results in future games. De Marigny, while pleased with the improvement and progress he saw against Selangor FC…...
17,564 Sabah drivers caught without valid licences, says JPJ
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (361+ words) Mohd Harris (centre) speaking at the press conference after the Integrated Operation at Jalan UMS. KOTA KINABALU (Oct 31): A total of 17,564 drivers in Sabah have been caught driving without valid or with expired driving licences in the first 10 months of…...
Army colonel to be sworn in as Madagascar president
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (560+ words) ANTANANARIVO (Oct 17): Madagascar is set Friday to swear in an army colonel as president, just days after a military power grab that sent President Andry Rajoelina fleeing and raised international alarm about a new coup on the island. The country's…...