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1. Sarawak strengthens innovation ecosystem through SHInE 2026

   6 days ago Saluran 122 Imperial Hotel Kuching, Kuching, Sarawak 9 km

   In Kuching, Sarawak is strengthening its research and innovation ecosystem through the SHInE 2026 conference held from 9 to 11 September at Imperial Hotel Kuching. Organising chairman Dr Peter Morin Nissom said SRDC aims to move Sarawak from being a technology user to a creator and owner of intellectual property. Sarawak's geographical challenges were also discussed in ensuring equitable access to science and healthcare.

2. Batu Kitang gets over 1,200 streetlights since 2016, says assemblyman

   6 days ago Sarawak Tribune Batu Kitang, Kuching, Sarawak 5.5 km

   More than 1,200 streetlights have been installed across Batu Kitang since 2016 to improve security in back lanes and housing estates, assemblyman Datuk Lo Khere Chiang said. Six CCTV cameras have also been fitted along Arang Road and in the Third Mile area. A community dialogue on security and infrastructure will be held at Choon Foh Kopitiam, Capital Garden, this Saturday.

3. Kuching man arrested with 569g cannabis faces drug trafficking charge

   6 days ago Sarawak Tribune Jalan Stutong Baru, Kuching, Sarawak 9.8 km

   A 30-year-old man in Kuching was arrested on Monday after police found 569g of suspected cannabis on him. He faces a possible drug trafficking charge under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act, which carries the death penalty or life imprisonment. The suspect is being remanded for five days to assist investigations.