News near Merapok Laut
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Lab results awaited after mass fish deaths in Sarawak River near Kuching Waterfront
Large numbers of fish were found dead along the Sarawak River near the Kuching Waterfront and Kampung Gersik-Boyan on Saturday morning. State agencies including NREB, the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Fisheries have taken water and fish samples for laboratory analysis. Deputy Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the cause cannot yet be speculated on and promised a thorough investigation.
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Ranau residents fear road works threaten water sources
Residents of several villages in Ranau, Sabah, are calling for an immediate inspection of suspected road construction and land-clearing at Bukit Hampuan, Mile 4, Jalan Mamut. They fear the activities could harm gravity-fed water sources and the Sungai Mansahaban catchment, risking muddy floods and erosion.
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Empty house at Sundar government quarters destroyed in fire
An unoccupied house at Block A of the Sundar government quarters in Lawas, Sarawak, was about 90 percent destroyed in a fire last night. The fire was reported around 8pm and the Lawas fire station arrived at 8.29pm. No victims were involved and the fire was brought under control by 9pm.
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5,000 acres in Beaufort proposed as paddy granary
A 5,000-acre area stretching from Kampung Indomadi to Kampung Sungai Padas in Beaufort, Sabah has been proposed for gazettement as a paddy granary. Sabah Assistant Agriculture Minister Datuk Ruslan Muharam said the area could be developed with modern farming methods to raise rice output and strengthen Sabah's food security. He also inspected a 500-acre site in Kampung Indomadi proposed as a sago palm area.
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Lawas hospital project to be handed over Sept 14, says Awang Tengah
The new Lawas District Hospital is expected to be handed over to the Public Works and Health Ministries on Sept 14, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said during a site inspection on Tuesday. He said the facility, which includes a 17-station dialysis unit, will improve healthcare access for Lawas residents and reduce the need to seek treatment outside the district.
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Couple and son charged in Kota Kinabalu with trafficking three children for forced labour
A 54-year-old shop owner, her husband and their son were charged in the Sessions Court in Kota Kinabalu on Wednesday with seven counts of trafficking three undocumented children for forced labour exploitation. The alleged offences took place at a mini market in Kampung Melaman, Sipitang, between 2019 and April this year. All three pleaded not guilty and were granted bail of RM3,000 per charge, with pre-trial case management set for Oct 14.
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MACC proposes 13 governance reforms for Labuan FSA and Labuan IBFC
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's Governance Investigation Division presented 13 governance improvement recommendations to Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) and Labuan International Business and Financial Centre Incorporated Sdn. Bhd. (Labuan IBFC Inc.). The recommendations focus on transparency, internal controls, risk management and audit trails. A Governance Improvement Report was signed at Menara Utama, Financial Park Complex, Labuan.
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Wildlife Dept catches 18ft crocodile in Sungai Kampung Banting, Sipitang
The Wildlife Department caught an 18-foot male crocodile in Sungai Kampung Banting, Sipitang, at 5pm on Monday using a baited line. Villagers believe it is the same crocodile that nearly attacked a fisherman last month, and a second line was snapped by what may be an even larger crocodile. The village committee chairman has advised villagers and anglers to stay away from the river.
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Kampung Petarikan market upgrade in Merapok 80 per cent done, says Awang Tengah
The Phase Two upgrade of the Kampung Petarikan market in Merapok, Lawas, is about 80 per cent complete and is targeted for completion by the end of September. Deputy Premier Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the improved facilities must be used and maintained by the community, and he also inspected the completed RM1.67 million SK Merapok education project during his visit.
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Sarawak deputy premier urges Lawas villagers to keep villages clean
Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan urged residents in Lawas to cooperate in keeping their villages clean to attract visitors. He made the call during a working visit to the site of the JKKK administrative office and the Paterikan Tamu Market Hall in Merapok Laut.
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Sarawak Deputy Premier urges Merapok community to take up ecotourism
Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan encouraged the community in Merapok to engage in ecotourism, leveraging the area's biodiversity. He said the tourism information centre in Kampung Paterikan, now 99 percent complete, can serve as a hub for tourism activities and create economic opportunities for locals.
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Two Sabah house fires: One in Semporna, one in Sipitang
A wooden house at Kampung Perigi in Semporna was completely destroyed by a morning fire on Tuesday. Separately, two houses at Kampung Ranau-Ranau in Sipitang were 95 percent destroyed in a fire on Monday. No casualties were reported in either incident.
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PM Anwar urges public to avoid speculation on Sarawak helicopter crash
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged the public to avoid speculation and wait for official information regarding a helicopter crash in Kota Marudi, Sarawak. The helicopter was carrying four medical personnel and a pilot when it went down near Long Lellang STOLport. The government has pledged full support to the victims' families.
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Kuching court fines caregiver RM5,000 for injuring autistic girl
A 51-year-old woman was fined RM5,000 by the Sessions Court in Kuching for abusing a five-year-old autistic girl under her care. The offence occurred at a rehabilitation centre in Kuching in May 2025, and the court also ordered her to serve 100 hours of community service and be of good behaviour for three years.
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Two houses destroyed in fire at Kampung Ranau-Ranau, Sipitang
Two houses were destroyed in a fire at Kampung Ranau-Ranau in Sipitang, Sabah, on Sunday evening. No injuries were reported. Firefighters from the Sipitang station brought the blaze under control within about 43 minutes of the emergency call.
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Zara Qairina inquest: Father says memory issues prevent recall of key events
The Coroner's Court in Kota Kinabalu heard testimony from Mahathir Mohd Hashim, the father of the late Zara Qairina, who said he is forgetful and cannot recall major events in her life, including her birthday. He testified he stopped living with Zara and her mother around 2017 due to disagreements. The inquest into the 13-year-old's death, who was found under her dormitory building in July 2025, resumes on Sept 9.
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Zara Qairina's father tells coroner he last saw her in 2017 in Sipitang
The Coroner's Court in Kota Kinabalu heard testimony from the father of the late Zara Qairina, who said he last met his daughter around 2017 in Sipitang. Mahathir, the 80th witness, told the court he had not lived with Zara and her mother since then, only contacting them by phone. He also said he was in Beaufort when he received a message on July 16, 2025, that Zara was in the emergency unit.
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18-foot crocodile caught in Sipitang river after threatening fishermen
An 18-foot male crocodile was captured by the Sabah Wildlife Department in Sungai Kg Banting, Sipitang, on Saturday evening. The reptile, which had nearly attacked a fisherman last month, died during the capture and will be buried near the village.