Government & Policy news in Kuching
12 stories within reach of Kuching, published in the last 30 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 centers and kindergartens in Sarawak allowed to continue operating, help manage children for working parents
Childcare centers and kindergartens in Sarawak are still allowed to operate on a case-by-case basis to help parents who both work and have no caregiver to manage their children 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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Sarawak minister: Dialogue key to resolving issues with Indonesia
Sarawak's minister emphasizes the importance of dialogue and engagement in resolving issues with neighboring Indonesia, highlighting a diplomatic approach to bilateral relations.
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'The dream does not bode well': Wan Junaidi recalls jungle operation that shaped his leadership
Former Malaysian minister Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar reflects on a challenging jungle operation from his past that shaped his leadership style. He shares the experience as a formative lesson in resilience and decision-making.
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Care should not fall on families alone, says Nancy as welfare spending hits RM728m
KUCHING, Aug 23 — The Social Welfare Department (JKM) has spent about RM728.5 million to support the welfare of se...
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Quizzed on China-Taiwan relations, Anwar says he would use force if needed to prevent Malaysia from breaking up (VIDEO)
KUCHING, Aug 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim believes he would use force to prevent any province from...
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It’s up to you, parents: Sarawak minister says won’t shut kindergarten, childcare centres even if API is over 200
KUCHING, Aug 14 — Kindergartens (Tadika) and childcare centres (Taska) in Sarawak may continue operating during th...
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GPS ready for Sarawak polls regardless of redelineation outcome, says Abang Jo
KUCHING, Aug 10 — Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is ready to face the state election with either the existing number...
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Malaysia Day 2026 celebration set for Kuching’s Borneo Convention Centre, says Fahmi
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 — The 2026 Malaysia Day celebration will be held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK...
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Abdul Karim says Sarawak polls likely this year, leaders must accept party decisions gracefully
KUCHING, Aug 3 — Sarawak elected representatives must be prepared to step aside and accept their party’s dec...