Government & Policy news in Kuching
5 stories within reach of Kuching, published in the last 3 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Sarawak to host ICM 2026
Sarawak has won the bid to host the 38th International Conference on Microelectronics (ICM 2026), bringing the prestigious conference back to Malaysia after over 30 years. The event is expected to generate an economic impact of RM2.5 million and will take place in December 2026 at the Borneo Cultures Museum in Kuching.
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Election Commission to reveal proposed new, renamed Sarawak state seats on Sept 1
The Election Commission will announce the proposed new and renamed Sarawak state constituencies on September 1. This follows the approval of the proposal by the Prime Minister, and the announcement will detail the 17 new DUN seats and any renaming of existing ones.
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Childcare centres and kindergartens in Sarawak allowed to continue operating, help manage children for working parents
Childcare centres and kindergartens in Sarawak are still allowed to operate on a case-by-case basis to help parents who both work and have no caregivers during the haze period.
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Malaysia Day 2026: Final prep meeting set for Sept 5 ahead of Kuching celebration, says Fahmi
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil announced that a final preparation meeting for the 2026 Malaysia Day celebration in Kuching will be held on September 5. The meeting aims to review all arrangements ahead of the national event.
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Sejinjang more suitable as name for new state constituency
A Sarawak state assemblyman suggests that the new state constituency under Santubong parliament should be named Sejinjang instead of Pasir Pandak, citing historical and identity reasons. The Election Commission is currently displaying its redelineation proposal, which includes creating 17 new state seats, and the public can give feedback until September 30, 2026.