News near Bukit Saban Sarawak

1. Serian records API 174, four Sarawak areas unhealthy

   4 hours ago New Straits Times Sri Aman 40.1 km

   Four areas in Sarawak recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 6pm today, with Serian highest in the country at 174. Sri Aman recorded 164, followed by Kuching at 154 and Samarahan at 152, while Johan Setia in Selangor was the only other area nationwide with unhealthy air quality at 134.

2. Betong FA thrash Sri Aman FA 4-0 in Saratok

   1 day ago Saluran 122 Stadium Mini Saratok, Saratok, Sarawak 30.9 km

   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.

3. Stakan assemblyman wants every JKKK to keep fire extinguishers

   1 day ago Sarawak Tribune Dewan Perpaduan Stakan, Sarawak 12.5 km

   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.

4. Man, 31, held over mother's murder in Tambunan

   1 day ago Bernama Kampung Sutung 44.1 km

   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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6. Sri Aman MP: GPS continues rural development push

   3 days ago Saluran 122 Sri Aman, Sarawak 40.1 km

   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.

7. Mini Malaysia Day 2026 exhibition in Betong well received

   3 days ago Saluran 122 Betong, Sarawak 15 km

   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.

8. Meluan assemblyman seeks JKR Sarawak upgrade for dilapidated bridge at SK Nanga Entaih

   4 days ago Saluran 122 SK Nanga Entaih 34.5 km

   Meluan assemblyman Dato Rolland Duat Jubin has called for urgent attention to upgrade a dilapidated pedestrian bridge connecting SK Nanga Entaih and Rumah Marthin in Pakan. He will raise the matter with the Sarawak Public Works Department (JKR). He also officiated a RM200,000 project to upgrade the floor and tiles at Rumah Marthin, completed mid-year.

9. KEMAS DIY course ends at longhouse in Sri Aman, MP urges expansion

   4 days ago Saluran 122 Rumah Panjang Connie ak Jepin, Kampung Panggau, Batu Besai, Sri Aman, Sarawak 35.2 km

   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.

10. Man in his early 30s arrested, tests positive for drugs in Engkilili, Lubok Antu

    4 days ago Saluran 122 Engkilili, Lubok Antu, Sarawak 47.7 km

    A man in his early 30s was arrested by the Lubok Antu District Narcotics Crime Investigation Department in the Engkilili area on the afternoon before yesterday. The suspect, who has a prior criminal record for drug offenses, tested positive for methamphetamine and amphetamine. The case is being investigated under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.

11. Sarawak deputy health director: 125 rural clinics still lack reliable internet

    5 days ago Sarawak Tribune Nanga Wak Health Clinic, Pakan, Sarawak 33.5 km

    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.