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POCUS brings medical expertise directly to Sarawak communities, says Tiang
Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee said Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) technology can widen access to medical expertise for Sarawak communities facing geographical challenges. He spoke at the KHUAM KPT Prihatin MADANI 2026 programme in Bau, highlighting Sarawak's cooperation with UNIMAS and its teaching hospital.
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Man arrested over cable theft on Jalan Tun Datuk Patinggi Abang Haji Muhammad Salahuddin, tests positive for drugs
A 37-year-old man was arrested in Kampung Bintawa Ulu, Kuching, after he was suspected of stealing cable on Jalan Tun Datuk Patinggi Abang Haji Muhammad Salahuddin. The Kuching district police chief said the suspect has five prior criminal records and tested positive for drugs, and the case is being investigated under Section 431A of the Penal Code.
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KHUAM KPT Prihatin MADANI 2026 programme in Bau brings teaching hospital expertise to community
The KHUAM KPT Prihatin MADANI 2026 programme was held in Bau, Sarawak, involving Malaysian public university teaching hospitals. KHUAM chairman Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohamed Saufi Awang said teaching hospitals are not just treatment centres but also platforms for education, research and innovation. He also reminded the public to take care of their health amid the haze.
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UNIMAS brings medical expertise to Kampung Bijuray Mogag, Bau
UNIMAS wants its knowledge and medical expertise to be felt directly by communities, not just through academic excellence. Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Ahmad Hata Rasit said this at the KHUAM KPT Prihatin Madani programme at Dewan Serbaguna Kampung Bijuray Mogag, Bau, today. The programme also involved UNIMAS Teaching Hospital and the Consortium of Malaysian Public University Hospitals.
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Haze forces Kuching tourists to cut back outdoor plans
Haze over Kuching is disrupting tourists' itineraries, with poor visibility forcing visitors to drop outdoor activities such as jogging and sunset-watching at Santubong Beach. Visitors from Johor Bahru, Pahang and Italy described mixed experiences, with one reporting a sore throat. Most said they would still return to Kuching once the haze clears.
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Uggah: Efficient administration key to delivering Sarawak policies
Sarawak Deputy Premier Douglas Uggah Embas said the state government's ability to deliver policies and aid depends on efficient administrative machinery at every level. Speaking at the PRN Mambong Administrative Machinery Workshop at the Biperoh Association Hall in Padawan on Sept 11, he urged communities to make full use of government facilities and reaffirmed Sarawak's commitment to its rights under MA63.
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Doctor recalls 24 hours awake, two-hour Ambu bag flight to Kuching
A doctor has shared how nine years ago she manually ventilated a critically ill baby with an Ambu bag for two hours on a helicopter flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kuching after being awake for more than 24 hours. She said the memory has taken on new meaning after a recent helicopter crash that killed fellow healthcare workers.
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Fire destroys first floor of retail chain near Jalan Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adruce in Kuching
A fire broke out early Saturday morning at a retail chain near Jalan Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adruce in Kuching, Sarawak. The first floor was completely destroyed and the second floor severely damaged, with no victims reported. Firefighters from Batu Lintang and Tabuan Jaya stations brought the blaze under control by about 5.18am.
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Dr Sim launches Nan Qiao Ji Gong memorial at Palmarium Park, Kuching
A memorial honouring the Nan Qiao Ji Gong - overseas Chinese volunteers, including over 100 from Sarawak, who drove trucks on the Burma Road during World War Two - was launched at Palmarium Park near the MBKS headquarters in Kuching on Friday night. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said Sarawak's 80 years of peace and stability were built on earlier generations' sacrifices and must not be taken for granted. China's Consul-General in Kuching, Xing Weiping, also spoke at the event.
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Sagah: Sarawak must turn resources into innovation
Sarawak Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said the state must convert its research, biodiversity and natural resources into new industries and commercial opportunities. Speaking at the closing of the Sarawak SHInE International Conference 2026 at Imperial Hotel in Kuching on Friday, he cited the Sarawak Bioeconomy Roadmap as a key step linking research to industry.
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Sarawak youths hand haze memo to Indonesian consulate in Kuching
Two Sarawakian youths submitted a memorandum to the Indonesian Consulate-General in Kuching on Friday, seeking information on transboundary haze from Kalimantan fires. The consulate said Indonesia has deployed 43,951 personnel and 55 aircraft to fight fires in six priority provinces, with 77,080 hectares extinguished as of Sept 10.
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Daughter returns to Kuching for Sarawak liberation anniversary, father's wartime diary remembered
Anne Read, 73, returned to Kuching for the 81st anniversary of Sarawak's liberation from Japanese occupation, attending a wreath-laying ceremony at the Sarawak World War II Liberation Monument in Pending. Her father, Hugh Humphrey, was a civilian internee at the Batu Lintang camp who secretly kept a diary during his internment. She visited the former camp site and laid a wreath, noting the trip coincided with the 25th anniversary of her father's death.
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Siniawan Country Music Festival returns Sept 25-27 with Unity Country theme
The Siniawan Country Music Festival 2026 runs for three nights from 25 to 27 September at the Siniawan town riverbank in Bau, Sarawak. Serembu assemblyman Miro Simuh said the 'Unity Country' theme was chosen to bring together people of all races, while giving local traders an economic boost and promoting Siniawan as a cultural and heritage tourism destination.
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Cloud seeding only short-term relief for Sarawak haze, says researcher
A researcher at Danau Girang Field Centre says cloud seeding can only give short-term relief from Sarawak's worsening haze and cannot fix the root causes of recurring fires. She points to peatland drainage, weak fire prevention and land management as the deeper problems, while Sarawak seeks more cloud seeding to refill dams ahead of hotter weather in October.
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Sarawak Trade Fair 2026 in Kuching draws China, Bangladesh exhibitors
The Sarawak Trade Fair 2026 will run from Oct 2 to 4 at the Ang Cheng Ho Sports and Community Hall in Batu Kawah, Kuching. Organised by the Sarawak Manufacturers' Association, the three-day fair will feature exhibitors from China and Bangladesh alongside companies from across Sarawak.
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SGH Kuching gives East Malaysia's first targeted prostate cancer therapy
Sarawak General Hospital in Kuching administered East Malaysia's first targeted radionuclide therapy for advanced prostate cancer on Aug 27, using Lu-177 PSMA-617. The hospital says the treatment saves patients in Sarawak and the wider region from flying to Peninsular Malaysia for advanced cancer care.
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Jerip wants Bengoh water system expanded to more Mambong villages
Mambong assemblyman Datuk Dr Jerip Susil has called for the small-scale water treatment system at Kampung Bengoh to be extended to other villages in the constituency, including Kampung Petag, Kampung Sitang and Kampung Bangau. He said the system, which draws water from downstream of Bengoh Dam, has excess capacity that could serve areas facing low water pressure in the dry season. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the state government is working on short-term measures to address water shortages in Betong, parts of Serian and Miri.
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Sarawak halal certificates now total 1,256, JAIS says
Sarawak has 1,256 halal certificate holders to date, with more than 20 certificates approved today, according to the state Islamic Religious Department's Halal Division. Its head, Ustaz Jamaludin Taim, said 71 per cent of applications are completed within the 30-day KPI, and blamed delays on cleanliness, kitchen practices and difficulty sourcing items such as gelatin and food colouring. He spoke after a certificate handover ceremony at iCafe Sarawak Chinese Muslim Seafood in Kuching.
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Kuching marks 81st anniversary of Sarawak's liberation from Japanese occupation
A wreath-laying ceremony was held at the Sarawak World War II Liberation Monument near Pending Hawker Centre in Kuching on Sept 11, marking the date Sarawak was liberated from Japanese occupation in 1945. MBKS mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng paid tribute to soldiers, prisoners of war and civilians who suffered, and urged Kuchingites to remember the monument as where peace began in Sarawak.
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Sarawak Bioeconomy Roadmap launched in Kuching
Sarawak launched its Bioeconomy Roadmap at the close of the Sarawak SHInE International Conference 2026 at Imperial Hotel, Kuching. State Minister Roland Sagah Wee Inn said the roadmap, developed with SRDC and BioVerde Technologies, aims to strengthen industry-research links and speed up commercialisation. Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg announced it at the conference opening the day before.
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Kuching man jailed 11 months for assaulting wife by roadside
A 37-year-old man in Kuching was sentenced to 11 months in jail after pleading guilty to assaulting his wife, whom he suspected of infidelity. The attack happened by the roadside near Kampung Tabuan Melayu at about 6.30pm on Jan 31, and the victim suffered soft tissue injuries to her neck, chest and wrist.
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Willie Mongin to raise Puncak Borneo telco gaps, tower vandalism in Parliament
Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin says he will again raise telecommunications coverage gaps and frequent vandalism of telecom towers in his constituency in Parliament. He said coverage has improved but vandalism still affects service quality, and he has reported the matter to MCMC. He spoke after officiating a workshop at the Biperoh Kuching Association Hall in Kampung Garung, Padawan.
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Man drowns after jumping into Sungai Perak to retrieve drifting boat
A 38-year-old man was found drowned after jumping into Sungai Perak at Batu 18, Kampung Kuchai, Bota Kiri near Parit, yesterday. His body was found floating about four kilometres from where he jumped at 2pm, after a search operation by 30 personnel from the Perak Fire and Rescue Department.
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iCafe Chinese Muslim Seafood in Kuching receives halal certification
The iCafe Chinese Muslim Seafood restaurant in Kuching, Sarawak, has obtained halal certification after about 20 years in operation and a year of improvements. Its owner, Muhammad Lukas Lim Abdullah, hopes the certification will boost customer confidence, especially among Muslims from Peninsular Malaysia and tourists.