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1. Container falls off trailer and overturns on Sibu road, no injuries reported

   1 week ago Borneo Post Jalan Tuanku Osman, Sibu, Sarawak 50 km

   A container being carried by a trailer fell off and overturned along Jalan Tuanku Osman in Sibu on Monday afternoon. No injuries were reported, and no one was at the spot when the incident occurred.

2. Forest fire in Kampung Kut, Daro 90 percent extinguished

   1 week ago Saluran 122 Kampung Kut, Daro, Sarawak 7.4 km

   A forest fire in Kampung Kut, Daro, Sarawak has burned 7.9 hectares of an eight-hectare area. Firefighting operations on the seventh day managed to control the blaze, with only an estimated 0.1 hectares still burning. The operation involved multiple agencies including fire, police and civil defense.

3. Skills programme empowers rural communities in Tanjung Manis

   1 week ago Sarawak Tribune Kampung Sebayang Hall, Tanjung Manis, Sarawak 43.1 km

   A community development programme was held at Kampung Sebayang Hall in Tanjung Manis to equip rural residents with construction skills. The event, officiated by Tanjong Manis MP Datuk Yusuf Abd Wahab, included training courses and repair works at local facilities.

4. 41 schools in Tanjong Manis to get smart TVs for digital learning

   1 week ago Sarawak Tribune Tanjong Manis, Sarawak 42 km

   The Tanjong Manis Service Centre will provide 65-inch smart TVs to 41 schools in the constituency. The initiative, announced by MP Datuk Ir Yusuf Abd Wahab, will be carried out in phases, with all schools expected to receive the TVs by the end of the year.

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6. French tourist tries 50-foot Melanau swing at Sibu's Borneo Cultural Festival

   1 week ago Borneo Post Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang Phase 1, Sibu, Sarawak 49.7 km

   A French tourist, Louis Degove, tried the giant Melanau 'itut' swing at the Borneo Cultural Festival in Sibu. The 50-foot attraction was officially opened by the Sibu Municipal Council chairman. The festival runs from Sept 5 to 14.

7. 1,014 B40 participants in Tanjong Manis receive motorcycle licenses under BLM program

   1 week ago Saluran 122 Tanjong Manis, Sarawak 42 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.

8. Sibu MP's aide urges repairs to faulty streetlights and pothole after inspection

   1 week ago Borneo Post Jalan Wawasan, Sibu, Sarawak 48.2 km

   Following public complaints, the special aide to Sibu MP Oscar Ling inspected a poorly lit junction on Jalan Wawasan and found faulty streetlights. She also discovered a pothole on Jalan Ling Kai Cheng and has lodged complaints with authorities, calling for urgent repairs to ensure road safety.

9. Sarawak athletics body eyes SUKMA title revival through coaching course

   1 week ago Sarawak Tribune Paramount Hotel, Sibu, Sarawak 49.5 km

   The Sibu Division Amateur Athletic Association president hopes athletics can help Sarawak reclaim the SUKMA overall title in Kelantan. He spoke at a luncheon for trainees who completed a five-day World Athletics coaching course held in Sibu. The association is also preparing for the Sibu Open Athletics Championship in October.

10. Eight Malaysian students in UK reach out to Daro community

    1 week ago Saluran 122 Surau Darul Ihsan, Kampung Badong, Daro, Sarawak 3.8 km

    Eight Malaysian students studying in the UK visited Surau Darul Ihsan in Kampung Badong, Daro, Sarawak as part of the SEED 2026 program. The initiative aims to engage local communities through education, welfare, and community development, including financial literacy sessions. The team will also visit Sarikei, Dalat, and Mukah.

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

    1 week ago Saluran 122 Pentas Utama Tapak Pesta Meradong, Bintangor, Sarawak 44.4 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.

12. New forest fire detected in Pulau Bruit

    1 week ago Saluran 122 Jalan Sungai Nai, Pulau Bruit, Sarawak 12.7 km

    A new forest fire has been detected along Jalan Sungai Nai in Pulau Bruit, Sarawak, affecting an estimated three hectares. Firefighters from the Daro fire station are battling the blaze, facing challenges from hot weather, thick smoke, and limited water access.

13. BCF 2026 postponed two days due to haze

    2 weeks ago Saluran 122 Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang, Sibu, Sarawak 49.6 km

    The Borneo Cultural Festival (BCF) 2026 in Sibu has been postponed by two days to September 5-14 due to haze and deteriorating air quality. The Sibu Municipal Council announced the decision as a precaution for public health and safety, with stall operations starting September 5 and main stage performances from September 6 to 14.

14. Man nabbed after punching sister, threatening to kill her

    2 weeks ago Sarawak Tribune Kampung Nyabor, Saratok, Sarawak 49.9 km

    A 42-year-old man in Kampung Nyabor, Saratok was arrested for allegedly punching his sister and threatening to kill her after she scolded him. He also damaged her car windscreen. The suspect tested positive for drugs and has prior criminal records.