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Sim Kui Hian: chefs representing Kuching must protect UNESCO image
In Kuching, Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian reminded chefs and culinary teams representing the city abroad to protect Kuching's image as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. He said cleanliness, food safety, professionalism and behaviour shape how the city is seen overseas. The charity dinner at the Grand Riverine Ballroom raised RM16,000 and saw an MoU for a halal Sarawak cuisine recipe book plus a Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Lien Heng Cup lion dance championship returns to Kuching Sept 26-27 with RM25,500 prize pool
The Lien Heng Cup-Lien Heng Lion Dance Open Championship 2026 will be held on Sept 26 and 27 at The Hills in Kuching, offering RM25,500 in prizes including RM8,000 for the champion. Kuching South mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng said at least 23 teams from Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore are expected, with organisers targeting 30. A 'Lion Spirit' photography competition with professional camera, mobile phone and short video categories will run alongside.
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Kuching Intercultural Mooncake Festival returns Sept 15-26 at Carpenter Street
The Kuching Intercultural Mooncake Festival 2026 will run at Carpenter Street from Sept 15 to 26, with more than 100 vendors expected for the 12-day celebration. Organising chairman Kapitan Lim Chuan Chan said the festival will be officially launched on Sept 15 by Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.
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Sarawak Metro runs STEM lab for seven Kuching primary schools
Sarawak Metro held a hands-on STEM laboratory activity in Kuching for pupils from seven primary schools, introducing them to hydrogen energy and electrolysis. The programme is part of its Socio-Economic Enhancement Development initiative to build early interest in science and technology.
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Kuching South council helps Kenyalang residents clear homes after strong winds
Strong winds damaged several homes and blew off roofs in Kenyalang, Kuching. The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) stepped in to help residents, particularly the elderly, clear debris and damaged belongings, and provided bins for waste disposal.
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Sarawak to host IDECS26 conference in Kuching next month, focusing on AI and semiconductors
Sarawak will host the ninth International Digital Economy Conference (IDECS26) at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching from October 5 to 6. The conference will focus on AI, semiconductors, digital talent and the space economy, as the state aims to create greater economic value from its technology investments.
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Kuching man arrested with 569g cannabis faces drug trafficking charge
A 30-year-old man in Kuching was arrested on Monday after police found 569g of suspected cannabis on him. He faces a possible drug trafficking charge under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act, which carries the death penalty or life imprisonment. The suspect is being remanded for five days to assist investigations.
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Sarawak invites Brunei to join Borneo Quran recitation event in Kuching
The Sarawak government has officially invited Brunei to participate in the Borneo Cities Quran Recitation Assembly (MTQBB) 2026, scheduled for October 26-29 in Kuching. The invitation was delivered during a courtesy call to Brunei's Minister of Religious Affairs in Bandar Seri Begawan. The main event will be held at the Sarawak Islamic Complex Hall, with the opening ceremony by the Sarawak Premier on October 27.
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Siti Nurhaliza dominates AIM25 with 14 nominations
Siti Nurhaliza has received 14 nominations for the 25th Anugerah Industri Muzik (AIM25), the highest number for this edition. The awards ceremony will be held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), Sarawak on 26 September. Other leading nominees include Aisha Retno with six nominations, and Hael Husaini and Mimifly with five each.
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Repeat drug offender gets five years' jail, two strokes of the cane in Kuching
A 43-year-old man was sentenced to five years' imprisonment and two strokes of the cane by the Sessions Court in Kuching after pleading guilty to repeat drug offences. Mohamad Sahmin Sulong tested positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine in May. He was also ordered to undergo two years of police supervision after his sentence.
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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 be held in Sarawak for first time since 1993, says CEO
The 25th Anugerah Industri Muzik (AIM25) will be held in Kuching, Sarawak on September 26, marking the first time the awards are held in the state since its inception in 1993. Sarawak Media Group CEO Kushairi Abang said the event will feature Sarawak's cultural elements and is supported by a RM950,000 grant from the Communications Ministry.
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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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PPWS fun walk promotes batik, healthy living and charity in Kuching
The Sarawak Women's Association (PPWS) will hold its Batik Pelikat Fun Walk 2026 on October 3 at Pangkalan Sapi in Kuching, expecting about 450 participants. The event promotes a healthy lifestyle and cultural heritage while also raising funds for the association's Care and Share welfare fund.
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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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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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Kuching South mayor: Sarawak should shed haze image, embrace tech like AI film 'Michiru'
Kuching South mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng said Sarawak should project a forward-looking image rather than be associated with negative issues like haze, and that the federal government should lead engagement with Indonesia on the transboundary problem. He spoke at the press conference for 'Michiru', a 30-minute AI-produced animated film set in Kuching, which will be screened free at GSC tHe Spring on Saturday. The film was created by Isekai Zero, whose AI application has about 70,000 daily active users worldwide.
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World Melioidosis Congress 2027
World Melioidosis Congress 2027. 26 July to 29 July 2027, at The Waterfront Hotel, 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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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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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.