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Missing man in Ulu Sebuloh forest still not found, SAR enters fifth day
A 51-year-old man, Freddie aManggie, remains missing after five days in the Ulu Sebuloh forest, Nanga Temalat, Song, Sarawak. He entered the forest with his brother-in-law on 8 September to look for daun sabung before complaining of stomach pain and failing to return. The SAR operation involving 24 personnel from Bomba, PDRM, APM and villagers continues today.
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RM250,000 RTP allocation for new Nanga Selidi longhouse site in Kapit
A RM250,000 Rural Transformation Project allocation has been channelled to Nanga Selidi Longhouse in Kapit, Sarawak, to prepare a site for a new 23-door longhouse. Baleh assemblyman Nicholas Kudi Jantai said the project aims to give the community better basic amenities and a more comfortable living environment, with site levelling to follow Public Works Department specifications.
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JPJ Kapit seizes two timber lorries on Jalan Kapit–Mujong
Two timber lorries were detained during Ops Gempur Kenderaan Perdagangan by the JPJ Kapit operations unit along Jalan Kapit–Mujong, Sarawak. Inspections found offences including dangerous loading and worn tyre treads. The operation followed public complaints about timber lorry activity in the area.
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SK Ulu Yong gets RM10,000 grant, water pump pledged
SK Ulu Yong in Kapit received a RM10,000 grant announced by Datuk Jefferson Jamit anak Unyat at the school's JIWA@Hari Kebangsaan Hari Malaysia 2026 programme. He also pledged help to buy a water pump for the school's supply problems and urged support for the 1 House 1 Jalur Gemilang campaign.
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Man drowns after jumping into Sungai Perak to retrieve drifting boat
A 38-year-old man was found drowned after jumping into Sungai Perak at Batu 18, Kampung Kuchai, Bota Kiri near Parit, yesterday. His body was found floating about four kilometres from where he jumped at 2pm, after a search operation by 30 personnel from the Perak Fire and Rescue Department.
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Teen tried to pass a stick but could not reach uncle feared drowned in Sungai Perak
A 38-year-old man is feared drowned after jumping into Sungai Perak to retrieve a drifting boat at Batu 18, Kampung Kuchai, Bota Kiri, Perak, yesterday evening. His 13-year-old nephew said he tried to hand him a stick but it did not reach before the man went under. A search-and-rescue operation involving 26 firemen, including divers and a K9 dog, began this morning.
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Nine crosses united at Sibu Gateway as Malaysia Pastoral Convention 2026 opens
Nine crosses representing Malaysia's Catholic dioceses and archdioceses were joined into one Cross at Sibu Gateway on Wednesday night, opening the Malaysia Pastoral Convention 2026. About 1,000 delegates from across the country joined the Opening Mass and a procession to Kingwood Hotel, where the Cross became the focus of the five-day gathering running until Sept 13.
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JPJ Kapit checks 115 vehicles in cross-agency operation
JPJ Kapit branch inspected 115 vehicles in an Ops Rentas Agensi operation with JSPT, Immigration, AADK and Forestry officers. Offences included driving without a licence, dangerous loading and missing vocational licences, with two cases referred for further action.
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Farmer, 51, missing in Ulu Sebuloh forest after searching for Sabung leaves
A 51-year-old farmer has been reported missing in the Ulu Sebuloh forest area in Song, Sarawak, after going out to look for Sabung leaves with his nephew. A search and rescue operation has been launched, but the man has not been found.
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Meluan assemblyman seeks JKR Sarawak upgrade for dilapidated bridge at SK Nanga Entaih
Meluan assemblyman Dato Rolland Duat Jubin has called for urgent attention to upgrade a dilapidated pedestrian bridge connecting SK Nanga Entaih and Rumah Marthin in Pakan. He will raise the matter with the Sarawak Public Works Department (JKR). He also officiated a RM200,000 project to upgrade the floor and tiles at Rumah Marthin, completed mid-year.
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Dabai fruit from Song returns to Kapit's Terabai Market
The popular dabai fruit from Song District is again on sale at the Terabai Market in Kapit, Sarawak. Sellers like Brayan Bengong, who planted 500 trees a decade ago, are offering the fruit at prices from RM10 to RM50 per 400-500 grammes or per kilogramme, depending on grade. The fruit's season runs from August to December.
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Haze: Pesta Kanowit may be postponed if hazardous air quality persists
Kanowit District Officer Cerisologo Sabut said Pesta Kanowit may be postponed if hazardous air quality persists, as the Air Pollutant Index reached 302. All outdoor activities in the district have been ordered postponed, and the district disaster management team is on standby. The festival's sales activities are scheduled from Sept 12 to 27, with water sports from Sept 25 to 27.
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Ngar practice enhances the value of Pua Kumbu
A Pua Kumbu weaver, Datin Sri Melia Gelen, says the traditional Ngar practice of using natural dyes like mengkudu and tree bark produces higher quality, more valuable textiles. She spoke at the 'Program Ngar 2026' event in Taman Country Height, Kapit, and called for support for weavers facing high costs.