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Man gets 20 months' jail for breaking into Kuching second-hand shop
A 45-year-old man was sentenced to 20 months' imprisonment by the Magistrates' Court in Kuching after pleading guilty to breaking into a second-hand shop near Jalan Rock on Aug 2. Items including power drills, amplifiers and parang were reported missing, and police traced him through CCTV footage.
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Fatimah Abdullah launches Estella Child Development Centre in Kuching
Sarawak's women, children and community wellbeing minister Fatimah Abdullah launched the Estella Child Development Centre in Kuching today. She urged parents and teachers to keep drawing out the talents of special-needs children so they can earn a living and stand on their own. She also praised Sarawak's ParaSUKMA athletes, who won 138 medals, as proof of what that group can achieve.
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Three held after meth-positive urine tests in Kuching and Bau raids
Three local men aged 19 to 40 were detained after testing positive for methamphetamine during an AADK Kuching anti-drug operation on Sept 14. The raids under 'Ops Cegah' covered Kampung Bijurey in Krokong, Taman Mutiara in Bau, Kampung Benuk and several areas around Kuching. They were arrested under Section 3(1) of Act 283 for further investigation.
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Padawan council collects assessment tax arrears in Matang Jaya
The Padawan Municipal Council carried out an assessment tax arrears collection operation around Matang Jaya, Kuching yesterday. The operation from 8.30am to 1pm targeted owners of residential and building premises with arrears of more than three years. The council reminded owners to settle their assessment tax within the stipulated period to avoid late payment penalties or surcharges.
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Three held in Kuching drug raids, RM1,146 in drugs seized
Police in Kuching arrested three people in two separate drug raids, seizing over 17g of suspected drugs worth RM1,146. A 25-year-old man was detained at Kampung Semariang Jaya on Sept 13, and a 41-year-old woman with six prior records and a 45-year-old man were arrested outside a hotel on Jalan Tawi Sli on Sept 14. All three have been remanded and are being investigated under Section 39A(1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
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Tun Jugah's son recalls Sarawak's path into Malaysia in 1963
Tan Sri Leonard Linggi Tun Jugah, 86, recalls listening to the Malaysia proclamation on radio in Nanga Gaat, Kapit, while his father Tun Jugah Barieng witnessed it at the Central Padang in Kuching on Sept 16, 1963. He describes how his father rallied 51 Iban headmen in Kapit in 1962 to back the formation of Malaysia ahead of the Cobbold Commission.
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Cause of fish deaths along Sarawak River still unknown, says Dr Safiee
Hundreds of fish have been found dead along the Sarawak River waterfront, particularly around Kampung Boyan and Kampung Gersik in Kuching. The Sarawak Rivers Board, together with the state Agriculture Department and NREB, is awaiting laboratory results from water and fish samples taken on 12 and 14 September. The cause of the deaths has not yet been determined.
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Hari Malaysia unity spirit must continue, says information officer
Information Department officer M. Yokananthini called on Malaysians to embrace the spirit of togetherness for Hari Malaysia, not just National Day. The climax celebration at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching on Sept 16 features cultural performances, artists and a symbolic event.
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Fahmi: Wear N95 masks at Kuching Malaysia Day fireworks as haze persists
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the Malaysia Day 2026 fireworks at Kuching Waterfront will go ahead as scheduled, but advised the public to wear N95 masks outdoors amid the haze. He spoke after opening the national-level Malaysia Day exhibition at Plaza Merdeka, which runs until Sept 16 and features the history of Malaysia's formation.
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Fahmi: Be careful with AI-generated Jalur Gemilang graphics
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil urged Malaysians to be cautious when using AI tools to generate images of the Jalur Gemilang, warning that such applications can produce inaccurate results. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 National Malaysia Day Celebrations exhibition at Plaza Merdeka in Kuching, he reminded content creators to ensure AI-generated flags carry the correct 14 points and 14 stripes with no colour errors.
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2026 Malaysia Day Exhibition Goes Digital, MA63 Pushed as National Narrative
The 2026 Malaysia Day Celebration Exhibition has been expanded to digital platforms and social media accounts under the Communications Ministry, with Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil officiating at Plaza Merdeka in Kuching on Sept 14. The physical exhibition runs from Sept 10 to 16 in 10 Sarawak divisions plus mini exhibitions in Putrajaya and Sabah, while the main Malaysia Day 2026 celebration is set for the Borneo Kuching Convention Centre on Wednesday.
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Sarawak targets 9 new OSEIC centres by 2030, RM30m for special needs centre in Samarahan
Sarawak plans to set up nine more One-Stop Early Intervention Centres (OSEIC) by 2030 to expand early intervention services for children with special needs. The state government has also approved RM30 million under the 13th Malaysia Plan for the first phase of the Sarawak Special Needs Community Centre in Samarahan, expected to be completed by May 2028. As of 31 December 2025, 745 children have received OSEIC services.
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Hari Malaysia 2026 exhibition opens at Plaza Merdeka, Kuching
A national-level Hari Malaysia 2026 exhibition themed 'Koridor Zaman Pembentukan Malaysia' was launched at the Atrium Utama, Plaza Merdeka in Kuching today. The exhibition, running until Sept 16, traces Malaysia's formation through 20 tunnel panels and five segments, with mini versions in 10 Sarawak divisions, Sabah and Putrajaya. The main Hari Malaysia celebration will be held on Sept 16 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching.
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Dr Sim: palliative care awareness must start young
Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said awareness of palliative care must be nurtured in society from a young age to build compassion and empathy. He spoke to reporters after officiating the Northbank Business Exchange in Kuching on Monday, citing the Batu Kawa palliative care initiative and a projection that about 30,000 people in Sarawak will need such care by 2030.
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SNCC Samarahan first phase set for May 2028 completion, RM30m approved
The first phase of the Special Needs Community Centre (SNCC) in Samarahan, Sarawak is expected to be completed by May 2028, with RM30 million approved under the 13th Malaysia Plan. State minister Fatimah Abdullah said the centre will provide lifelong support including early intervention, vocational training and residential care. She also announced 745 children received early intervention services statewide as of Dec 31, 2025, and Sarawak aims to establish nine more One Stop Early Intervention Centres by 2030.
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Sarawak Hari Malaysia exhibition expands to 10 divisions
The 2026 national Hari Malaysia exhibition in Sarawak has been expanded to 10 divisions beyond Kuching, Putrajaya and Kota Kinabalu. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the exhibition offers a chance to understand the formation of Malaysia and MA63, and runs from 10 to 15 September.
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Fahmi: Unity, corruption will decide Malaysia's future
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil told youths in Kuching that they must understand the nation's history and reject corruption, communism and communalism that could undermine stability. He spoke at the JIWA@Komuniti National Day and Malaysia Day 2026 programme at Politeknik Kuching.
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Pay & Go eDonation platform launched in Kuching with Red Crescent Sarawak
A new Pay & Go eDonation Platform was launched in Kuching on Sept 9, allowing the public to give to humanitarian and charitable causes digitally. The launch was held alongside the signing of an eDonation Collaboration Agreement between the Malaysian Red Crescent Society Sarawak Chapter and Pay & Go Sdn Bhd, witnessed by state minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, who said listed NGOs must be credible, licensed and transparent.
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Sarawak International Open tenpin bowling ends with 663 entries
The 8th Sarawak International Open Tenpin Bowling Championships concluded in Kuching on Saturday, drawing 663 entries across five divisions from Malaysia and seven other countries. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian called the eighth edition a significant milestone for the sport in Sarawak, and praised the state amateur association for also running the SABATI Cup fundraiser for the Kuching Autistic Association.
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Second Malaysia Day 2026 rehearsal at BCCK runs smoothly, says Abdul Karim
The second rehearsal for the Malaysia Day 2026 celebration at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) went smoothly, according to Sarawak Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He said the dancers and pledge readers are well prepared for the main event on 16 September, which national and state leaders will attend.
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Snowdan: Sarawak's 34 ethnic groups can boost cultural tourism
Sarawak deputy tourism minister Datuk Snowdan Lawan said the state's 34 recognised ethnic groups are an untapped cultural tourism asset that Sarawakians themselves should learn about first. He spoke at the Miss Sarawak Tourism 2026 grand finale at Riverside Majestic Hotel in Kuching on Saturday night, where Ng Ka Sing of Stampin was crowned winner. The winner and runner-up will represent Sarawak at Miss Malaysia Tourism 2026 in Ipoh, Perak.
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Sim Kui Hian: Sarawak youth must be thinkers, creators and leaders
Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the state's youth must take on a bigger role in development as thinkers, creators and leaders. He said this in a speech text delivered by Kuching South Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng at the AZAM Young Souls Toastmasters Club 2026/2027 leadership installation night in Kuching. The event also introduced the club's new leadership line-up.
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Families enjoy SCALF 2026 in Kuching as children join activities
The Sarawak Children's Arts and Literature Festival (SCALF) 2026 in Kuching gave children a chance to take part in activities while learning and spending time with family. Parents and guardians said the festival let children try food, join a talent competition, storytelling sessions, Borneo Happy Farm and face painting.
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SCALF 2026 in Kuching draws nearly 8,000 visitors
The Sarawak Children's Arts and Literature Festival (SCALF) 2026 at Pustaka Negeri Sarawak in Kuching drew nearly 8,000 visitors over two days. It featured over 100 activities across 16 spaces, with 24 agencies and NGOs and 43 volunteers taking part. Storytelling by 12 local and international storytellers was a highlight.