Government & Policy news in Kampung Rantau Panjang Batu Kawa Kuching Sarawak
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Sarawak Premier: 30 pct of major state projects to be allocated to Bumiputera enterprises
Sarawak Premier Abang Johari announced that 30 per cent of major state government projects will be allocated to Bumiputera enterprises. He made the announcement at the PKMM Sarawak branch's AGM in Kuching, citing the success of a similar initiative with Sarawak Energy.
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Kuching to host 38th International Conference on Microelectronics in December
Sarawak will host the 38th International Conference on Microelectronics (ICM 2026) in Kuching from December 7 to 10 at the Borneo Cultures Museum, bringing over 300 international delegates. The conference aims to boost Sarawak's technology and semiconductor ambitions, with an estimated RM2.5 million economic impact.
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First Gig Workers Tribunal case involving GrabCar heard
Malaysia's first Gig Workers Tribunal hearing took place on 1 September, involving a dispute between an e-hailing worker and GrabCar Sdn Bhd. The hearing, chaired by Deputy President Suzarika Sahak at the Kuching Labour Office in Sarawak, addressed platform issues and was adjourned for further witness examination.
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Abang Johari: Young Sarawak engineers must prepare for AI-driven future
Sarawak Premier Abang Johari told young engineers at the FEIAP 2026 General Assembly in Kuching to prepare for a future shaped by AI, humanoid robots and other emerging technologies. He urged them to anticipate challenges and develop solutions in areas like education, healthcare and infrastructure.
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Premier: Sarawak engineers must take on the world
Sarawak Premier Abang Johari opened the FEIAP 2026 General Assembly at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) on Sept 3, 2026. In his speech, he urged Sarawakian engineers to gain international exposure and contribute globally, while carrying the state's name with pride. He highlighted the state's free tertiary education scheme as part of its human capital development efforts.
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Sarawak ready to be Asia-Pacific engineering testing ground, says Abang Johari
Sarawak Premier Abang Johari opened the FEIAP General Assembly in Kuching, inviting Asia-Pacific partners to use the state as a testing ground for new engineering solutions. He highlighted Sarawak's integrated development strategy and its strategic location in Borneo.
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Malaysia Day celebration at BCCK to proceed indoors due to haze
The Malaysia Day celebration on 16 September will proceed as planned at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) in Sarawak, but all events will be held indoors due to worrying haze conditions. The Cabinet was informed of the haze situation in Kuching and Serian, which led to the cancellation of outdoor activities.
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Worrying haze, Malaysia Day celebration in Sarawak to be held indoors
The Malaysia Day celebration on September 16 will be held entirely indoors at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) in Sarawak due to worrying haze conditions. The Cabinet, through spokesperson Fahmi Fadzil, acknowledged the severe haze in Kuching and Serian, which prevented outdoor events from proceeding.
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Informal sector affects women's participation rate
Sarawak's Minister for Women, Children and Community Wellbeing, Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah, said the informal sector contributes to the gap in women's labour force participation compared to men. She spoke at the Sarawak Women @ Work Samarahan Division launch at the Sarawak Farmers' Organisation Hall, where financial aid was given to 15 women household heads.