Maryline wins Kumang title, Bonnyta gets Keling title in Selangau Carnival 2026

SELANGAU, July 27 2026:  Maryline Dyna Alexius, 23, from Sibu and Bonnyta Braoh Morris, 34, from Niah, were crowned as Kumang and Keling respectively in the 2026 Selangau Carnival Pekit Kumang and Keling competitions held in conjunction with the Selangau Carnival 2026.

Caption: Kumang title winners

For the women's category,  Arinna Bilet as Lulong won the second place while Felicia Christian Richard won the Selinggar Matahari title.

In the men's category, Lawrance Lugop Aseng as Laja was placed second while Vincent Noel Mawar came third  for the Bungai Nuing title.

The winners of the Keling and Kumang categories each took home a cash prize of RM3,000 and a trophy.

The runners-up for the Laja and Lulong categories received RM2,000 and a trophy, while the winners of the Bungai Nuing and Selinggar Matahari received RM1,500 and a trophy.

The prizes to the winners were presented by Tamin State Legislative Member (SLM) Christopher Gira Sambang.

Caption: Keling title winner Bonnyta Braoh Morris

The Selangau carnival not only received participation from all over Sarawak, but also managed to attract participants from Brunei and Kalimantan, especially in the pekit menyumpit event.

The enthusiastic response shows that the Selangau carnival is increasingly gaining recognition at the regional level and has the potential to become one of the main cultural events that brings together people from within and outside the country.

Also present were Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC) chairman Sempurai Councillor Petrus Ngelai and Acting Selangau District Officer Chua Siong Wei.

One person killed, three injured while five others escaped unhurt in a three-vehicle crash

SIBU, July 26 2026: A man was killed and three others were seriously injured in a three-vehicle collision at Mile 15, Jalan Sibu-Bintulu late this afternoon.

Caption: At the scene of a three-vehicle accident

Another five other persons, however, escaped unhurt.

 Sibu Jaya Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), in a statement, said that it received a call at 5.45pm, informing of a road accident involving a lorry and two Proton Saga cars.

Upon arrival at the scene, the firemen found one victim was still trapped in a Proton Saga FLX.

According to information received, the accident involved 10 persons.

Four persons who were travelling in the Proton Saga MC3 were safe and uninjured.

Sibu Jaya Bomba said four of the five  others, who were riding in the Proton Saga FLX, were injured and were later sent to the hospital using an ambulance belonging to the Ministry of Health.

The fifth victim was confirmed dead at the scene by a medical officer before being handed over to the police for further action.

The lorry driver was unhurt in the crash.

 

PBB secretary general says party is 25 per cent ready for the coming state election

SIBU, July 26 2026: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) secretary general Alexander Nanta Linggi believed that  25 per cent of the party’s preparation for the coming state election has already begun, with the conclusion of the PBB central zone special convention today. 

Caption: PBB secretary general Alexander Nanta Linggi says party members must remain united, disciplined and committed to help chart the path for a prosperous Sarawak

He said the  central zone  convention is the first of four such convention fixed for this year.

“Every delegate must return with the same message: we must be united, disciplined and committed to continuing to help chart the path for a prosperous Sarawak under the administration of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) with PBB as its backbone,” Nanta, who is Kapit MP and Works Minister, said in his Facebook post.

He said Premier Abang Johari Openg, who is also PBB president, in his opening speech at the central zone convention, has emphasised the importance of  cooperation among party members in moving as a team and subsequently using wisdom in continuing the development of Sarawak.

“I really appreciate the message he delivered in front of about 3,000 delegates representing 24 PBB branches in the central zone.

“The presence of all proves the commitment, loyalty and high spirit of struggle to strengthen the party and continue the development of Sarawak,” Nanta said.

As organizing committee chairman, he also expressed hisdeepest appreciation to all the committees, staff and members of PBB who have worked hard to ensure that this convention runs smoothly.