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1. One dead, five hurt in two-lorry crash on Pan Borneo Highway near Bintulu

   5 days ago Sarawak Tribune Pan Borneo Highway between Bintulu and Miri, Sarawak 2.5 km

   A collision between two long lorries on the Pan Borneo Highway between Bintulu and Miri killed one person and injured five others. Firefighters from the Batu Niah station freed a trapped victim who was pronounced dead at the scene.

2. Two Sabah house fires: One in Semporna, one in Sipitang

   1 week ago Daily Express Sabah Kampung Perigi 4.8 km

   A wooden house at Kampung Perigi in Semporna was completely destroyed by a morning fire on Tuesday. Separately, two houses at Kampung Ranau-Ranau in Sipitang were 95 percent destroyed in a fire on Monday. No casualties were reported in either incident.

3. Haze forces cancellation of Rimbun International Sematan Run

   2 weeks ago Sarawak Tribune Sematan, Sarawak

   The Rimbun International Sematan Run 2026 has been cancelled due to hazardous air quality in Sematan, Sarawak. Organizers cited safety concerns, and registration fees will not be refunded.