Government & Policy news in Samarahan
5 stories within reach of Samarahan, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Election Commission to reveal proposed new, renamed Sarawak state seats on Sept 1
The Election Commission will publish the names and locations of 17 proposed new state constituencies in Sarawak on September 1, with a month-long public display for objections. The expansion from 82 to 99 seats was approved by the state assembly in July.
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Malaysia Day 2026 celebration set for Kuching’s Borneo Convention Centre, says Fahmi
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil announced that the 2026 Malaysia Day celebration will be held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). The event is part of the national celebration to commemorate the formation of Malaysia.
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Sarawak to host ICM 2026
Sarawak has won the bid to host the 38th International Conference on Microelectronics (ICM 2026), bringing the prestigious conference back to Malaysia after over 30 years. The event is expected to generate an economic impact of RM2.5 million and will take place in December 2026 at the Borneo Cultures Museum in Kuching.
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Childcare centres and kindergartens in Sarawak allowed to continue operating, help manage children for working parents
Childcare centres and kindergartens in Sarawak are still allowed to operate on a case-by-case basis to help parents who both work and have no caregivers during the haze period.
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‘The dream does not bode well’: Wan Junaidi recalls jungle operation that shaped his leadership
Former Malaysian minister Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar reflects on a challenging jungle operation from his past that shaped his leadership style. He shares the experience as a formative lesson in resilience and decision-making.