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Three held in Kuching drug raids, RM1,146 in drugs seized
Police in Kuching arrested three people in two separate drug raids, seizing over 17g of suspected drugs worth RM1,146. A 25-year-old man was detained at Kampung Semariang Jaya on Sept 13, and a 41-year-old woman with six prior records and a 45-year-old man were arrested outside a hotel on Jalan Tawi Sli on Sept 14. All three have been remanded and are being investigated under Section 39A(1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
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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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Upgrade of Rumah Panjang John Chendang ruai in Sri Aman completed
The RM200,000 upgrade of the ruai at Rumah Panjang John Chendang in Sengkuang Ili, Undop, Sri Aman, funded under the 2023 Rural Transformation Project allocation, has been completed. Sri Aman MP Doris Sophia Brodie officiated at the handover yesterday and urged residents to stay united and support GPS.
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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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Stakan assemblyman wants every JKKK to keep fire extinguishers
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.
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Man, 31, held over mother's murder in Tambunan
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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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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Sri Aman MP: GPS continues rural development push
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.
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Mini Malaysia Day 2026 exhibition in Betong well received
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.
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KEMAS DIY course ends at longhouse in Sri Aman, MP urges expansion
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.
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Man in his early 30s arrested, tests positive for drugs in Engkilili, Lubok Antu
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.
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Cloud seeding operation over Sarawak dams concludes after five days
A five-day cloud seeding operation targeting the Batang Ai, Murum, and Bakun dams in Sarawak has been completed. The operation, which used a Royal Malaysian Air Force C-130H aircraft, successfully induced rainfall around the Batang Ai Dam.
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Sri Aman records only 'very unhealthy' API reading of 216 as haze persists
As of 4pm, Sri Aman in Sarawak was the only area in Malaysia with a 'very unhealthy' Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 216. Sarawak remained the worst-affected state, with 11 areas recording unhealthy readings, while 35 areas nationwide reported unhealthy air quality.
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DoE monitors bush, peatland fires in Mukah and Daro amid Sarawak dry spell
The Department of Environment is closely monitoring bush and peatland fires near Jalan Sibujaya Barat in Mukah and Sungai Nai in Daro, Sarawak, amid a dry spell. While the fire in Mukah is mostly controlled, about 2.5 hectares are still burning in Daro. The DoE is also tracking air quality, with Kuching and Sri Aman recording very unhealthy API readings.
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Sarawak cloud seeding extended, Batang Ai Dam at Emergency Level 3
The cloud seeding operation in Sarawak has been extended until tomorrow as water levels at the Batang Ai Hydroelectric Dam continue to drop, placing it at Emergency Level 3. The operation is focusing on the catchment areas of the Batang Ai and Murum dams, with rain recorded in some areas, though its effectiveness is affected by weather factors such as wind and haze.
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Haze eases but Kuching, Sri Aman still at 'very unhealthy' API levels
Air quality in Sarawak is improving, but Kuching and Sri Aman remain in the 'very unhealthy' category as of 8am. No areas recorded 'hazardous' readings, while 35 locations, including Serian, were 'unhealthy'.
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Semumok Women's Bureau launched in Betong, targets international market
The Semumok Women's Bureau was officially launched in Betong on September 5 as a platform to empower local women through entrepreneurship. Layar assemblyman Dato Gerald Rentap Jabu announced a RM10,000 contribution to the bureau and encouraged marketing local products like beads and tuak to the international market.
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Sarawak haze eases as Serian API drops from hazardous level
Air quality in Sarawak is improving, with no areas recording hazardous API readings as of 1.45pm. Serian, where an emergency was declared yesterday, saw its reading drop to 287, still in the 'very unhealthy' range. Deputy Premier Douglas Uggah said workplaces in Serian may operate with health precautions while the committee monitors the situation.
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Sarawak PGA brigade commander visits sick officer in Sri Aman hospital
Sarawak General Operations Force (PGA) brigade commander SAC Datuk Lim Bak Phai visited Corporal Mohd Shaifful Ibrahim at Sri Aman Hospital. The 36-year-old officer from Battalion 23 PGA was admitted on August 31 after a suspected mild heart attack and high blood pressure. The visit underscores the brigade's commitment to member welfare.
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Elderly Sri Aman man reported missing found safe in roadside shack
A 58-year-old man from Sri Aman, Sarawak, who was reported missing on Thursday, was found safe on Saturday morning. Longhouse residents discovered him in a roadside shack at Tanjung Kemiding Lipat, and he was later sent to Betong Hospital for medical treatment.
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247 Bukit Saban farmers get pesticide aid for 2026 paddy season
A total of 247 farmers in Bukit Saban, Sarawak, received pesticide assistance on Thursday to help with the upcoming 2026 paddy planting season. The aid was distributed by the Bukit Saban State Service Centre, with Sarawak Deputy Premier Douglas Uggah Embas saying it will ease input costs and support rural agriculture.
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58-year-old man feared missing in Ulu Skrang, Sri Aman since Thursday
A 58-year-old man, Mangka Enting, is feared missing after failing to return home at Rh Rebicca Lipat in Ulu Skrang, Sri Aman, since Thursday morning. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department received a report at 1.10pm today and mobilised personnel from the Betong fire station to assist in the search.
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Quick action by 13 RAMD member saves near-drowning victim
A soldier from the 13th Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment (13 RAMD) saved a person from drowning in Sungai Nanga Mujau, Spak, Sarawak. The soldier performed CPR for nearly 15 minutes after the victim was pulled from the river unconscious. The victim was later sent to Klinik Kesihatan Layar for further monitoring.
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Betong Sarawakku Sayang postponed as haze continues to disrupt major events
The Sarawakku Sayang Programme for Betong Division has been postponed due to the ongoing haze, following a decision by the state disaster committee to defer large gatherings. This is the second such postponement, with other events in Mukah, Kapit, and Spaoh also affected.