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Man arrested for injuring girlfriend with parang and pallet wood in Kabong oil palm estate
A 50-year-old man was arrested in Saratok after allegedly injuring his girlfriend with pallet wood and brandishing a parang at an oil palm estate in Kampung Nyabor, Kabong, last Thursday. The 35-year-old victim suffered injuries to her finger, hand and body after rejecting the suspect's marriage proposal. The suspect tested positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine, and the case is being investigated under Sections 324 and 506 of the Penal Code.
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Elderly Kampung Alit resident receives wheelchair from Kabong assemblyman
In Kabong, Sarawak, an elderly woman from Kampung Alit was given a wheelchair by the Kabong assemblyman, Dato Mohd Chee Kadir. Lamah Rebi has a leg condition that limits her movement and needs follow-up treatment at Klinik Kesihatan Nyabor. The aid is part of ongoing welfare efforts in the Kabong state constituency.
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Betong FA thrash Sri Aman FA 4-0 in Saratok
Betong FA secured their first win in the Sarawak Premier League 2026 Southern Zone after beating Sri Aman FA 4-0 at Stadium Mini Saratok. A hat-trick from Mohammad Hatadi Muliady helped Betong FA collect four points, while Sri Aman FA remain without points after their third defeat.
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Stakan assemblyman wants every JKKK to keep fire extinguishers
Stakan assemblyman Datuk Hamzah Brahim has proposed that every Village Development and Security Committee in his constituency be required to keep fire extinguishers at designated spots. Speaking after the Bomba community programme at Dewan Perpaduan Stakan in Taman Samarindah, he said JKKK annual allocations could be diverted from less urgent activities to buy the equipment. He noted there are about 18 JKKKs in the densely populated constituency.
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Man, 31, held over mother's murder in Tambunan
A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering his 56-year-old mother at a rented house in Kampung Katagayan, Tambunan, Sabah, on Friday. Police said the victim died at the scene from injuries believed to have been caused by a sharp weapon, and the case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code.
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Sri Aman MP: GPS continues rural development push
Sri Aman MP Doris Sophia Brodie said GPS continues to bring development to rural and interior communities, including the coastal road and Batang Lupar 2 Bridge. She urged continued support for GPS in the coming Sarawak state election and reminded parents to monitor youth against drug abuse.
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Sarawak targets RM15,000 monthly household income by 2030
Sarawak aims to raise average household income to RM15,000 a month by 2030, up from about RM6,900 now. State Utility and Telecommunications Minister Dato Sri Julaihi Narawi said the target needs effort from all sides, speaking at the Sebuyau district education incentive ceremony at Dewan Kampung Sampat, Sebuyau.
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Mini Malaysia Day 2026 exhibition in Betong well received
The Mini Malaysia Day 2026 exhibition for Betong Division was held in Betong, Sarawak, and was well received by local residents. A retired soldier stressed the importance of young people appreciating the sacrifices of independence figures, while a civil servant and a student called for unity and for making use of the exhibition.
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KEMAS DIY course ends at longhouse in Sri Aman, MP urges expansion
The closing ceremony for a KEMAS DIY course was held at Rumah Panjang Connie ak Jepin in Kampung Panggau, Batu Besai. Sri Aman MP Dato' Sri Doris Sophia Brodie said the program provides new skills and income opportunities for rural communities. She also called for similar programs to be expanded to more communities.
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Sarawak deputy health director: 125 rural clinics still lack reliable internet
Sarawak's deputy Health director said 125 health clinics in the state still face internet connectivity constraints, affecting healthcare delivery in rural areas. He spoke during the MADANINET 2026 programme at the Nanga Wak and Nanga Kara health clinics in Pakan on Monday.
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Sri Aman records only 'very unhealthy' API reading of 216 as haze persists
As of 4pm, Sri Aman in Sarawak was the only area in Malaysia with a 'very unhealthy' Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 216. Sarawak remained the worst-affected state, with 11 areas recording unhealthy readings, while 35 areas nationwide reported unhealthy air quality.
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DoE monitors bush, peatland fires in Mukah and Daro amid Sarawak dry spell
The Department of Environment is closely monitoring bush and peatland fires near Jalan Sibujaya Barat in Mukah and Sungai Nai in Daro, Sarawak, amid a dry spell. While the fire in Mukah is mostly controlled, about 2.5 hectares are still burning in Daro. The DoE is also tracking air quality, with Kuching and Sri Aman recording very unhealthy API readings.
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Sarawak cloud seeding extended, Batang Ai Dam at Emergency Level 3
The cloud seeding operation in Sarawak has been extended until tomorrow as water levels at the Batang Ai Hydroelectric Dam continue to drop, placing it at Emergency Level 3. The operation is focusing on the catchment areas of the Batang Ai and Murum dams, with rain recorded in some areas, though its effectiveness is affected by weather factors such as wind and haze.
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Haze eases but Kuching, Sri Aman still at 'very unhealthy' API levels
Air quality in Sarawak is improving, but Kuching and Sri Aman remain in the 'very unhealthy' category as of 8am. No areas recorded 'hazardous' readings, while 35 locations, including Serian, were 'unhealthy'.
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Semumok Women's Bureau launched in Betong, targets international market
The Semumok Women's Bureau was officially launched in Betong on September 5 as a platform to empower local women through entrepreneurship. Layar assemblyman Dato Gerald Rentap Jabu announced a RM10,000 contribution to the bureau and encouraged marketing local products like beads and tuak to the international market.
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PBB Kalaka strengthens machinery for possible Sarawak polls
The PBB Kalaka branch held a meeting in Saratok to strengthen its grassroots machinery in preparation for a possible Sarawak state election. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri reiterated the party's commitment to Sarawak's development agenda, including PCDS 2030 and MA63 rights.
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Saratok water supply stable, assemblyman advises caution over haze
Water supply in Saratok, Sarawak remains stable during the dry season, with a previous issue of murky water resolved by the Rural Water Supply Department. Assemblyman Mohamad Duri advised residents to stay vigilant against haze and take necessary health precautions.
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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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Sarawak PGA brigade commander visits sick officer in Sri Aman hospital
Sarawak General Operations Force (PGA) brigade commander SAC Datuk Lim Bak Phai visited Corporal Mohd Shaifful Ibrahim at Sri Aman Hospital. The 36-year-old officer from Battalion 23 PGA was admitted on August 31 after a suspected mild heart attack and high blood pressure. The visit underscores the brigade's commitment to member welfare.
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Elderly Sri Aman man reported missing found safe in roadside shack
A 58-year-old man from Sri Aman, Sarawak, who was reported missing on Thursday, was found safe on Saturday morning. Longhouse residents discovered him in a roadside shack at Tanjung Kemiding Lipat, and he was later sent to Betong Hospital for medical treatment.
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247 Bukit Saban farmers get pesticide aid for 2026 paddy season
A total of 247 farmers in Bukit Saban, Sarawak, received pesticide assistance on Thursday to help with the upcoming 2026 paddy planting season. The aid was distributed by the Bukit Saban State Service Centre, with Sarawak Deputy Premier Douglas Uggah Embas saying it will ease input costs and support rural agriculture.
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1,149 residents in three Kabong villages get 2,298 boxes of mineral water
A total of 1,149 residents from three villages in Kabong, Sarawak, received 2,298 boxes of mineral water from the Sarawak Social Welfare Department (JKM) following haze and water supply issues. The aid was distributed yesterday to residents of Kampung Sungai Endot Lot Kabong, Kampung Hilir Tengah Kabong, and Kampung Masjid Lama Kabong. An additional 3,734 boxes are scheduled for delivery to five other areas today.
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58-year-old man feared missing in Ulu Skrang, Sri Aman since Thursday
A 58-year-old man, Mangka Enting, is feared missing after failing to return home at Rh Rebicca Lipat in Ulu Skrang, Sri Aman, since Thursday morning. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department received a report at 1.10pm today and mobilised personnel from the Betong fire station to assist in the search.
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Quick action by 13 RAMD member saves near-drowning victim
A soldier from the 13th Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment (13 RAMD) saved a person from drowning in Sungai Nanga Mujau, Spak, Sarawak. The soldier performed CPR for nearly 15 minutes after the victim was pulled from the river unconscious. The victim was later sent to Klinik Kesihatan Layar for further monitoring.