News near Kampung Tringgus Krokong Bau Sarawak
21 stories within reach of Kampung Tringgus Krokong Bau Sarawak, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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RM500,000 for Tringgus eco-tourism
A RM500,000 eco-tourism project funded by the Sarawak government will develop trekking and camping facilities at a waterfall in Kampung Tringgus, Krokong, Bau. The project aims to attract visitors to the village's coffee farms and rainforest, supporting rural entrepreneurship and poverty eradication.
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Man tests positive for drugs after arrest in Bau
A man in his 20s was arrested in Bau, Sarawak, after being found with suspected methamphetamine. He tested positive for drugs and was detained under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
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Free dog license, vaccination on September 5
The Padawan Municipal Council will hold a free dog license registration, anti-rabies vaccination, and microchipping program on September 5 at the Barei/Biperoh Kuching Association Hall in Kuching, Sarawak. The program runs from 9am to 3pm and is open to healthy dogs over three months old. Owners are reminded that failure to license and vaccinate pets may result in compound action.
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St Augustine's Parish Mambong to hold annual sale
St Augustine's Parish Mambong in Kuching, Sarawak will hold its annual sale on Sept 5 at the Kampung Mambong community hall to raise funds for parish development projects. The event will feature a lucky draw and karaoke session.
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Sarawak targets 60 golds at Para SUKMA
Sarawak aims for 60 gold medals at the 2026 Para SUKMA in Selangor, with athletics expected to lead the medal haul. The 383-member contingent was sent off at Kuching International Airport on Tuesday.
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Visibility stays above minimum at Kuching Airport despite haze, only AirBorneo flights cancelled
Operations at Kuching International Airport (KIA) in Sarawak remained largely unaffected by worsening haze, with only two AirBorneo flights cancelled. Visibility at the airport was recorded at 2,000 metres, well above the minimum requirement of 800 metres.
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RM50,000 target for cerebral palsy care
A charity musical night in Kuching aims to raise at least RM50,000 for Wishesland Kuching, a centre for children with cerebral palsy. The event will be held on Oct 25 at Xiang Ge Restaurant.
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Man jailed, caned for snatching mother's gold necklace in Kuching
A food delivery rider in Kuching was sentenced to seven years' jail and five strokes of the cane for snatching his own mother's gold necklace at their home in Kampung Stutong Baru.
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Sarawak to host International Conference on Microelectronics 2026
Sarawak has won the bid to host the 38th International Conference on Microelectronics (ICM) 2026, which will be held from Dec 7 to 10 at the Borneo Cultures Museum in Kuching. The conference is expected to generate an estimated RM2.5 million in economic impact and support the state's goal of becoming a high-income state by 2030.
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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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Haze improves in Sarawak as hazardous API readings fall
Haze conditions in Sarawak are improving, with the number of monitoring stations recording hazardous API readings falling from six to two as of 9am. Kuching and Serian remain hazardous, while several other areas in Sarawak and other states like Selangor and Sabah have seen air quality deteriorate to unhealthy levels.
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Haze hits hazardous levels: What you need to know
Haze has pushed air pollution to hazardous levels in five locations in Sarawak, with Serian recording the highest API reading of 351. The article explains the health risks of PM2.5 particles and offers advice on protecting oneself, including avoiding outdoor activities and wearing N95 masks.
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Haze triggers mask-buying frenzy in Sarawak's capital Kuching
Kuching, Sarawak is experiencing a mask-buying frenzy as haze worsens, with an API reading of 374 (hazardous). Pharmacies have run out of N95, KN95, and KF94 masks, and new stock is being shipped from Peninsular Malaysia.
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Sarawak haze could see API levels hit 800, says Wan Junaidi
Sarawak is experiencing severe transboundary haze from fires in Kalimantan, Indonesia, with API readings reaching hazardous levels in Serian, Kuching, and other areas. The Yang di-Pertua Negeri, Wan Junaidi, warns that API levels could hit 800, recalling the 1997 crisis, and calls for Asean cooperation to address the issue.
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Indonesian fires prompt haze alerts, disrupt palm harvests
Acrid haze from Indonesian forest fires is blanketing parts of Southeast Asia, including Malaysian Borneo, disrupting palm harvests and prompting health warnings. Sarawak state is preparing to close offices and conduct cloud seeding, while Kuching has recorded the world's worst air quality for several days.
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MBKS orders redesign after smart pole displays inaccurate air quality message
Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has instructed its smart pole provider to redesign the dashboard after a viral photo showed an inaccurate advisory message encouraging outdoor activities during hazardous air quality. Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng explained the message was due to a programming limitation for API readings above 450 and confirmed corrective action is being taken.
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East Malaysians suffer as haze worsens
Haze from Indonesian fires worsened in Sarawak, with Kuching recording hazardous air quality. Residents face health issues and mask shortages.
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Toxic haze from Indonesian forest fires chokes Malaysian Borneo
Smoke from fires in Kalimantan has pushed air quality in Sarawak to hazardous levels, causing a surge in respiratory illness and forcing the cancellation of Independence Day celebrations.
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Rock fans brave haze as Barbarik+ ignites RiTC finale
Around 1,500 fans attended the two-night Rock-in-the-City 2026 festival at the Waterfront Esplanade in Kuching despite hazy conditions. The final night featured Malaysian band Barbarik+, who performed their first live show in Kuching and introduced their new release 'Periok Api'.
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Kuching Esplanade quiet due to haze, traders remain loyal waiting for customers
Haze in Kuching has emptied the Esplanade Tebingan Kuching, with traders reporting a sharp drop in customers and income. The article also notes a rise in upper respiratory tract infections in Sarawak linked to the poor air quality.
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9th International Research Conference of the World Society of Disaster Nursing -WSDN 2026
9th International Research Conference of the World Society of Disaster Nursing -WSDN 2026. 17 September to 19 September 2026, at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching.