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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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AIM25 to proceed in Kuching despite haze, organizer hopes API improves
The organizer of the 25th Music Industry Awards (AIM25) confirmed the event will proceed at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) on September 26 despite the haze affecting Sarawak. Committee chairman Rosmin Hashim expressed hope that the Air Pollutant Index (API) readings will improve by the night of the awards.
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AIM25 Silver Jubilee Night in Kuching, Siti Nurhaliza Among Performers
The 25th Anugerah Industri Muzik (AIM25) will be held for the first time in Sarawak at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) on September 26. The main night will feature hosts Awal Ashaari and Scha Alyahya, along with performers including Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza. The event received a RM1 million grant from the Sarawak government and RM950,000 from the Communications Ministry.
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AIM25 in Kuching: Awal, Scha and Sheera named as hosts
The 25th Music Industry Awards (AIM25) will be held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), Sarawak on September 26. Married couple Awal Ashaari and Scha Alyahya, along with TVS personality Sheera Abang Mansur, will host the Silver Jubilee edition's main night. The first-time event in Sarawak has received a RM1 million grant from the state government and RM950,000 from the Communications Ministry.
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Kuching's Lien Heng Cup lion dance aims for 30 teams, RM25,500 prize pool
The 3rd Lien Heng Cup lion dance championship in Kuching is targeting 30 participating teams, up from 23 last year. The event, scheduled for Sept 26-27 at The Hills, Kuching, will feature a traditional Southern Lion Dance competition with a total cash prize pool of RM25,500. A concurrent photography contest offers an additional RM4,000 in prizes.
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Kuching property buyers prioritise price, loan eligibility over location
At the SHEDA Property Expo 2026 in Kuching, property agents say younger buyers are interested in homes priced between RM300,000 and RM500,000 but are constrained by loan eligibility. Existing debts and irregular income often reduce the amount they can borrow, making early financial screening important. Buyers are now more price-sensitive and value-conscious than in 2025.
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HSL buys over 5,000 N95 masks as haze disrupts Kuching construction sites
Hock Seng Lee (HSL) has purchased more than 5,000 N95 masks for its workers in Kuching as persistent haze affects its construction sites. The company has tightened safety measures, including daily briefings on mask use and extra caution for drivers and crane operators, and has extended precautions to its office and retail staff.
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Swinburne Sarawak student numbers rise 44% to 6,484 after free tertiary scheme
Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus in Kuching has seen its student population grow by 44 percent year-on-year to 6,484 in 2026, following the implementation of the Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES). The university said the increase was anticipated and is being managed through continued investment in facilities and support services, with 2,100 new FTES students enrolled this year.
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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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5th International Conference on Pharmacy Education and Research Network (ASEAN PharmNET)
5th International Conference on Pharmacy Education and Research Network (ASEAN PharmNET). 8 September to 11 September 2026, at M Hotels, Kuching.
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50 Sarawak PGA officers undergo combat shooting training in Kuching
Fifty General Operations Force (PGA) personnel from the Sarawak Brigade underwent combat shooting training at the brigade headquarters in Kuching on September 8. The exercise, led by Sergeant Fadzlee Md Farid, focused on skills with the Walther P99 pistol and M4 combat rifle. Brigade weapons staff officer ASP Micheal Kilab stressed the importance of continuous training to maintain readiness.
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Eight sentenced to 18 months for Kuching love scam syndicate
Eight people, including five Indonesians and three Malaysians, were sentenced to 18 months in jail in Kuching on Sept 8 for their roles in an online love scam syndicate. They were arrested in a raid on a house near Jalan Song on Sept 1, where police seized laptops and phones. Five of the Indonesians also received additional sentences for immigration offences.
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Kuching court fines caregiver RM5,000 for injuring autistic girl
A 51-year-old woman was fined RM5,000 by the Sessions Court in Kuching for abusing a five-year-old autistic girl under her care. The offence occurred at a rehabilitation centre in Kuching in May 2025, and the court also ordered her to serve 100 hours of community service and be of good behaviour for three years.
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Sarawak haze crisis: Fires in Indonesian Borneo push API to 521, schools closed
Fires across Indonesia's Borneo and Sumatra islands have caused severe haze in Sarawak, with the Air Pollutant Index in Serian peaking at a hazardous 521. The Education Ministry ordered 647 schools in Sarawak to close from Sept 7 to 11, and the King has consented to a state of emergency in the Serian Division. The fires released over 23 million metric tonnes of carbon emissions between Aug 28 and Sept 3.
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Batu Kawa flood mitigation works on track, says Deputy Premier Dr Sim
Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said flood-mitigation works in Batu Kawa, Sarawak, are progressing rapidly in phases. He mentioned plans to invite media to the sites once the haze improves. The RM36.6 million Phase 2 project at Taman Desa Wira is ahead of schedule, with total investment in Batu Kawa exceeding RM200 million.
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BCCK in Kuching named official venue for national Malaysia Day 2026 celebration
The Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) in Sarawak has been officially named the venue for the national-level Malaysia Day 2026 celebrations on Sept 16. The decision to hold the event indoors was made due to the current haze affecting parts of Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia. The celebration will feature cultural performances, the signing of the Malaysia Proclamation Book, and satellite events across Sarawak, Putrajaya, Selangor and Kuala Lumpur.
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Serian's air quality hits hazardous 302 as haze worsens
Air quality in Serian, Sarawak, has returned to a hazardous level with an API reading of 302. Several other areas in Sarawak, as well as states like Selangor and Perak, are also recording unhealthy air quality.
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Junior pickleball camp in Kuching ends, organisers plan monthly clinics and tournament
A three-day junior pickleball camp for children aged seven to 12 was held at The Mad Pickleball courts in Kuching from Sept 2 to 4. Organisers plan to expand the programme with monthly clinics and a junior tournament next year.
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Four arrested in Bau anti-drug operation, syabu and meth found
Four men aged 18 to 30 were arrested in Bau, Sarawak, during a police anti-drug operation. Three were found with suspected syabu, and all four tested positive for methamphetamine. They are being held at the Bau police lock-up for further investigation.
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DAP aid fund supports brother of fatal accident victim in Kuching
The elder brother of a fatal accident victim in Kuching has received assistance from the DAP's Tertiary Education Assistance Fund. Jain Kemin, who is studying architecture at UiTM, lost his brother Japin in the crash at Jalan Teo Kui Seng-Stutong Baru early last year.
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Shin Yang buys Pending Industrial Estate land for RM34 million
Shin Yang Group Bhd is acquiring a leasehold industrial property in Pending Industrial Estate, Kuching, for RM34 million from related party Forescom Plywood Sdn Bhd. The company plans to build a warehouse and container depot on the 8.316-hectare site to expand its logistics services.
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Serian haze emergency lifted as API drops to 245
The emergency declaration in Serian division, Sarawak, was lifted on Sept 7 following an improvement in the haze situation. The Serian air quality monitoring station recorded an API of 245, which is in the very unhealthy category but has shown a downward trend over the past three days. Deputy Premier Douglas Uggah said the decision was made with the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
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Hua Shang pledges full financial backing for proposed Sarawak Chinese university
Hua Shang Economic Corporation (Sibu) Bhd has pledged full financial support for the establishment of a Sarawak Chinese Independent University should one be proposed in the future. Founder Tan Sri Datuk Tiong Su Kouk made the pledge at the opening of the corporation's new Wisma Hua Shang building in Kuching, which also marks its expansion from Sibu.
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First Women's Care Room for nurses launched at Sarawak General Hospital
The National Welfare Foundation (YKN) launched its first Women's Care Room at Sarawak General Hospital (HUS) in Kuching. The facility provides a comfortable rest area for female nurses, especially those who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Minister of Women, Family and Community Development, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, officiated the facility, which is sponsored by Perinsuran Brokar Sdn. Bhd.