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KPDN tightens enforcement on subsidised diesel for fishermen
Malaysia's Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry will continue monitoring and enforcement under Ops Tiris 4.0 (Integrated), including in the fisheries sector, to ensure diesel subsidies reach the intended group. Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh said cooperation with LKIM will be strengthened through data sharing and the e-Pendaratan system. She spoke after inspecting subsidised diesel sales at the PNK diesel sales centre at LKIM Tanjung Bako fisheries port in Kuching.
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MyMinyak, e-Nelayan tighten control of fishermen's fuel subsidies
Deputy Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh said the MyMinyak and e-Nelayan systems are used to ensure fuel subsidies reach eligible fishermen. She spoke after a working visit to the Diesel Sales Centre of the Area Fishermen's Association at Tanjung Bako Port, Kuching, today.
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Maybank donates four smart TVs to SMK Santubong
Maybank Sarawak Region donated four smart televisions to SMK Santubong in Kuching during Maybank Global Corporate Responsibility Day 2026 and the Cahaya Kasih Challenge 2026-2027 programme. Sarawak regional director Abang Jamili Abang Julai said the contribution helps the school overcome constraints in technology and communication facilities. He hoped more corporate parties would come forward to help the school.
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Nancy Shukri: Parents must be firm in stopping underage children from driving
Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri urged parents to be firmer in preventing underage children from driving or riding vehicles. She said prevention must start at home and parents should openly discuss the dangers of driving without a licence with their children. Nancy said her ministry will wait for the police report and investigation before deciding whether negligence or other elements warrant action against parents, following a case involving a 14-year-old boy who was involved in an accident after driving a car.
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Pending Jetty Hawker Centre in Kuching gets RM300,000 upgrade, ready Oct 9
The Pending Jetty Hawker Centre in Kuching is being upgraded at a cost of RM300,000, with works that began on Aug 10 and are expected to be completed on Oct 9. The project, funded under the federal Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development's Premises Development Programme, covers walls, flooring, ceilings, roofing, windows, doors, sanitary facilities, drainage and electrical systems.
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187 Satok Year Six pupils sit trial UP-DLP assessment in Kuching
A two-day trial Dual Language Programme Assessment Test (UP-DLP) is being held at Sekolah Kebangsaan Merpati Jepang in Kuching for 187 Year Six pupils from three Satok schools. Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki said the trial prepares pupils for the actual assessment in Science, Mathematics and English and helps identify those who could be offered places at Yayasan Sarawak international secondary schools.
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Man in Kuching fined RM3,500 for threatening to punch his mother
A 22-year-old man was fined RM3,500 by the Magistrates' Court in Kuching after pleading guilty to criminal intimidation for threatening to punch his mother. The incident happened at a house in Kampung Sejingkat on September 13, and he was arrested the next day.
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Sarawak interim special grant raised to RM1.5b, says analyst
The federal government has increased Sarawak's interim special grant from RM600 million to RM1.5 billion, announced by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during the national Malaysia Day celebration in Kuching. Political analyst Datuk Dr Lee Kuok Tiung says the increase strengthens confidence in Putrajaya's commitment to MA63 negotiations and sets a new benchmark for future financial talks.
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Kuching API hits 152, Serian 145 as unhealthy air returns to Sarawak
Kuching recorded Sarawak's highest Air Pollutant Index reading of 152 as of 10am today, placing the city in the unhealthy category after several days of clearer conditions. Serian followed at 145, also unhealthy, while Samarahan registered 91 and most other divisions recorded moderate to good readings. Residents sensitive to air pollution are advised to monitor the latest API and limit prolonged outdoor activity.
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MPOB Belaga station at Sungai Asap to stay, focus on smallholder services
The Malaysian Palm Oil Board station at the Bakun Resettlement Scheme in Sungai Asap, Belaga will be retained and restructured under a more sustainable model focused on smallholder services. Murum assemblyman Kennedy Chukpai Ugon said the proposal was discussed with Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad in Kuching, and that the ministry and MPOB leadership responded positively. Belaga has nearly 2,000 oil palm smallholders farming about 10,000 hectares.
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Worker, 57, injured after leg trapped in excavator at Batu Lintang site
A 57-year-old worker was injured after his leg became trapped in the tracked section of an excavator at a site along JKR Batu Lintang in Kuching this morning. Firefighters from BBP Batu Lintang used a crane and another excavator to free him before handing him to medical personnel. The operation ended at 8.42am and firefighters later briefed workers on safety procedures ahead of demolition work.
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Wan Junaidi wants Malaysia Day celebration rotated among states
Sarawak Governor Tun Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has proposed that the national Malaysia Day celebration be held in a different state each year. He said this would deepen public understanding of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 and strengthen national unity. The proposal was made at the 2026 national Malaysia Day celebration at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching.
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Sim Kui Hian: differing views must not divide Sarawak
Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian urged Sarawakians to value cultural diversity and not let differences of opinion split the state. His speech was read by Kuching South mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng at the Kuching Intercultural Mooncake Festival 2026 last night. He also called for calm amid rapid information technology change and for Sarawak's rights and autonomy within Malaysia to be defended.
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Sarawak uses drones to monitor orangutans at Semenggoh as haze persists
Wildlife authorities in Sarawak have increased monitoring of orangutans at the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre near Kuching due to persistent haze and hot weather. Rangers are using drones to track hotspots and assess the impact on about 29 semi-wild orangutans, while the centre sees fewer visitors.
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Abang Johari: Sarawak's growth must benefit whole country
Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg said his state government has plans to keep Sarawak advancing and prosperous within a stable Malaysia, with economic development serving as a catalyst for national strength. Speaking at the national-level Malaysia Day 2026 celebration at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, he welcomed federal commitments to empower MA63, including one-third parliamentary representation for Sarawak and Sabah and a revenue-sharing formula.
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Abang Johari: MA63 progress lifts Sarawak's role in Malaysia, Asean
Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg said progress under MA63 is not only about restoring state rights but about letting Sarawak contribute more to Malaysia and Asean. Speaking at the national-level Malaysia Day celebration at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, he thanked the federal government for commitments on parliamentary representation, revenue sharing and tourism, and pointed to green energy, Bintulu's industrial cluster and the Tanjung Embang low-carbon hub.
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Student from Kampung Bogag loses RM1,000 to SKMM, police impersonators
A 23-year-old student from Kampung Bogag in Bau, Sarawak, was cheated of RM1,000 by callers posing as SKMM and police officers who accused her of online gambling and money laundering. She transferred the money from her Bank Islam account on Sept 4 and lodged a police report at Bau police station on Sept 16. Bau police chief Supt Mohd Haide A Rahman said the case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code.
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Elderly man dies after being hit by MPV in Batu Kawa
A 79-year-old man died after being struck by an MPV on Jalan Field Force in Batu Kawa, Kuching last night. The 36-year-old driver, who did not hold a valid licence, has been detained as police investigate under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
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Communications Ministry sec-gen grateful for smooth Malaysia Day celebration at BCCK
The Malaysia Day 2026 celebration at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) ran smoothly last night. Communications Ministry secretary-general Datuk Abdul Halim Hamzah thanked all parties, especially Sarawakians who attended.
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Ibraco launches NBX and NBX Residence 1 in Kuching, roadshow at The Spring Sept 18-20
Ibraco Berhad has launched NorthBank Business Exchange (NBX) and its first residential block, NBX Residence 1, within its 123-acre NorthBank township in Kuching. A roadshow at The Spring Shopping Mall from September 18 to 20 showcases the 268-unit development, which includes mobility-friendly homes in Tower A. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian officiated the launch, describing NBX as part of the emerging Sarawak Health Metropolis.
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PM urges Petronas, Petros to work as one team on Sarawak gas dispute
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim called on Petronas and Petros to cooperate as a team to develop the country, stressing both must respect federal and state laws. He said only some commercial agreement aspects remain to be settled in the Sarawak gas rights dispute now before the Federal Court.
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Health Ministry denies no top management attended FDS crash victims' funerals in Sarawak
Deputy Health Director-General Dr Ismuni Bohari denies claims that no senior Health Ministry management attended funerals for victims of the Air Doctor Service helicopter crash in Sarawak. He says he was personally in Miri and Kuching to comfort the victims' families, while the minister and other officials were assigned to other locations under a set arrangement.
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5,000 pack BCCK for national Malaysia Day 2026 celebration
About 5,000 people filled the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching for the national-level Malaysia Day 2026 celebration, moved indoors because of cross-border haze. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim spoke and joined Sarawak Premier Abang Johari and Sabah Chief Minister Hajiji Noor in a digital signing of the commemorative book, with performances and fireworks over the Kuching Waterfront closing the night.
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Abang Johari: Sarawak has clear plans to keep prospering within Malaysia
Sarawak premier Abang Johari Openg said his government has clear plans to keep the state advancing within a stable Malaysia, covering economic, energy, industrial and technology sectors. Speaking at the national-level Malaysia Day celebration at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, he welcomed federal commitment to MA63, including one-third parliamentary representation for East Malaysia and a revenue-sharing formula.