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Sarawak minister opens Kuching art exhibition, urges growth to preserve city's soul
KUCHING (Sept 6): Economic growth should not come at the expense of Kuching’s cultural identity and character, said Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He said while Sarawak was focused on developing various sectors and ensuring its reserves continued to grow, it was equally important not to [...]
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Two arrested in Kuching for cable theft and intimidation at Kubah Ria
KUCHING (Sept 6): Police have arrested two men, aged 36 and 38, for their alleged involvement in cable theft and criminal intimidation at Kubah Ria, Jalan Matang in Petra Jaya on Friday morning. Kuching district police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said police had also seized two sedans, a cable cutter and a keychain to [...]
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Mambong parish annual sale draws strong support, raises funds for church projects
KUCHING (Sept 6): The St Augustine’s Parish Mambong Annual Sale 2026, held at the Kampung Mambong Community Hall on Saturday, drew strong support from church members and residents. The annual sale, organised to raise funds for the parish’s development, was officiated by Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Dr Jerip Susil, who was the guest of honour. [...]
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Man arrested in Kuching for running unlicensed entertainment centre
KUCHING (Sept 6): Police have apprehended a 53-year-old man for allegedly operating an entertainment centre without a valid licence last Friday. Kuching district police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the man was arrested at around 10.45pm at the premises located in Jalan Lapangan Terbang. “Police have also seized music equipment at the premises,” he [...]
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Kuching Squash Invitational 2026 aims to groom young players for next Sukma
KUCHING (Sept 6): The Kuching Squash Invitational 2026 was aimed at developing young squash players as part of preparation for the next Malaysian Games (Sukma). It brought together players from different parts of Sarawak. “We want to develop this programme for them and, as a whole, for the state because we want to have the [...]
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DoE monitors bush, peatland fires in Mukah and Daro amid Sarawak dry spell
The Department of Environment is closely monitoring bush and peatland fires near Jalan Sibujaya Barat in Mukah and Sungai Nai in Daro, Sarawak, amid a dry spell. While the fire in Mukah is mostly controlled, about 2.5 hectares are still burning in Daro. The DoE is also tracking air quality, with Kuching and Sri Aman recording very unhealthy API readings.
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Haze eases but Kuching, Sri Aman still at 'very unhealthy' API levels
Air quality in Sarawak is improving, but Kuching and Sri Aman remain in the 'very unhealthy' category as of 8am. No areas recorded 'hazardous' readings, while 35 locations, including Serian, were 'unhealthy'.
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Shin Yang buys RM34m industrial site in Kuching for logistics expansion
Shin Yang Group Bhd is acquiring an 8.316-hectare industrial property in Kuching, Sarawak, for RM34 million as the group seeks to expand its logistics operations and reduce its reliance on rented premises. The company said it entered into a sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with Forescom Plywood Sdn Bhd on Sept 4, 2026 for the […]
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Sarawak declares emergency as haze from Kalimantan fires worsens
AS the Air Pollutant Index for Kuching inched into hazardous territory last week and remains in the unhealthy category this week, alarm bells are ringing as a state of emergency was declared yesterday.
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RM5.8m project to replace vandalised street lights on Petra Jaya-Rambungan route begins
KUCHING: A RM5.8-million project to fix street lighting vandalised repeatedly along Lebuhraya Pehin Sri Haji Adenan Haji Satem has been handed over for implementation today. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi, said vandalism of public infrastructure remained a persistent, cross-agency problem in Sarawak, affecting not just street lighting but utilities […]
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Sarawak haze emergency raises fears for tourism and outdoor events
Sarawak's Serian Division is under a haze emergency after API readings exceeded 500, prompting concerns from the state's tourism minister about declining visitor numbers and the fate of upcoming outdoor events. The minister urged organisers to follow guidelines and prioritise public health, with Kuching also recording hazardous air quality.
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Kuching ready for national Malaysia Day celebration on Sept 16, says minister
KUCHING (Sept 5): Preparations for the national-level Malaysia Day celebration in Kuching are progressing well, with State Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah expressing confidence that the event will achieve its objectives. He said coordination between Federal and Sarawak government agencies had been smooth, with the various committees [...]
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JKKK Sekama distributes fire safety posters to Kuching residents and businesses
KUCHING: The Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) Sekama is stepping up efforts to promote fire safety awareness among residents and local businesses through a community outreach initiative. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Kuching acting branch chairman, Jong Yean Pin said the initiative involved distributing fire safety posters to residents and local businesses to encourage […]
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Sarawak haze eases as Serian API drops from hazardous level
Air quality in Sarawak is improving, with no areas recording hazardous API readings as of 1.45pm. Serian, where an emergency was declared yesterday, saw its reading drop to 287, still in the 'very unhealthy' range. Deputy Premier Douglas Uggah said workplaces in Serian may operate with health precautions while the committee monitors the situation.
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Padungan rep hands out N95 masks in Kuching as haze persists
KUCHING (Sept 5): Padungan assemblyman Chong Chieng Jen has distributed N95 face masks to members of the public and traders at Petanak Market and commercial areas in Padungan here over the past few days amid the current hazy weather. The state Democratic Action Party (DAP) chairman cited Ministry of Health guidelines stating that N95 face [...]
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Sarawak's Faeez Detergent boosts output with locally built machines
Homegrown innovation unlocks capacity KUCHING: FAEEZ Detergent is turning to locally designed machinery and lean production to increase manufacturing capacity as the Sarawak-based company expands its original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and retail businesses. Founder Addruce Mijim Abdullah said seven customised machines have been developed for its 2,500 sq ft factory at Mara Halal Industrial (MHI) […]
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Sheda Institute, Curtin Malaysia sign MoU on talent, research, BIM adoption
KUCHING (Sept 5): The Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers Association (Sheda) Institute and Curtin University Malaysia have joined forces to strengthen talent development, research and technology adoption in Sarawak’s real estate and construction sectors. The collaboration was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) exchanged between Sheda Institute chairman Zaidi Ahmad and Curtin University [...]
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Public briefing on Sarawak electoral boundary review set for Sept 8 in Kuching
KUCHING (Sept 5): Rise of Social Efforts (ROSE) will hold a briefing on the Sarawak electoral boundary review this Tuesday (Sept 8), giving members of the public an opportunity to hear directly from the Election Commission (EC) regarding the process. ROSE president Geoffrey Tang said the session would feature EC commissioner Dr Mohd Faisal Syam [...]
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Sheda proposes developer rating system, changes to Sarawak housing laws
KUCHING (Sept 5): The Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda) has proposed a comprehensive performance rating system for property developers, saying a single delayed project should not unfairly define a developer’s overall track record. Sheda president Augustine Wong said the association supported the Sarawak government’s efforts to strengthen transparency, accountability and consumer protection [...]
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MBKS plans new drains to curb flash floods in Kuching city centre
KUCHING (Sept 4): Kuching South City Council (MBKS) is stepping up efforts to address recurring flash floods in the city centre, particularly along Jalan Padungan, Jalan Chan Chin Ann and Jalan Abell here. Kuching South Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng said the council understood the concerns and frustrations of residents, business operators and road users [...]
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Sarawak, Singapore firms sign MOU to launch AI youth ambassador network
KUCHING: Angkatan Zaman Mansang (AZAM) Sarawak, Ibrandium Resources and Anchr AI Labs Singapore have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to launch the Singapore-Sarawak AI Youth Ambassador Network (SAIYAN). The initiative aims to strengthen youth collaboration between the two sides in the artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem. The MOU was signed at the closing of the […]
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SHEDA sokong sistem penarafan pemaju, buka expo hartanah di Kuching
KUCHING, 4 Sept: Persatuan Pemaju Perumahan dan Hartanah Sarawak (SHEDA) menyokong usaha Kerajaan Sarawak memperkenalkan sistem penarafan menyeluruh bagi meningkatkan ketelusan, akauntabiliti dan perlindungan pengguna dalam sektor perumahan.
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Sarawak deputy premier warns of housing surplus as birth rate declines
KUCHING: Sarawak is facing a structural demographic shift driven by a declining birth rate that will inevitably alter the state’s long-term housing market and industrial needs. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said that shrinking family sizes are reducing the overall population growth, creating a situation where the state could see more homes […]
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Sarawak to mandate 10pc green space in new developments, says Premier
KUCHING (Sept 4): New developments in Sarawak will be required to set aside at least 10 per cent of their project area for green spaces as the state moves to embed sustainability more firmly into its built environment, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the requirement was part of [...]