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1. 1,014 B40 participants in Tanjong Manis receive motorcycle licenses under BLM program

   1 week ago Saluran 122 Tanjong Manis, Sarawak 15.5 km

   A total of 1,014 participants of the Driving License Assistance Program (BLM) in Tanjong Manis, Sarawak, successfully obtained their motorcycle licenses after completing the JPJ screening, training, and tests. Tanjong Manis MP Dato Yusuf Abd Wahab reminded recipients not to misuse the licenses for illegal activities such as street racing.

2. 1,149 residents in three Kabong villages get 2,298 boxes of mineral water

   1 week ago Saluran 122 Kampung Sungai Endot Lot Kabong, Kabong, Sarawak 43.9 km

   A total of 1,149 residents from three villages in Kabong, Sarawak, received 2,298 boxes of mineral water from the Sarawak Social Welfare Department (JKM) following haze and water supply issues. The aid was distributed yesterday to residents of Kampung Sungai Endot Lot Kabong, Kampung Hilir Tengah Kabong, and Kampung Masjid Lama Kabong. An additional 3,734 boxes are scheduled for delivery to five other areas today.

3. Cultural and music activities as a medium for community unity

   2 weeks ago Saluran 122 Pentas Utama Tapak Pesta Meradong, Bintangor, Sarawak 27.6 km

   At the Pesta Meradong 2026 in Bintangor, Sarawak, a Karaoke Lagu Iban competition saw nearly half of its 20 participants from the Malay community, highlighting music's role in uniting multiracial society. Deputy Minister Datuk Abdullah Saidol praised the participation as a positive sign for the Dayak music industry and community unity.

4. Sarawak haze eases as hazardous API readings drop to two stations

   2 weeks ago New Straits Times Sarikei

   Haze conditions in Sarawak are improving, with the number of monitoring stations recording hazardous Air Pollutant Index (API) readings falling to two as of 9am. Kuching and Serian remain hazardous, while several other areas in the state have moved into the 'very unhealthy' category. Air quality in some areas outside Sarawak, including Selangor and Sabah, has deteriorated.

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6. Sg Sadit residents mark National Day with community clean-up

   2 weeks ago Sarawak Tribune Sg Sadit Kanan, Sibu, Sarawak 47.8 km

   Residents of Sg Sadit Kanan near Sibu held a community clean-up on National Day (Aug 31) to foster unity and improve their neighbourhood. The event was organised by Komuniti Datuk Robert Lau Hoi Chew and the JKKK Sg Sadit Kanan, and was praised by councillor Kevin Lau Kor Jie.