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1. Sarawak to host IDECS26 conference in Kuching next month, focusing on AI and semiconductors

   6 days ago Borneo Post Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), Kuching, Sarawak

   Sarawak will host the ninth International Digital Economy Conference (IDECS26) at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching from October 5 to 6. The conference will focus on AI, semiconductors, digital talent and the space economy, as the state aims to create greater economic value from its technology investments.

2. Kuching man arrested with 569g cannabis faces drug trafficking charge

   6 days ago Sarawak Tribune Jalan Stutong Baru, Kuching, Sarawak 7.6 km

   A 30-year-old man in Kuching was arrested on Monday after police found 569g of suspected cannabis on him. He faces a possible drug trafficking charge under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act, which carries the death penalty or life imprisonment. The suspect is being remanded for five days to assist investigations.

3. Sarawak invites Brunei to join Borneo Quran recitation event in Kuching

   6 days ago Saluran 122 Dewan Kompleks Islam Sarawak, Kuching, Sarawak 7.4 km

   The Sarawak government has officially invited Brunei to participate in the Borneo Cities Quran Recitation Assembly (MTQBB) 2026, scheduled for October 26-29 in Kuching. The invitation was delivered during a courtesy call to Brunei's Minister of Religious Affairs in Bandar Seri Begawan. The main event will be held at the Sarawak Islamic Complex Hall, with the opening ceremony by the Sarawak Premier on October 27.

4. Siti Nurhaliza dominates AIM25 with 14 nominations

   6 days ago Berita Harian Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), Sarawak

   Siti Nurhaliza has received 14 nominations for the 25th Anugerah Industri Muzik (AIM25), the highest number for this edition. The awards ceremony will be held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), Sarawak on 26 September. Other leading nominees include Aisha Retno with six nominations, and Hael Husaini and Mimifly with five each.

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6. Repeat drug offender gets five years' jail, two strokes of the cane in Kuching

   6 days ago Sarawak Tribune Kuching, Sarawak 6.7 km

   A 43-year-old man was sentenced to five years' imprisonment and two strokes of the cane by the Sessions Court in Kuching after pleading guilty to repeat drug offences. Mohamad Sahmin Sulong tested positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine in May. He was also ordered to undergo two years of police supervision after his sentence.

7. Sarawak Malaysia Day events moved indoors as haze persists

   6 days ago The Malaysian Reserve Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), Kuching, Sarawak

   Several Malaysia Day programmes in Sarawak are being adjusted to limit outdoor exposure due to persistent haze. The main celebration will proceed as planned at the indoor Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), while other events like the exhibition in Kuching have been relocated to Plaza Merdeka.

8. GA 2026 ICOMOS General Assembly and Scientific Symposium 2026

   15 Oct – 24 Oct MyCEB Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Sarawak

   GA 2026 ICOMOS General Assembly and Scientific Symposium 2026. 15 October to 24 October 2026, at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching.

9. World Melioidosis Congress 2027

   26 Jul – 29 Jul MyCEB The Waterfront Hotel, Kuching 6.8 km

   World Melioidosis Congress 2027. 26 July to 29 July 2027, at The Waterfront Hotel, Kuching.

10. 9th International Research Conference of the World Society of Disaster Nursing -WSDN 2026

    17 Sep – 19 Sep MyCEB Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Sarawak

    9th International Research Conference of the World Society of Disaster Nursing -WSDN 2026. 17 September to 19 September 2026, at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching.