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1. Visibility stays above minimum at Kuching Airport despite haze, only AirBorneo flights cancelled

   2 weeks ago Malay Mail Kuching International Airport, Kuching, Sarawak 7.3 km

   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.

2. Sarawak minister urges para athletes to aim for personal bests at Para Sukma

   2 weeks ago Borneo Post Kuching International Airport, Kuching, Sarawak 7.3 km

   Sarawak's minister Fatimah Abdullah told the state's Para Sukma contingent to focus on improving personal bests as a measure of success at the games in Selangor. The 383-member contingent was seen off at Kuching International Airport. Sarawak is the defending overall champion.

3. Agricultural activity believed to be cause of forest fire on Pulau Bruit

   2 weeks ago Saluran 122 Kampung Kut, Pulau Bruit, Daro, Sarawak 8.3 km

   A forest fire believed to be caused by agricultural activities has destroyed about 7.5 hectares near Kampung Kut, Pulau Bruit, Daro. Firefighters have extinguished about three hectares and are working to control the remaining 4.5 hectares, facing challenges from hot weather and limited water supply.

4. Man jailed, caned for snatching mother's gold necklace in Kuching

   2 weeks ago Borneo Post Kampung Stutong Baru, Kuching, Sarawak 9.5 km

   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.