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Happy Gawai Dayak Festival
The management and staff of THE BORNEO POST wish all our readers and advertisers Happy Gawai Dayak. We are taking a break 3-day break for Wesak Day, Yang Di-Pertuan Agong’s Birthday and Gawai Dayak. Your favourite newspaper will be available as usual...
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Gawai Dayak Happy Festival
The management and staff of THE BORNEO POST wish all our readers and advertisers Happy Gawai Dayak. We are taking a break 3-day break for Wesak Day, Yang Di-Pertuan Agong’s Birthday and Gawai Dayak. Your favourite newspaper will be available as usual...
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Sabah gets RM1.5 bln interim grant boost
PENAMPANG: The interim special grant for Sabah has been increased to RM1.5 billion this year, compared with RM600 million previously. In announcing this, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the increase would be a temporary measure pending...
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Ministry imposes price control on 12 essential items for Gawai Dayak
Prices of 12 essential items, including several commonly used for Gawai Dayak preparations, are being controlled under the Festive Season Maximum Price Control Scheme (SHMMP) for Hari Gawai 2026 to protect consumers during this festive period. The...
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Early bookings ease Gawai rush at Kuching Sentral Bus Terminal
KUCHING: With bags and tickets booked days in advance, many Gawai-bound passengers at the Kuching Sentral Bus Terminal yesterday were already prepared for the journey home. Although the terminal continued to see a steady flow of travellers heading to...
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Premier joins Aidiladha prayers at Masjid Jamek, distributes sacrificial meat
Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg joined thousands of Muslims in performing Aidiladha prayers at Masjid Jamek Negeri Sarawak here yesterday According to a TVS report, Abang Johari arrived with his daughter Dayang Norjihan at about...
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Sarawak studying FWTA fee restructuring, says Premier
KUCHING: The Sarawak government will study recommendations and hold further discussions with stakeholders before deciding on the proposed restructuring of the Foreign Workers Transformation Approach (FWTA) fee mechanism, said Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri...
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Ensuring a strong voice for S’wak
SIBU: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) component parties must remain united and not allow differences to divide them, especially as the state is making steady progress in reclaiming rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Premier Datuk Patinggi...
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‘Leave no Sarawakian behind’
KUCHING: The Sarawak government must continue to pay a ention to the issue of rising cost of living in rural areas to bridge the ruralurban gap due to logistical and geographical factors, said Governor Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. The...
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Desire for more federal entities
KUCHING: Sarawak plans to take over more strategic entities and assets of the federal government to strengthen the state’s economy in line with the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030, said Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. The...
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Strengthening food security
KUCHING: The Sarawak Padi and Rice Board Bill 2026 will be tabled at the upcoming Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting as part of efforts to strengthen the state’s food security and coordinate the development of this segment of the commodities...
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Mazu statue arrives from China ahead of Muara Tebas temple opening
A divided spirit statue of the Mazu deity from the Mazu Ancestral Temple in Meizhou Island, China arrived here yesterday morning, marking a significant moment for the Kuching Hokkien Association ahead of the official opening of its new Mazu Temple at...
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More than just about having money
KUCHING: Sarawak’s nationbuilding must be guided by a clear agenda and not solely by the state’s financial strength, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. He said that while money plays a role, the foundation of nationbuilding goes beyond...
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Work together on S’wak’s maternal, child healthcare challenges, stakeholders told
MIRI: Strong partnerships among healthcare professionals are crucial to improving maternal and child health outcomes, particularly in Sarawak’s vast and challenging rural landscape, said Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin. Speaking at the 5th International...
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Premier: Sarawak building knowledge economy driven by ‘brain power’
KUCHING: Sarawak is placing emphasis on strengthening a knowledge-based economy driven by ‘brain power’ and expanding its global connectivity as key pillars shaping the state’s future, said Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. The Premier...
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Uncertain signals for Miri city’s Kampung Wireless
MIRI: Kampung Wireless, a village si ing right in the heart of Miri city, made headlines in mid-November last year a er a fire razed seven houses and a furniture store, displacing over 80 people overnight. A similar disaster struck the village in...
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Balai Ringin drag strip in planning stage, decision expected by year-end, says association’s chief
KUCHING: The plan for the setting-up of a drag racing track in Balai Ringin is currently in the pipeline, with a decision on its development expected by the end of the yea. According to Sarawak Motorsports Association (SMA) president Senator Datuk...
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Kotak trawler to anchor Bintawa roundabout heritage makeover
KUCHING: The Bintawa roundabout here will be transformed into a heritagethemed public space featuring a ‘kotak’ boat this year, with the overall beautification project costing below RM100,000, said Kuching South mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng. He said the...
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Eye on global digital developments
KUCHING: Sarawak is exploring the development of a new artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure model similar to the European Union’s emerging AI Grid system, as conventional data centres are expected to become obsolete within five to six years,...
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Premier: Data is ‘new oil’ as Sarawak advances digital transformation
KUCHING: Sarawak is exploring the use of satellite technology and advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems to support future planning and resource management, as part of its move towards a data-driven economy. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang...
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Waste as economic resource
KUCHING: Sarawak is strengthening its push towards a circular economy in waste management, drawing on Scandinavian models as it explores waste-to-energy solutions, said Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. The Premier said the state must...
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Newly-launched book sparks call to safeguard Sarawak’s history
SIBU: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Amar Fadillah Yusof has called upon younger Malaysians to learn from the sacrifices of past community and political leaders as he unveiled a new book documenting Sarawak’s early struggles. Titled ‘Secebis Kisah...
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A regional model of progress
MIRI: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is determined to transform Sarawak into a progressive state and position it as a model of economic growth in the Asian region, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. The GPS president said...
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Beyond skin-deep aesthetic
KUCHING: Sarawak aims to develop its plastic and aesthetic surgery sector to a level comparable with South Korea, while maintaining strict standards in training, patient safety and regulatory compliance, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui...
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Massive win in war on drugs
Sarawak police have seized drugs valued at RM16.21 million from a single case – the largest in the state’s history. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohamad Zainal Abdullah said the seizure surpassed last year’s highest haul of RM8.53...
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New sniffer dogs Max and Cooper join Sarawak Bomba to boost fire forensics
KUCHING: Two newly arrived sniffer dogs, Max and Cooper, are set to enhance the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department’s (Bomba) forensic fire investigation capabilities. The English Springer Spaniels have been specially trained to detect accelerants used...
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Brooke Dockyard museum brings Sarawak’s industrial heritage to life
Along the Kuching Waterfront, Sarawak’s industrial past comes alive at the Brooke Dockyard Industrial Heritage Museum, where history lingers among steel, engines, and stories of river travel. Facing the Sarawak River, the dockyard structures stand as...
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Bintulu air quality plummets: API hits unhealthy zone amid rising bushfires
The air quality in Bintulu has crossed into the ‘unhealthy’ range following an upward trend a ributed to ongoing bushfires and the dry spell. As of 1pm yesterday, the Air Pollutant Index (API) reading for Bintulu hit 105, a significant climb from the...
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Focusing on what needs to be done
Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) remains commi ed to strengthening service delivery and focusing on what needs to be done to defend the state’s rights, said Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. The Premier said he had carried on the legacy of...
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Sarawak targets zero rabies deaths by 2030 with expanded vaccination efforts
KUCHING: Sarawak is intensifying its fight against rabies with the aim of achieving zero rabies-related deaths by 2030, said Dato Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. The Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development said the government...
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Premier: RM180 million slated for Betong power supply upgrades
The upgrading of electricity infrastructure in Betong Division would kick off next year, backed by a RM180 million allocation from the Sarawak government to convert the supply system to three-phase power. According to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri...
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Cushioning impact of West Asia conflict
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg yesterday announced several assistance measures to help Sarawakians cope with the impact of the West Asia conflict. He said the state government has agreed to increase the Sarawak Basic...
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Miri records highest API in Sarawak as bush, peat fires rage up north
MIRI: Miri recorded the highest Air Pollutant Index (API) readings in Sarawak yesterday morning as bush and peat fires continued to rage amid the ongoing dry spell in the northern region. According to the Department of Environment Malaysia’s Air...
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Immigration construction site raids net 45 foreign workers
A total of 45 foreigners were detained by the Immigration Department during raids at two construction sites in Tabuan Jaya here and along the Samarahan-Siburan bypass road between early yesterday. Immigration deputy directorgeneral (Operations) Datuk...
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New biz models to cut water losses
Malaysia is looking into exploring new business models to address water losses as the country’s non-revenue water (NRW) rate remains at an average of 34.3 per cent, Datuk Amar Fadillah Yusof said. The Deputy Prime Minister said discussions on the...
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14ha bush fire behind Jepak flats fully extinguished after two days
A bush fire that broke out behind the Marine Flats in Jepak here on Saturday has been fully extinguished a er a twoday operation. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said a team was deployed to the location about 5km away from the Bintulu fire...
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Sarawak receives over RM13 million allocation for biodiversity conservation
KUCHING: Sarawak has received RM13.44 million under the Ecological Fiscal Transfer for Biodiversity Conservation (EFT) as part of ongoing federal support to strengthen environmental protection and conservation efforts. Federal Minister of Natural...
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Authorities seize 52,000 litres of suspected illegal diesel in Demak Laut operation
KUCHING: Authorities seized about 52,000 litres of diesel, believed to have been stored illegally, during a raid on a premises at Demak Laut Industrial Park early yesterday. Sarawak Marine Police Region 5 deputy commander Supt Rusdin Banin said the...
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Fire Dragon, festivities light up city centre at Seng Ong Kong birthday procession
KUCHING: The city centre here was awash with colour and celebration yesterday as the grand birthday procession of the Seng Ong Kong deity from Hong San Si Temple drew one of its largest turnouts in recent years. Devotees, residents, and tourists...
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‘Prioritise Sarawak’s high-quality crude oil for high-value industries’
KUCHING: Sarawak’s highquality crude oil should be prioritised for high-value industries rather than conventional domestic use in order to maximise economic returns, said Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar. The State Legislative Assembly...
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Grief as IPG Perlis trainee teachers’ remains arrive in Kuching and Sibu
KUCHING: Tears and grief filled Kuching International Airport’s MASkargo yesterday as the coffin of trainee teacher Christopher Ling Jia Siang arrived at around 4.30pm. Family members, including his parents Ling Kuok Hui and Esther Liu Poh Ling and...
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Big prospects in renewable energy
KUCHING: Malaysia is stepping up its renewable energy agenda with the upcoming Large Scale Solar (LSS) 6 project, which is expected to open up new investment opportunities. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Amar Fadillah Yusof said the initiative forms part...
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Closely monitor children amid heatwave, minister urges parents
KUCHING: Parents have been urged to closely monitor their children, especially the younger ones, amid the current hot weather to ensure their wellbeing is not affected. Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri made...
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Long Lama all set to gain from major infrastructure, investments, says rep
Residents of Long Lama and surrounding villages are expected to benefit from a range of development projects, including infrastructure upgrades and new economic opportunities driven by highimpact investments in the area, said Datuk Dennis...
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Always verify registration of childcare centres, minister reminds all
KUCHING: Members of the public must ensure that childcare centres are properly registered before sending in their children. In this regard, Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri stressed that the standard operating...
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KPDN raid sees 10,000 litres of subsidised diesel seized
The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) seized about 10,000 litres of subsidised diesel worth more than RM72,700 during a raid in Bintawa here yesterday. KPDN Sarawak director Ma hew Dominic Barin said one individual was detained to...
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Stabling fuel supply, curbing misuse
The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has introduced new enforcement measures, effective yesterday, to ensure sufficient fuel supply and to curb misuse. KPDN Enforcement directorgeneral Datuk Azman Adam said the measures include a...
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Sarawak records best SPM outing
KUCHING: Sarawak has recorded its best performance in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), achieving a State Average Grade (GPN) of 4.79 for 2025, said State Education director Omar Mahli. The figure marks an improvement of 0.05 points from 4.84 in...
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Leveraging strength to cushion impact
Sarawak is leveraging its strength in renewable energy to cushion the impact of global uncertainties, particularly ongoing geopolitical tensions affecting the energy sector, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. He noted that current...
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Premier: Education key to transforming Sarawak’s interior
MIRI: Education is the true engine of transformation for Sarawak’s interior communities, while roads, bridges and technology serve only as enablers of progress, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Speaking at SMK Long Lama’s...
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Alleviating global uncertainties
KUCHING: The Sarawak government will soon announce forms of assistance to help ease the burden of rising prices of goods caused by the Middle East conflict, said Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi. The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) secretary-general said...
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Measure to safeguard stability, security
SHAH ALAM: The government plans to bring together the top leadership of each state government, including political party leaders, in a special briefing expected to be held next week, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He said the briefing,...
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Nancy: Work to convert former nurses’ quarters into Anjung Kasih facility awaiting approvals
UCHING: Renovation works to convert the former nurses’ quarters here into an Anjung Kasih facility is still awaiting formal approvals from the Sarawak government and Welfare Department, said Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. The Minister of Women, Family and...
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S’wak police intensify crackdown on fuel smuggling amid reports of shortages in Pontianak
KUCHING: Police are intensifying efforts to curb fuel smuggling out of Sarawak following reports of a supply shortage in Pontianak, Indonesia. Sarawak Deputy Police Commissioner DCP Saifullizan Ishak said the focus is now on identifying and...
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Heatwave: Experts warn of longterm health risks, heatstroke
The heatwave currently affecting the country not only increases health risks but may also lead to long-term physiological complications such as heatstroke. Universiti Putra Malaysia public health medicine expert Assoc Prof Dr Malina Osman said health...
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Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri
The management and staff of THE BORNEO POST wish all our readers and advertisers Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri. We are taking a break today & tomorrow. Your favourite newspaper will be available as usual on Tuesday and you can stay updated on the...
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Pelita archways in Sibu revive fading festive tradition
Two ‘pelita’ archways erected by Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Nangka Youth here reflect a community-driven effort to revive traditional oil lamps that are gradually fading among the younger generation. Its chief Syed Yazid Wan Zain said the...
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Massive blaze at Lutong squatter colony leaves 42 homeless
MIRI: A devastating fire at the Kampung Pasir squatter colony in Lutong here early yesterday has left 42 villagers homeless. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said it received an emergency call at 4.06am and dispatched firefighters from the...
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Push for timely delivery of projects
KUCHING: One-third of 855 Public Works Department (JKR) projects nationwide are behind schedule, said Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan. From that figure, he said 4.1 per cent or 35 are classified as ‘sick’ projects. As such, the deputy...
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