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50 Sarawak PGA officers undergo combat shooting training in Kuching
Fifty General Operations Force (PGA) personnel from the Sarawak Brigade underwent combat shooting training at the brigade headquarters in Kuching on September 8. The exercise, led by Sergeant Fadzlee Md Farid, focused on skills with the Walther P99 pistol and M4 combat rifle. Brigade weapons staff officer ASP Micheal Kilab stressed the importance of continuous training to maintain readiness.
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Taiwanese, Chinese tourists fined RM14,300 each for taking plants from Santubong National Park
A Sessions Court in Kuching fined a Taiwanese man and a Chinese man RM14,300 each for taking and attempting to remove wild plants from Santubong National Park without permission. The two men pleaded guilty to three charges, including possession of a protected orchid species.
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Eight sentenced to 18 months for Kuching love scam syndicate
Eight people, including five Indonesians and three Malaysians, were sentenced to 18 months in jail in Kuching on Sept 8 for their roles in an online love scam syndicate. They were arrested in a raid on a house near Jalan Song on Sept 1, where police seized laptops and phones. Five of the Indonesians also received additional sentences for immigration offences.
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Kuching Chess Association launches inaugural Yusuf Cup on Oct 10
The Kuching Chess Association will hold its inaugural Yusuf Cup 2026 on Oct 10 at Pustaka Negeri Sarawak. The tournament, which features over RM5,000 in prizes, aims to become a major local chess event and includes a team competition requiring at least one female player.
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Kuching court fines caregiver RM5,000 for injuring autistic girl
A 51-year-old woman was fined RM5,000 by the Sessions Court in Kuching for abusing a five-year-old autistic girl under her care. The offence occurred at a rehabilitation centre in Kuching in May 2025, and the court also ordered her to serve 100 hours of community service and be of good behaviour for three years.
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Batu Kawa flood mitigation works on track, says Deputy Premier Dr Sim
Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said flood-mitigation works in Batu Kawa, Sarawak, are progressing rapidly in phases. He mentioned plans to invite media to the sites once the haze improves. The RM36.6 million Phase 2 project at Taman Desa Wira is ahead of schedule, with total investment in Batu Kawa exceeding RM200 million.
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Kuching South council to sue illegal dumpers using public photos, videos
The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) will take legal action against individuals caught on camera illegally dumping waste. Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng said the council has received photos and videos from the public, including vehicle plate numbers, and will use them to prosecute offenders. The council also plans to increase CCTV surveillance in residential areas and add more rubbish bins in public spots.
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Sarawak Energy expands billing support counters to Sibu, Bintulu and Miri
Sarawak Energy is extending its dedicated billing support counters to Sibu, Bintulu and Miri following customer complaints about electricity bills. The initiative, which started at Wisma SESCO in Kuching, will run until October to help customers get their accounts reviewed. The utility has identified 22 customer cases raised on Facebook and is engaging with those affected.
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iPROTECH 2026 exhibition at Plaza Merdeka showcases student innovation projects
The iPROTECH 2026 exhibition was held at Plaza Merdeka in Kuching, where students from Mas Gading Community College showcased their capstone projects in IT and landscape studies. Industry representatives and college officials highlighted the event's role in developing students' communication and presentation skills, and formalized a collaboration between the college and the mall.
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BCCK in Kuching named official venue for national Malaysia Day 2026 celebration
The Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) in Sarawak has been officially named the venue for the national-level Malaysia Day 2026 celebrations on Sept 16. The decision to hold the event indoors was made due to the current haze affecting parts of Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia. The celebration will feature cultural performances, the signing of the Malaysia Proclamation Book, and satellite events across Sarawak, Putrajaya, Selangor and Kuala Lumpur.
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PBDS to chart future direction, unveil unity charter at Sept 19 convention in Kuching
Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak (PBDS) will hold its 2026 convention on Sept 19 at a hotel in Kuching to set its future political direction and launch its Political Unity Charter. Secretary-general Sanjan Daik said the convention, expected to draw about 500 delegates, aims to establish a clear political foundation and articulate the party's role in Dayak representation ahead of the state election.
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Week-long Gifted Art Gallery 4.0 to showcase special needs artists at Plaza Merdeka
The Gifted Art Gallery 4.0, a week-long event, will be held at Plaza Merdeka in Kuching from Sept 11 to 20. It will feature artworks and performances by eight artists with special needs, along with creative workshops, to promote inclusivity and help families recognize their children's potential.
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Kuching association to launch baking workshop for special needs school leavers
The Kuching Association of Talent Development and Welfare of Special Needs (KATSN) will pilot a baking workshop called The Gifted Kitchen starting in October. The workshop aims to help special needs youths who have graduated from secondary school transition to adulthood and independence. Participants will sell their products and receive 20 percent of the returns.
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Sarawak invites Sabah to join Borneo Quran recitation assembly in Kuching
The Sarawak government has invited Sabah to participate in the Majlis Tilawah Al-Quran Bandaraya Se-Borneo (MTQBB) 2026, scheduled to be held in Kuching from October 26 to 29. The invitation was extended by Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi during a courtesy call to Sabah's Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Mohd Arifin Mohd Arif. The event aims to unite major cities in Borneo through the Quran.
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Kelly Group donates RM6,500 in milk powder and diapers to Kuching NGO Hope Place
Kelly Group, a group of local benefactors in Kuching, donated RM6,500 worth of children's milk powder and adult diapers to the NGO Hope Place. The donation was presented by group leader Lau Hong Eng to Hope Place founder Kelvin Wan at Nanas Road. The items are intended for young children and individuals with chronic illnesses supported by the organisation.
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Sarawak's 34 ethnic cultures called valuable asset for tourism
Sarawak's Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Snowdan Lawan said the state's 34 gazetted ethnic cultures are a valuable asset for tourism. He spoke at the Miss Tourism Sarawak 2026 pageant in Kuching, saying the event's finalists can promote Sarawak's heritage internationally.
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Junior pickleball camp in Kuching ends, organisers plan monthly clinics and tournament
A three-day junior pickleball camp for children aged seven to 12 was held at The Mad Pickleball courts in Kuching from Sept 2 to 4. Organisers plan to expand the programme with monthly clinics and a junior tournament next year.
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Miss Sarawak Tourism 2026 finalists to serve as state's tourism ambassadors
The Miss Sarawak Tourism 2026 pageant was officially launched in Kuching, with its 17 finalists set to act as ambassadors promoting Sarawak's culture and tourism internationally. State minister Datuk Snowdan Lawan said the ambassadors must have confidence and communication skills to tell Sarawak's story to the world.
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DAP aid fund supports brother of fatal accident victim in Kuching
The elder brother of a fatal accident victim in Kuching has received assistance from the DAP's Tertiary Education Assistance Fund. Jain Kemin, who is studying architecture at UiTM, lost his brother Japin in the crash at Jalan Teo Kui Seng-Stutong Baru early last year.
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Shin Yang buys Pending Industrial Estate land for RM34 million
Shin Yang Group Bhd is acquiring a leasehold industrial property in Pending Industrial Estate, Kuching, for RM34 million from related party Forescom Plywood Sdn Bhd. The company plans to build a warehouse and container depot on the 8.316-hectare site to expand its logistics services.
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SHARP airlifts air purifiers to Kuching to meet haze-driven demand
As haze worsens in Kuching, SHARP Electronics Malaysia has airlifted air purifiers to the city to replenish stock and meet rising demand. The company's managing director said the move aims to shorten waiting times for consumers during the severe haze period.
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Cloud seeding continues to reduce haze in Sarawak
Cloud seeding operations will continue in Sarawak to reduce haze affecting parts of the state. Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Kuching and Sri Aman recorded very unhealthy API readings, while Serian, declared an emergency area, is showing positive improvement.
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Hua Shang pledges full financial backing for proposed Sarawak Chinese university
Hua Shang Economic Corporation (Sibu) Bhd has pledged full financial support for the establishment of a Sarawak Chinese Independent University should one be proposed in the future. Founder Tan Sri Datuk Tiong Su Kouk made the pledge at the opening of the corporation's new Wisma Hua Shang building in Kuching, which also marks its expansion from Sibu.
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First Women's Care Room for nurses launched at Sarawak General Hospital
The National Welfare Foundation (YKN) launched its first Women's Care Room at Sarawak General Hospital (HUS) in Kuching. The facility provides a comfortable rest area for female nurses, especially those who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Minister of Women, Family and Community Development, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, officiated the facility, which is sponsored by Perinsuran Brokar Sdn. Bhd.