5 stories within reach of Kuching, published in the last 24 hours and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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GiatMARA Kuching building destroyed in fire
The GiatMARA Kuching building in Taman Budaya was destroyed in a fire last night. Firefighters from multiple stations responded, controlling the blaze by midnight and fully extinguishing it by 1:41 am. No injuries were reported, and the cause and losses are under investigation.
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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 says no emergency unless API breaches 500, Serian readings remain hazardous
Sarawak will only declare a state of emergency if the Air Pollutant Index (API) reaches 500 or above, as Serian continues to record hazardous readings. The state government is monitoring the situation closely.