News near Rumah Madi
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Informal sector affects women's participation rate
Sarawak's Minister for Women, Children and Community Wellbeing, Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah, said the informal sector contributes to the gap in women's labour force participation compared to men. She spoke at the Sarawak Women @ Work Samarahan Division launch at the Sarawak Farmers' Organisation Hall, where financial aid was given to 15 women household heads.
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Bank manager jailed, fined RM40M for money laundering, cheating
A former bank relationship manager in Kuching was sentenced to seven years in jail and fined RM40 million after pleading guilty to 24 charges of cheating and money laundering involving over RM1.5 million.
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Haze improves in Sarawak as hazardous API readings fall
Haze conditions in Sarawak are improving, with the number of monitoring stations recording hazardous API readings falling from six to two as of 9am. Kuching and Serian remain hazardous, while several other areas in Sarawak and other states like Selangor and Sabah have seen air quality deteriorate to unhealthy levels.
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Record cardiology intake boosts Sarawak heart services
The Sarawak Heart Centre (PJS) in Kuching has admitted its largest-ever cohort of six first-year cardiology fellows, a milestone in its 25-year history. Deputy Premier Dr Sim Kui Hian said the intake is crucial for strengthening Sarawak's pool of cardiologists to meet growing demand and support the expansion of cardiac services.
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Abang Johari: Young Sarawak engineers must prepare for AI-driven future
Sarawak Premier Abang Johari told young engineers at the FEIAP 2026 General Assembly in Kuching to prepare for a future shaped by AI, humanoid robots and other emerging technologies. He urged them to anticipate challenges and develop solutions in areas like education, healthcare and infrastructure.
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Premier: Sarawak engineers must take on the world
Sarawak Premier Abang Johari opened the FEIAP 2026 General Assembly at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) on Sept 3, 2026. In his speech, he urged Sarawakian engineers to gain international exposure and contribute globally, while carrying the state's name with pride. He highlighted the state's free tertiary education scheme as part of its human capital development efforts.
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Sarawak ready to be Asia-Pacific engineering testing ground, says Abang Johari
Sarawak Premier Abang Johari opened the FEIAP General Assembly in Kuching, inviting Asia-Pacific partners to use the state as a testing ground for new engineering solutions. He highlighted Sarawak's integrated development strategy and its strategic location in Borneo.
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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.
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Malaysia Day celebration at BCCK to proceed indoors due to haze
The Malaysia Day celebration on 16 September will proceed as planned at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) in Sarawak, but all events will be held indoors due to worrying haze conditions. The Cabinet was informed of the haze situation in Kuching and Serian, which led to the cancellation of outdoor activities.
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Malaysia Day celebrations to be held indoors in Kuching amid haze
Malaysia Day celebrations on Sept 16 will be held indoors at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) due to worsening haze conditions in Sarawak. Three areas in Sarawak, including Kuching, recorded hazardous Air Pollutant Index (API) readings, and cloud seeding operations are subject to MetMalaysia's recommendations.
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Worrying haze, Malaysia Day celebration in Sarawak to be held indoors
The Malaysia Day celebration on September 16 will be held entirely indoors at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) in Sarawak due to worrying haze conditions. The Cabinet, through spokesperson Fahmi Fadzil, acknowledged the severe haze in Kuching and Serian, which prevented outdoor events from proceeding.
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Malaysia Day celebration remains at BCCK, outdoor events cancelled due to haze - Fahmi
The Malaysia Day 2026 celebration on 16 September will proceed at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) in Sarawak, but outdoor events have been cancelled due to worrying haze conditions in Kuching and Serian. The decision was announced by Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil after a Cabinet meeting.
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The Raintree Restaurant opens for breakfast
The Raintree Restaurant at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) has started serving breakfast from Monday to Friday, 7 am to 9 am. The menu includes local favourites like Nasi Lemak, Fried Mee Hoon, and steamed red bean buns, with combo prices starting from RM6.70.
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Love scam operation centre on Jalan Song raided
Police in Kuching raided an apartment on Jalan Song on Monday night, arresting eight individuals suspected of running a love scam call centre. The suspects, aged 21 to 26, were remanded for four days at the Kuching Magistrate's Court.
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Man jailed, caned for snatching mother's gold necklace in Kuching
A food delivery rider in Kuching was sentenced to seven years' jail and five strokes of the cane for snatching his own mother's gold necklace at their home in Kampung Stutong Baru.
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MBKS urged to repair damaged road shoulder, pothole near Bintawa Hawker Centre
Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has been urged to repair a damaged road shoulder and pothole opposite the Bintawa Hawker Centre in Kuching. The call was made by George Lam, special assistant to Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii, who cited pedestrian safety concerns for residents of Bintawa River View Garden.
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First Gig Workers Tribunal case involving GrabCar heard
Malaysia's first Gig Workers Tribunal hearing took place on 1 September, involving a dispute between an e-hailing worker and GrabCar Sdn Bhd. The hearing, chaired by Deputy President Suzarika Sahak at the Kuching Labour Office in Sarawak, addressed platform issues and was adjourned for further witness examination.
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Sarawak targets 60 golds at Para SUKMA
Sarawak aims for 60 gold medals at the 2026 Para SUKMA in Selangor, with athletics expected to lead the medal haul. The 383-member contingent was sent off at Kuching International Airport on Tuesday.
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Visibility stays above minimum at Kuching Airport despite haze, only AirBorneo flights cancelled
Operations at Kuching International Airport (KIA) in Sarawak remained largely unaffected by worsening haze, with only two AirBorneo flights cancelled. Visibility at the airport was recorded at 2,000 metres, well above the minimum requirement of 800 metres.
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RM50,000 target for cerebral palsy care
A charity musical night in Kuching aims to raise at least RM50,000 for Wishesland Kuching, a centre for children with cerebral palsy. The event will be held on Oct 25 at Xiang Ge Restaurant.
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PDRM urges community to jointly safeguard Sarawak's safety
The Director of JPJKK Bukit Aman, Dato' Noor Hisam Nordin, called for community cooperation to maintain safety in Sarawak during the Jelajah Wira MADANI program at Wisma Sabati, Petra Jaya. He stressed the importance of community policing and distributed welfare aid to police widows, orphans, and veterans.
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Five charged with trafficking 42kg meth in Kuching acquitted
The High Court in Kuching discharged and acquitted five individuals charged with trafficking 42.2kg of methamphetamine. The judge ruled that the prosecution had failed to establish a prima facie case against them.
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SMK Kapit hall project takes shape
Construction of a new multipurpose hall at SMK Kapit is progressing, funded by an allocation from Bukit Goram assemblyman Datuk Jefferson Jamit Unyat. The principal led a study visit to the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly complex in Kuching, where Jamit encouraged students to prioritize their studies.
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Rock fans brave haze as Barbarik+ ignites RiTC finale
Around 1,500 fans attended the two-night Rock-in-the-City 2026 festival at the Waterfront Esplanade in Kuching despite hazy conditions. The final night featured Malaysian band Barbarik+, who performed their first live show in Kuching and introduced their new release 'Periok Api'.