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DBKU holds two-day public speaking course for KIK members
Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) ran a two-day public speaking and presentation skills course at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). The course involved members of DBKU's Innovative and Creative Groups (KIK), including preparation for SCSICA 2026 and the DBKU KIK Convention 2026.
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Kuching gourmet group, Chef Muluk to publish halal Sarawak recipe book
A Kuching food association and Sarawak chef Abdul Muluk Rambli signed an MoU to produce a Halal Sarawak Cuisine Recipe Book documenting traditional recipes and indigenous ingredients. The signing took place at the association's third anniversary Rainforest Empurau Charity Night in Kuching.
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Dr Sim: Chefs representing Kuching abroad must uphold Unesco gastronomy standards
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said chefs and culinary groups representing Kuching overseas must maintain high standards to protect the city's reputation as a Unesco Creative City of Gastronomy. Speaking at the Persatuan Peminat Gourmet Kuching third anniversary Rainforest Empurau Charity Night on Wednesday, he stressed that representation involves heritage, local ingredients, communities, creativity and sustainability.
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Lien Heng Cup lion dance championship returns to Kuching Sept 26-27 with RM25,500 prize pool
The Lien Heng Cup-Lien Heng Lion Dance Open Championship 2026 will be held on Sept 26 and 27 at The Hills in Kuching, offering RM25,500 in prizes including RM8,000 for the champion. Kuching South mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng said at least 23 teams from Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore are expected, with organisers targeting 30. A 'Lion Spirit' photography competition with professional camera, mobile phone and short video categories will run alongside.
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Kuching Intercultural Mooncake Festival returns Sept 15-26 at Carpenter Street
The Kuching Intercultural Mooncake Festival 2026 will run at Carpenter Street from Sept 15 to 26, with more than 100 vendors expected for the 12-day celebration. Organising chairman Kapitan Lim Chuan Chan said the festival will be officially launched on Sept 15 by Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.
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Sarawak Metro runs STEM lab for seven Kuching primary schools
Sarawak Metro held a hands-on STEM laboratory activity in Kuching for pupils from seven primary schools, introducing them to hydrogen energy and electrolysis. The programme is part of its Socio-Economic Enhancement Development initiative to build early interest in science and technology.
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Kuching South council helps Kenyalang residents clear homes after strong winds
Strong winds damaged several homes and blew off roofs in Kenyalang, Kuching. The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) stepped in to help residents, particularly the elderly, clear debris and damaged belongings, and provided bins for waste disposal.
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Sarawak to host IDECS26 conference in Kuching next month, focusing on AI and semiconductors
Sarawak will host the ninth International Digital Economy Conference (IDECS26) at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching from October 5 to 6. The conference will focus on AI, semiconductors, digital talent and the space economy, as the state aims to create greater economic value from its technology investments.
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Kuching man arrested with 569g cannabis faces drug trafficking charge
A 30-year-old man in Kuching was arrested on Monday after police found 569g of suspected cannabis on him. He faces a possible drug trafficking charge under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act, which carries the death penalty or life imprisonment. The suspect is being remanded for five days to assist investigations.
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Sarawak invites Brunei to join Borneo Quran recitation event in Kuching
The Sarawak government has officially invited Brunei to participate in the Borneo Cities Quran Recitation Assembly (MTQBB) 2026, scheduled for October 26-29 in Kuching. The invitation was delivered during a courtesy call to Brunei's Minister of Religious Affairs in Bandar Seri Begawan. The main event will be held at the Sarawak Islamic Complex Hall, with the opening ceremony by the Sarawak Premier on October 27.
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Siti Nurhaliza dominates AIM25 with 14 nominations
Siti Nurhaliza has received 14 nominations for the 25th Anugerah Industri Muzik (AIM25), the highest number for this edition. The awards ceremony will be held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), Sarawak on 26 September. Other leading nominees include Aisha Retno with six nominations, and Hael Husaini and Mimifly with five each.
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Repeat drug offender gets five years' jail, two strokes of the cane in Kuching
A 43-year-old man was sentenced to five years' imprisonment and two strokes of the cane by the Sessions Court in Kuching after pleading guilty to repeat drug offences. Mohamad Sahmin Sulong tested positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine in May. He was also ordered to undergo two years of police supervision after his sentence.
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Sarawak Malaysia Day events moved indoors as haze persists
Several Malaysia Day programmes in Sarawak are being adjusted to limit outdoor exposure due to persistent haze. The main celebration will proceed as planned at the indoor Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), while other events like the exhibition in Kuching have been relocated to Plaza Merdeka.
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World Melioidosis Congress 2027
World Melioidosis Congress 2027. 26 July to 29 July 2027, at The Waterfront Hotel, Kuching.
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GA 2026 ICOMOS General Assembly and Scientific Symposium 2026
GA 2026 ICOMOS General Assembly and Scientific Symposium 2026. 15 October to 24 October 2026, at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching.
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9th International Research Conference of the World Society of Disaster Nursing -WSDN 2026
9th International Research Conference of the World Society of Disaster Nursing -WSDN 2026. 17 September to 19 September 2026, at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching.