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Nurse killed in FDS helicopter crash buried in Semadang
Debra Moset, a 40-year-old nurse killed in the Perkhidmatan Doktor Udara (FDS) helicopter crash at Long Lellang, Baram, Miri, last Tuesday, was brought home to her new house in Kampung Semadang, Kuching for a final tribute. Her body arrived at Kuching International Airport at about 10am and will be buried at St Patrick Cemetery, Semadang tomorrow. The crash also killed pilot Captain Zainol Afiq Bee Sham, Dr Ainul Baraah Kamarudin, nurse Jessie Paya Jok and medical assistant Alexson Adit Henry.
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Bau police check 150 vehicles, arrest one man in integrated crime op
Police in Bau, Sarawak ran an integrated crime prevention operation around Pekan Tondong, Redeems Singai, Singai and the Bau/Kuching road last night. They checked 150 vehicles and 160 people, issued 12 traffic summonses, and arrested one man after a urine screening test under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
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Cook dies after car skids into ditch on Jalan Sungai Moyan
A 41-year-old cook died after the Perodua Kenari he was driving skidded and flipped into a ditch on Jalan Sungai Moyan in Kuching early this morning. Jeffery Dion was pronounced dead at the scene by a Sarawak General Hospital assistant medical officer. Padawan police are investigating under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
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Daughter of FDS crash nurse vows to become doctor, following mother's wish
Euodia Then Suling, 15, daughter of nurse Debra Moset who died in the FDS helicopter crash at Long Lellang, Ulu Baram on 8 September, is determined to become a doctor as her mother urged. She received her mother's remains at the family home in Kampung Semadang, Padawan today. The crash killed all five people on board the BO-105 helicopter.
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346 Batu Kawa constituents receive B2 licence aid
A total of 346 participants from the Batu Kawa state constituency received assistance under the 2026 Class B2 Driving Licence Assistance Programme at a ceremony in Kuching. Sarawak Deputy Premier Dr Sim Kui Hian said the programme helps people obtain licences legally and raises road safety awareness.
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Borderland Music Festival returns to Sarawak Cultural Village for fourth edition
The fourth edition of the Borderland Music Festival was held on Sept 11 and 12 at the Sarawak Cultural Village in Kuching. Returning festivalgoers from Sabah said a stronger DJ lineup and livelier crowd drew them back, while first-timers called the trip worthwhile.
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Serian schools reopen Sept 14 as API improves, Lubok Antu continues PdPR
All primary and secondary schools under the Serian District Education Office will reopen and operate as usual from tomorrow (Sept 14) after air quality improved, the Sarawak State Education Department said. Schools under PPD Lubok Antu will continue with Teaching and Learning at Home (PdPR), while parents in haze-affected areas may keep children home if they inform the school.
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Serian schools reopen tomorrow as haze eases, Lubok Antu stays on PdPR
Schools under the Serian District Education Office in Sarawak will resume normal operations from Sept 14 after air quality improved, the state education department said. Schools under Lubok Antu will continue home-based learning, while the other 12 district education offices in the state also reopen. Face masks will be distributed to affected schools and outdoor activities remain suspended when the API exceeds 100.
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Hoan Gallery launches 'Under Sarawak Skies' with 100 artworks on Sept 16
Hoan Gallery at La Promenade Mall in Kuching will launch the 'Under Sarawak Skies' exhibition on Sept 16, featuring over 100 artworks by more than 30 regional and local artists. The exhibition runs until Nov 8 and includes a documentary preview, workshops and public programmes. It is supported by the Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Ministry.
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Lab results awaited after mass fish deaths in Sarawak River near Kuching Waterfront
Large numbers of fish were found dead along the Sarawak River near the Kuching Waterfront and Kampung Gersik-Boyan on Saturday morning. State agencies including NREB, the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Fisheries have taken water and fish samples for laboratory analysis. Deputy Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the cause cannot yet be speculated on and promised a thorough investigation.
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SWCS to hold first Welfare Carnival at Boulevard Mall 2 on Oct 17-18
The Social Welfare Council of Sarawak will hold its inaugural 2026 Welfare Carnival on Oct 17 and 18 at Boulevard Mall 2 in Kuching, themed 'Stronger Minds, Safer Choices'. The event marks the council's 77th anniversary and focuses on mental health awareness, emotional resilience and healthy lifestyles, with substance abuse also addressed. Organisers have invited Deputy Premier Dr Sim Kui Hian to officiate and will present the Sarawak Southern Region Excellence and Service Awards.
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Bau police Amanita holds Meet and Greet at Lepapa Siniawan
The Amanita unit of the Bau District Police Headquarters held a Meet and Greet programme around Lepapa Siniawan, Bau, Sarawak. Together with the district crime prevention and community safety division, it introduced Amanita's role, current crime trends and the Volunteer Smartphone Patrol app to residents, especially women.
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Haze eases in parts of Malaysia but parents stay alert over school closures
Clearer skies have returned to parts of Malaysia, but parents in Petaling Jaya and Shah Alam remain cautious about the haze and possible school closures. In Sarawak, schools in Serian and Lubok Antu stay shut until API readings fall below 200, under the National Haze Action Plan.
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Borderland Music Festival vendors report strong sales at Sarawak Cultural Village
Food vendors at the Borderland Music Festival in Sarawak Cultural Village, Kuching, enjoyed strong sales over the two-day event. Thai Midai and Chill House Western were among the stalls that drew steady crowds, with vendors saying the festival gave them valuable exposure to visitors from Sarawak and beyond.
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16,000 attend Borderland Music Festival in Kuching as KSHMR closes
About 16,000 people attended the two-day Borderland Music Festival at Sarawak Cultural Village in Kuching. American DJ KSHMR closed the event with a set that wove in local music and a Malay-language monologue. Organisers also teased a 'TOK by Borderland' event in Kuching in March 2027.
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39 Sarawak artists turn plain boxes into 60 artworks at Kuching exhibition
The Headbox (Art and/or Mask) Exhibition at Wesberly Galleria on Rubber Road West in Kuching features over 60 works by 39 local artists who were each given a plain box to transform. Curator Hung Chang Wong arranged the pieces in a zigzag 'Green Caterpillar' layout to explore themes of identity, history and perception.
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KLFF and Luna Lights Wonderland in Kuching reopen as haze eases
The Kuching Lights & Floral Festival (KLFF) and Luna Lights Wonderland reopen to the public in Kuching today. Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) said the reopening follows an improvement in the haze in the city compared with two weeks ago. Visitors are advised to wear face masks, carry enough drinking water and check air quality readings before going.
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Single mothers' group wants regular community outreach in Sarawak
The Sarawak Single Mothers Association (Pitsa) has called for community programmes to be held more regularly so single mothers stay informed in the digital age. A Jiwa@Komuniti programme at Hawa Banquet Hall in Kuching yesterday included a talk on scams by police, organised with the state Information Department for Malaysia Day 2026.
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AIM25 makes history in Sarawak, finale at BCCK Kuching on Sept 26
The 25th Anugerah Industri Muzik (AIM25) will be held in Sarawak for the first time, at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) on 26 September, in conjunction with Malaysia Day. Winners of 16 main categories will share RM950,000 in funding from the Communications Ministry through MyCreative Ventures, with performances by artists including Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza and Indonesia's Fajar Noor.
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Kuching memorial marks 60 years since end of Konfrontasi
A ceremony was held at Batu Lintang Memorial Square in Kuching on Aug 27 to mark the 60th anniversary of the peace agreement between Indonesia and Malaysia that ended the Confrontation on Aug 11, 1966. It was attended by Malaysian armed forces personnel, Commonwealth servicemen from Britain, Australia, New Zealand and the Gurkhas, and veterans of the conflict. The article recounts the history of the confrontation launched by Indonesia's Sukarno in 1963.
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Schools in Serian and Lubok Antu remain closed until API drops below 200
The Sarawak State Education Department has extended the temporary closure of schools in Serian and Lubok Antu until the Air Pollutant Index (API) reading in both districts falls below 200. Meanwhile, 12 other districts in Sarawak will operate as usual starting next Monday. Face masks will be distributed to affected students and school staff due to the haze.
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Kuching FA beat Serian FA 2-0 in Sarawak Premier League
Kuching FA defeated Serian FA 2-0 in the Sarawak Premier League 2026 Southern Zone match at Padang Perumahan Jalan Astana, Kuching. Two late goals from Azuanie Jasman and Mohammad Shahfitri Salim secured three points for KFA.
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Dr Sim opens BIC 5 art festival at Aeroville Mall in Kuching
Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian opened the fifth Borneo Illustration and Creative Festival (BIC 5) at Aeroville Mall in Kuching. He said creative platforms help Sarawakians tell Malaysia's story from a Sarawak perspective and contribute to state nation-building. The festival, themed 'Cerita Kita: Stories of Malaysia', features 275 artworks and runs until Sept 20.
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Dead fish wash up along Sarawak River near Kuching Waterfront
Large numbers of dead fish were found along the Sarawak River near the Kuching Waterfront and Kampung Gersik-Boyan on Saturday morning. The Sarawak Agriculture Department collected water and fish samples for laboratory analysis, with low oxygen levels among the possible causes being examined.