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Sarawak haze emergency raises fears for tourism and outdoor events
Sarawak's Serian Division is under a haze emergency after API readings exceeded 500, prompting concerns from the state's tourism minister about declining visitor numbers and the fate of upcoming outdoor events. The minister urged organisers to follow guidelines and prioritise public health, with Kuching also recording hazardous air quality.
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Kuching ready for national Malaysia Day celebration on Sept 16, says minister
KUCHING (Sept 5): Preparations for the national-level Malaysia Day celebration in Kuching are progressing well, with State Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah expressing confidence that the event will achieve its objectives. He said coordination between Federal and Sarawak government agencies had been smooth, with the various committees [...]
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JKKK Sekama distributes fire safety posters to Kuching residents and businesses
KUCHING: The Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) Sekama is stepping up efforts to promote fire safety awareness among residents and local businesses through a community outreach initiative. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Kuching acting branch chairman, Jong Yean Pin said the initiative involved distributing fire safety posters to residents and local businesses to encourage […]
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Sarawak haze eases as Serian API drops from hazardous level
Air quality in Sarawak is improving, with no areas recording hazardous API readings as of 1.45pm. Serian, where an emergency was declared yesterday, saw its reading drop to 287, still in the 'very unhealthy' range. Deputy Premier Douglas Uggah said workplaces in Serian may operate with health precautions while the committee monitors the situation.
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Padungan rep hands out N95 masks in Kuching as haze persists
KUCHING (Sept 5): Padungan assemblyman Chong Chieng Jen has distributed N95 face masks to members of the public and traders at Petanak Market and commercial areas in Padungan here over the past few days amid the current hazy weather. The state Democratic Action Party (DAP) chairman cited Ministry of Health guidelines stating that N95 face [...]
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Sarawak's Faeez Detergent boosts output with locally built machines
Homegrown innovation unlocks capacity KUCHING: FAEEZ Detergent is turning to locally designed machinery and lean production to increase manufacturing capacity as the Sarawak-based company expands its original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and retail businesses. Founder Addruce Mijim Abdullah said seven customised machines have been developed for its 2,500 sq ft factory at Mara Halal Industrial (MHI) […]
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Sheda Institute, Curtin Malaysia sign MoU on talent, research, BIM adoption
KUCHING (Sept 5): The Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers Association (Sheda) Institute and Curtin University Malaysia have joined forces to strengthen talent development, research and technology adoption in Sarawak’s real estate and construction sectors. The collaboration was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) exchanged between Sheda Institute chairman Zaidi Ahmad and Curtin University [...]
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Public briefing on Sarawak electoral boundary review set for Sept 8 in Kuching
KUCHING (Sept 5): Rise of Social Efforts (ROSE) will hold a briefing on the Sarawak electoral boundary review this Tuesday (Sept 8), giving members of the public an opportunity to hear directly from the Election Commission (EC) regarding the process. ROSE president Geoffrey Tang said the session would feature EC commissioner Dr Mohd Faisal Syam [...]
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Sheda proposes developer rating system, changes to Sarawak housing laws
KUCHING (Sept 5): The Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda) has proposed a comprehensive performance rating system for property developers, saying a single delayed project should not unfairly define a developer’s overall track record. Sheda president Augustine Wong said the association supported the Sarawak government’s efforts to strengthen transparency, accountability and consumer protection [...]
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MBKS plans new drains to curb flash floods in Kuching city centre
KUCHING (Sept 4): Kuching South City Council (MBKS) is stepping up efforts to address recurring flash floods in the city centre, particularly along Jalan Padungan, Jalan Chan Chin Ann and Jalan Abell here. Kuching South Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng said the council understood the concerns and frustrations of residents, business operators and road users [...]
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Sarawak, Singapore firms sign MOU to launch AI youth ambassador network
KUCHING: Angkatan Zaman Mansang (AZAM) Sarawak, Ibrandium Resources and Anchr AI Labs Singapore have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to launch the Singapore-Sarawak AI Youth Ambassador Network (SAIYAN). The initiative aims to strengthen youth collaboration between the two sides in the artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem. The MOU was signed at the closing of the […]
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SHEDA sokong sistem penarafan pemaju, buka expo hartanah di Kuching
KUCHING, 4 Sept: Persatuan Pemaju Perumahan dan Hartanah Sarawak (SHEDA) menyokong usaha Kerajaan Sarawak memperkenalkan sistem penarafan menyeluruh bagi meningkatkan ketelusan, akauntabiliti dan perlindungan pengguna dalam sektor perumahan.
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Sarawak deputy premier warns of housing surplus as birth rate declines
KUCHING: Sarawak is facing a structural demographic shift driven by a declining birth rate that will inevitably alter the state’s long-term housing market and industrial needs. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said that shrinking family sizes are reducing the overall population growth, creating a situation where the state could see more homes […]
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Sarawak to mandate 10pc green space in new developments, says Premier
KUCHING (Sept 4): New developments in Sarawak will be required to set aside at least 10 per cent of their project area for green spaces as the state moves to embed sustainability more firmly into its built environment, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the requirement was part of [...]
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MPMA Sarawak urges plastics makers to adopt greener, smarter practices
KUCHING (September 4): The Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association (MPMA) Sarawak Branch is calling on plastics manufacturers to embrace innovation and sustainability as the industry faces rising costs, supply-chain uncertainties, changing regulations and stronger global competition. Its chairman Eddie Oon Hoon Wah said manufacturers needed to move beyond increasing production and focus on using resources more [...]
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Ops Imigresen di Sarawak: 44 ditahan di Kuching, Bau dan Lundu
Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia (JIM) Sarawak menahan 44 individu dalam operasi bersepadu Ops Selera, Ops Gegar dan Ops Sapu yang dijalankan di sekitar Kuching, Bau dan Lundu dari 2 hingga 3 September. Seramai 100 individu diperiksa di lapan lokasi termasuk premis makanan dan pusat urut, dengan tangkapan dibuat atas pelbagai kesalahan di bawah Akta Imigresen 1959/63.
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Warga emas di Kuching rugi RM161,400 ditipu tawaran tender palsu
KUCHING, 4 Sept: Seorang warga emas berusia 62 tahun kerugian RM161,400 selepas terpedaya dengan tawaran tender membekalkan barangan ‘Anker Solix F3800 Portable Power Station’ secara dalam talian.
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IPU Kuching cecah 306, tahap berbahaya; Serian dan Sri Aman sangat tidak sihat
Kuala Lumpur: Satu kawasan di Sarawak merekodkan bacaan Indeks Pencemaran Udara (IPU) berbahaya, manakala dua lagi kawasan pada tahap sangat tidak sihat setakat jam 9 pagi ini.
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Bukit Aman calls for community role in Sarawak safety
KUCHING, 3 Sept: Keselamatan bukan tanggungjawab Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) semata-mata, sebaliknya memerlukan kerjasama seluruh masyarakat bagi memastikan Sarawak terus aman dan selamat.
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Kuching High Court frees five in 42.2kg meth trafficking case
KUCHING (Sept 3): The High Court here discharged and acquitted five persons charged with trafficking more than 42kg of methamphetamine three years ago. Justice Datuk Leonard David Shim ordered Shirley Toh Mee Yee, Matthew Chin Yun Onn, Dellon Jong Wei Hong, Alan Lim Ing Tack and Queenie Chang Lee Pin to be discharged and acquitted [...]
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Kuching DAP gives RM56,000 to 31 families hit by storm
KUCHING (Sept 3): A total of 31 households affected by strong winds and heavy rain in several parts of Kuching last week have received RM56,000 in disaster relief assistance from the Sarawak Democratic Action Party (DAP). Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii and Pending assemblywoman Violet Yong handed over the first batch of aid, ranging [...]
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Abang Johari: Engineers must ready for AI, robotics era
KUCHING (Sept 3): Young Sarawak engineers must learn to anticipate future challenges and develop solutions as artificial intelligence (AI), humanoid robots and other emerging technologies rapidly transform society and the economy, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the engineering profession would operate in a vastly different environment in the [...]
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Kuching catat kerugian siber tertinggi, RM45.77 juta
KUCHING: The highest cybercrime losses in Sarawak totaling RM45.77 million was recorded in Kuching involving 782 cases between 2024 and April 2026, said Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. She revealed this figure was followed by Miri with RM33.13 million involving 766 cases and Sibu with RM20.40 million involving […]