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PPWS fun walk promotes batik, healthy living and charity in Kuching
KUCHING, 9 Sept: Persekutuan Perkumpulan Wanita Sarawak (PPWS) menjadikan Batik Pelikat Fun Walk 2026 sebagai wadah menggalakkan gaya hidup sihat, memperkukuh hubungan komuniti serta menyemarakkan warisan budaya tempatan.
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Kuching's Lien Heng Cup lion dance aims for 30 teams, RM25,500 prize pool
KUCHING: The 3rd Lien Heng Cup is targeting about 30 teams this year as it seeks to draw greater interest in traditional Southern Lion Dance. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the target was to surpass last year’s participation of 23 teams. “We hope to increase this year. The target […]
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Kuching property buyers prioritise price, loan eligibility over location
Younger buyers prioritise price, repayments and value amid financing constraints KUCHING: The desire to own a home remains strong among younger buyers, but what they want and what they can afford are increasingly two different things. Homes priced between RM300,000 and RM500,000 are drawing the strongest interest, particularly from first-time buyers, although existing debts and […]
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Swinburne Sarawak student numbers rise 44% to 6,484 after free tertiary scheme
KUCHING (Sept 9): The student population at Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus has grown by 44 per cent year-on-year to 6,484 this year following the implementation of the Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES). The university said the increase had been anticipated as part of its capacity planning and is being proactively managed through continued [...]
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Kuching South mayor: Sarawak should shed haze image, embrace tech like AI film 'Michiru
Kuching South mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng said Sarawak should project a forward-looking image rather than be associated with negative issues like haze, and that the federal government should lead engagement with Indonesia on the transboundary problem. He spoke at the press conference for 'Michiru', a 30-minute AI-produced animated film set in Kuching, which will be screened free at GSC tHe Spring on Saturday. The film was created by Isekai Zero, whose AI application has about 70,000 daily active users worldwide.
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World Melioidosis Congress 2027
World Melioidosis Congress 2027. 26 July to 29 July 2027, at The Waterfront Hotel, Kuching.
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5th International Conference on Pharmacy Education and Research Network (ASEAN PharmNET)
5th International Conference on Pharmacy Education and Research Network (ASEAN PharmNET). 8 September to 11 September 2026, at M Hotels, Kuching.
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GA 2026 ICOMOS General Assembly and Scientific Symposium 2026
GA 2026 ICOMOS General Assembly and Scientific Symposium 2026. 15 October to 24 October 2026, at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching.
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50 anggota PGA Sarawak jalani latihan tembak tempur di Kuching
KUCHING, 8 Sept: Ibu Pejabat Briged Sarawak Pasukan Gerakan Am (PGA) hari ini mengadakan Latihan Tembak Tempur membabitkan 50 anggota bagi meningkatkan kemahiran, kecekapan serta tahap kesiapsiagaan dalam pengendalian senjata api.
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Taiwanese, Chinese tourists fined RM14,300 each for taking plants from Santubong National Park
KUCHING: Two foreign nationals were each fined a total of RM14,300 in default nine months imprisonment here Tuesday for taking and attempting to remove wild plants from the Santubong National Park without permission. Sessions Court Judge Iris Awen Jon imposed the fines on Taiwan national Shih Kuan-Yu, 37, and Chinese national Sun Dayong, 30, after […]
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Eight sentenced to 18 months for Kuching love scam syndicate
KUCHING: Eight individuals, including five Indonesian men and three Malaysians, were on Tuesday (Sept 8) sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment after pleading guilty to involvement in an online “Love Scam” syndicate. The accused comprised five Indonesian men, two Malaysian men and a Malaysian woman. They pleaded guilty before Magistrate Leona Dominic Mojiliu to a charge […]
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Kuching Chess Association launches inaugural Yusuf Cup on Oct 10
KUCHING: The Kuching Chess Association (PCBK) is looking several moves ahead with the inaugural Yusuf Cup 2026, hoping to establish the new tournament as a major fixture on the local chess calendar before eventually building a reputation of its own. Set for Oct 10 at Pustaka Negeri Sarawak from 8 am to 6 pm, the […]
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Kuching court fines caregiver RM5,000 for injuring autistic girl
A 51-year-old woman was fined RM5,000 by the Sessions Court in Kuching for abusing a five-year-old autistic girl under her care. The offence occurred at a rehabilitation centre in Kuching in May 2025, and the court also ordered her to serve 100 hours of community service and be of good behaviour for three years.
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Batu Kawa flood mitigation works on track, says Deputy Premier Dr Sim
KUCHING (Sept 8): Flood-mitigation works in Batu Kawa are progressing rapidly, with several projects being implemented in phases, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. He said he intends to invite members of the media to visit the project sites once the haze situation improves, to provide a clearer understanding of the works. [...]
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Kuching South council to sue illegal dumpers using public photos, videos
KUCHING (Sept 8): Kuching South City Council (MBKS) is set to take legal action against individuals caught illegally dumping waste and rubbish. Kuching South mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng said the council had received photographs and videos from members of the public showing individuals dumping waste. “I really appreciate those people because I think that [...]
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Sarawak Energy expands billing support counters to Sibu, Bintulu and Miri
KUCHING: Sarawak Energy will extend its dedicated billing support counters to Sibu, Bintulu and Miri following recent concerns raised by customers over their electricity bills. The initiative, first held at Wisma SESCO here from Sept 2 to 4, will continue until October to provide customers with a faster avenue to seek clarification and have their […]
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iPROTECH 2026 exhibition at Plaza Merdeka showcases student innovation projects
KUCHING: Students need to develop strong communication skills alongside technical knowledge to better prepare themselves for the demands of the industry. Plaza Merdeka senior executive of Marketing and Communications and Public Relations manager Leovel Sam Avenido said the Innovation Project and Technology Exhibition (iPROTECH) 2026 provided students with an opportunity to practise those skills by […]
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BCCK in Kuching named official venue for national Malaysia Day 2026 celebration
The Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) in Sarawak has been officially named the venue for the national-level Malaysia Day 2026 celebrations on Sept 16. The decision to hold the event indoors was made due to the current haze affecting parts of Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia. The celebration will feature cultural performances, the signing of the Malaysia Proclamation Book, and satellite events across Sarawak, Putrajaya, Selangor and Kuala Lumpur.
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PBDS to chart future direction, unveil unity charter at Sept 19 convention in Kuching
KUCHING (Sept 8): Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak (PBDS) will use its 2026 convention on Sept 19 to chart its future political direction and clarify its role in Dayak political representation ahead of the coming state election. PBDS secretary-general Sanjan Daik said the convention, to be held at a leading hotel in Kuching, is expected to [...]
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Week-long Gifted Art Gallery 4.0 to showcase special needs artists at Plaza Merdeka
KUCHING (Sept 8): A week-long event at Plaza Merdeka here will be highlighting not just artistic talents and creativity, but also inclusivity. Running from Sept 11 to 20, the Gifted Art Gallery brings together gifted artists under a platform that will enable them to express themselves and connect with the community, in line with the [...]
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Kuching association to launch baking workshop for special needs school leavers
KUCHING (Sept 8): For many young people, leaving school marks the beginning of a new chapter. It is a time to discover strengths, build a career, and find a place in society, but that journey can sometimes come to an abrupt halt for individuals with special needs. Once the familiar routines of school come to [...]
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Sarawak invites Sabah to join Borneo Quran recitation assembly in Kuching
KOTA KINABALU, 7 Sept: Kerajaan Sarawak mengundang Negeri Sabah menyertai Majlis Tilawah Al-Quran Bandaraya Se-Borneo (MTQBB) 1448H/2026M yang akan berlangsung di Kuching dari 26 hingga 29 Oktober ini.
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Kelly Group donates RM6,500 in milk powder and diapers to Kuching NGO Hope Place
KUCHING: Once again, Hope Place has received generous contributions from local benefactors who called themselves Kelly Group. Kelly Group leader Lau Hong Eng presented donations worth RM6,500 to Hope Place founder Kelvin Wan recently at Nanas Road here. Kelly Group is no stranger to Hope Place as they are long-term donors and supporters of the […]
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Sarawak's 34 ethnic cultures called valuable asset for tourism
KUCHING, 7 Sept: Pengaya budaya 34 etnik ke ke udah digazet sechara rasmi di Sarawak dipeda nyadi aset berega dagang temuai ti midaka nengeri tu enggau menua bukai.