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Sarawak to widen JKKN arts collaboration into schools
The Sarawak government is looking to expand its collaboration with the National Department for Culture and Arts (JKKN), including through arts and cultural programmes involving schools. Minister Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said this after a courtesy visit by JKKN director-general Mohd Amran Mohd Haris to his ministry at Bangunan Baitul Makmur II in Kuching on Tuesday. The visit also saw JKKN Sarawak hand over a Mobile Stage Truck to the Sarawak Arts Council.
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Hajiji arrives in Kuching for Malaysia Day 2026 celebration
Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor arrived in Kuching today to attend the Malaysia Day 2026 celebration, which will be held tonight at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). He arrived at the VIP Terminal of Kuching International Airport at 11.05am and was received by Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Dr Penguang Mangil.
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Hari Malaysia special book returns to Sarawak, signed tonight at BCCK
The Hari Malaysia Special Book is back in Sarawak for this year's celebration, with a signing ceremony at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) tonight. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg and Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor will officiate. The book, kept by the Sabah State Archives Department, has symbolised the unity of Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak since 2010.
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Awang Tengah: Sarawak must build forest technology expertise
Sarawak Deputy Premier Awang Tengah Ali Hasan called for local expertise in technology and forest management to be built through partnerships with research institutions, universities and industry. He spoke at the Sarawak Forest Department's Excellent Service Award and Retirees Appreciation Ceremony in Kuching, where 93 officers received awards and 53 retiring officers were honoured.
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Kalimantan delegation to join Festival Gendang Sarawak for first time
Festival Gendang Sarawak will for the first time welcome a delegation from Kalimantan, alongside participants from Brunei, the state tourism minister said in Kuching. Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah also witnessed the handover of a mobile stage lorry from JKKN Sarawak to the Sarawak Arts Council at Baitulmakmur II.
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Kuching mooncake festival opens for 23rd year on Carpenter Street
The 23rd Kuching Inter-Cultural Mooncake Festival 2026 opened on Carpenter Street in Kuching on Sept 15. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan said the festival has become part of Kuching's history and helps tourism, entrepreneurship and the creative economy. He said it gives Chinese, Malay, Dayak, Indian and other traders and visitors a space to meet and appreciate one another.
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IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition 2028
IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition 2028. 1 September to 5 September 2028, at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching.
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Sarawak targets full ePASS rollout to replace paper timber transfer passes by June 2027
Sarawak aims to fully enforce the Electronic Transfer Pass (ePASS) statewide by June 2027, replacing paper-based timber transfer passes with a traceable digital format. The system, developed under the Sarawak Timber and Forest Revenue Tracking System (REVLOG), was launched at the Sheraton Hotel in Kuching and will roll out in three phases starting January 2027 in Kapit, Sibu and Sarikei.
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Sarawak Forest Dept sets MBOR record with 31,260 saplings at Sabal reserve
Sarawak's Forest Department has been recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records after planting 31,260 saplings of 82 native IUCN Red List species at Sabal Forest Reserve within a year. Director Hamden Mohammad said the department also won the ASEAN Green Initiative award in Manila and a DBKU landscaping gold.
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Wan Junaidi, Abang Johari attend Malaysia Day thanksgiving at Sarawak State Mosque
A thanksgiving ceremony for Sarawak's Malaysia Day 2026 celebration was held at Masjid Jamek Negeri Sarawak in Kuching tonight. Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg joined about a thousand worshippers. The programme included Maghrib prayers, Yasin recitation, zikir and a thanksgiving prayer.
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JKKN Sarawak hands over mobile stage lorry to MSS in Kuching
JKKN Sarawak handed over a mobile stage lorry to the Sarawak Arts Council (MSS) at a ceremony in Kuching on Tuesday. Sarawak Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said cooperation between the state and federal governments in arts and culture will continue to be strengthened, including programmes such as the Gendang Festival held during Sarawak Regatta.
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Sarawak targets local chips for satellites and Mars mission
Sarawak aims to use chips designed by local talent and fabricated in the state for space technology, including low-earth-orbit satellites by 2030 and an engine for a Mars mission. Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg said this is part of efforts to master the semiconductor value chain, with the engineering team targeted to grow to 500 from about 40. He spoke at the Sarawak Semiconductor Flagship Programme at the Sarawak Technical Excellence Centre (CENTEXS) in Kuching.
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Wilfred Yap: respect religious sensitivities, apologise over clergy remark
Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap has called for religious sensitivities to be respected after an UMNO leader's remark involving Catholic clergy and Christian scripture. He said the person responsible should withdraw the remark and apologise to the Christian community, and separately handed a RM100,000 UNIFOR grant to Christ Baptist Church in Kuching.
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Lavinia Kho wins Under-21 Masters at Sarawak International Open
Lavinia Kho Jia Jie of Sarawak won the Under-21 Masters title and finished runner-up in the Under-20 to 22 women's division at the Sarawak International Open Tenpin Bowling Championships 2026. The week-long tournament at Megalanes Sarawak in Batu Kawa drew 663 participants across 13 events.
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Man jailed seven months for smashing mother's belongings in Kuching
A 28-year-old man was sentenced to seven months in jail by the Magistrates' Court in Kuching after pleading guilty to damaging his mother's household items. Mohammad Fitri Abdullah destroyed a dustbin, flower pots, a small table and a table fan at a house near Jalan Batu Kawa on Sept 10, causing about RM250 in damage.
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Ibraco launches NBX Residence I in Kuching with 100 elderly-friendly units
Ibraco Bhd has launched NBX Residence I in Kuching, a 268-unit development inside the NorthBank Business Exchange precinct, with about 100 units designed for senior citizens. The RM216 million project will be linked by a sheltered skybridge to a future 300-bed Regency Specialist Hospital Kuching, targeted to open in 2029. Bookings opened on Monday and the launch was officiated by Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Professor Dr Sim Kui Hian.
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Ibraco and Affin Bank tie up to help NBX Residence I buyers with DSR
Ibraco Bhd has partnered with Affin Bank to offer a financing solution for purchasers of NBX Residence I who face debt service ratio complications. The deal was announced at Ibraco Gallery in Kuching, following the launch of the NBX integrated development. Show units for typical and mobility-friendly residences are now open for viewing.
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Fahmi Hands Malaysia Day Invitation to Sarawak Governor
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil made a courtesy call on Sarawak Governor Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar at Astana Negeri Sarawak in Kuching to present an official invitation to the Malaysia Day celebration. The event will be held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) tomorrow night, with about 5,000 people expected, including the Prime Minister and the Sarawak Premier.
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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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Dapsy Sarawak lodges police report over Umno man's Catholic joke
DAP Socialist Youth Sarawak filed a police report at the Sekama police station in Kuching over remarks by Umno Sepang chief Datuk Noorazli Said about a Catholic priest and nun at the 2026 Umno General Assembly. The youth wing said the sexually suggestive joke, later linked to Psalm 129, trivialised religion and was especially sensitive in Sarawak, where many residents are Christian. It urged police to investigate professionally and impartially.
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Ibraco launches NBX with 268 homes and a mall at The NorthBank, Kuching
Ibraco Berhad has launched NorthBank Business Exchange (NBX) at its 123-acre The NorthBank township in Kuching, adding 268 residential units, a neighbourhood mall and offices. A sheltered skybridge is planned to link the development to the future 300-bed Regency Specialist Hospital Kuching, which is targeted to open in 2029.
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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.