Government & Policy news in Kuching
4 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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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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Election Commission to reveal proposed new, renamed Sarawak state seats on Sept 1
The Election Commission will publish the names and locations of 17 proposed new state constituencies in Sarawak on September 1, with a month-long public display for objections. The expansion from 82 to 99 seats was approved by the state assembly in July.
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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.