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Bintulu Port officially under Sarawak government from 1 September
Bintulu Port has officially transferred to the Sarawak state government effective 1 September 2026 after the takeover from the federal government was completed. The handover of documents was witnessed by the Sarawak Premier and the Prime Minister at Kuching International Airport. The takeover involved RM1.8 billion in compensation and the dissolution of the Bintulu Port Authority.
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Telcos upgrade BCCK network for 5,000 at Malaysia Day 2026 do
Telecommunications companies have upgraded network capacity at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) to serve about 5,000 guests and personnel at the Malaysia Day 2026 celebration tonight. Deputy Minister of Communications Teo Nie Ching said MCMC and telcos including TM, Maxis, CelcomDigi, U Mobile, Sacofa and DNB have been working at the venue since Sept 13, with TM raising its capacity from 800 Mbps to 2 Gbps. She also said MCMC monitors 3R content on social media with PDRM.
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Batu Kawa flood mitigation works on track, says Deputy Premier Dr Sim
Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said flood-mitigation works in Batu Kawa, Sarawak, are progressing rapidly in phases. He mentioned plans to invite media to the sites once the haze improves. The RM36.6 million Phase 2 project at Taman Desa Wira is ahead of schedule, with total investment in Batu Kawa exceeding RM200 million.
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RM5.8m project to replace vandalised street lights on Petra Jaya-Rambungan route begins
A RM5.8-million project to replace repeatedly vandalised street lights along Lebuhraya Pehin Sri Haji Adenan Haji Satem in Sarawak has been handed over to a contractor. The project covers the Petra Jaya-Rambungan route, particularly the Matang section, and will install 794 LED lights, with completion expected by June 16, 2027. Officials highlighted vandalism as a persistent issue and called for public cooperation.
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Stampin flood mitigation project moves forward with contractor appointment
The Letter of Award for the Stampin Resettlement Scheme flood mitigation project was handed over to TMK Construction and Transport Sdn Bhd. The RM350-million project aims to protect over 1,000 households from recurring flooding.
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MBKS urged to repair damaged road shoulder, pothole near Bintawa Hawker Centre
Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has been urged to repair a damaged road shoulder and pothole opposite the Bintawa Hawker Centre in Kuching. The call was made by George Lam, special assistant to Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii, who cited pedestrian safety concerns for residents of Bintawa River View Garden.