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Malaysia’s Palm Oil Exports Seen Stable At 16 Mln Tonnes In 2027 — MPOC
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/malaysias-palm-oil-exports-seen-stable-at-16-mln-tonnes-in-2027-mpoc/
Published: September 22, 2026 04:16
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) foresees Malaysia’s palm oil exports remaining stable at around 16 million tonnes in 2027, with the country expected to play an increasingly important role in supplying palm oil to global consumers.…
Projects must deliver real impact: SS
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/projects-must-deliver-real-impact-ss/
Published: September 22, 2026 04:13
KUCHING: Development projects should be judged by whether they improve people’s lives rather than merely being marked as completed, said State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki. “Government agencies must focus on outcomes and ensure every…
Bintulu Port maintains strong financial returns
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/bintulu-port-maintains-strong-financial-returns/
Published: September 22, 2026 04:09
BINTULU: The operational strength of Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad (BPHB) continues to translate into strong financial returns, with dividend contributions amounting to RM802 million to the State Financial Secretary Sarawak and Equisar Assets Sdn. Bhd.…
Wisma Melayu holds inaugural management meeting
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/wisma-melayu-holds-inaugural-management-meeting/
Published: September 22, 2026 03:50
KUCHING: Wisma Melayu Sarawak has begun formalising its management and operational arrangements following its inaugural management meeting on Monday (Sept 21). The meeting, chaired by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, also looked at the…
Naroden releases 2,500 tengadak to boost fish stocks
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/naroden-releases-2500-tengadak-to-boost-fish-stocks/
Published: September 22, 2026 03:47
GEDONG: Some 2,500 tinfoil barb fingerlings, locally known as “tengadak”, have been released into the upper reaches of Sungai Skrang to replenish fish stocks and support local inland fishermen. The release covered the Sungai Engkuan and Ulu Merbau areas,…
MOE relaxes Bumiputera equity requirement for private educational institutions
Published: September 22, 2026 03:30
PUTRAJAYA: A minimum of 30 per cent Bumiputera equity ownership is no longer a requirement for private limited companies operating private educational institutions (IPS) under the Ministry of Education (MOE). The ministry said the decision was reached…
New BPHB chief pledges continuity, stronger growth
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/new-bphb-chief-pledges-continuity-stronger-growth/
Published: September 22, 2026 03:26
BINTULU: Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad (BPHB) president and group chief executive officer Anuar Ismail has pledged to build on the strong foundation laid by his predecessor Datuk Ruslan Abdul Ghani as he takes on the leadership of the port operator. Anuar…
Man Suspected Of Killing Five-year-old Niece Remanded For Seven Days
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/man-suspected-of-killing-five-year-old-niece-remanded-for-seven-days/
Published: September 22, 2026 03:24
KOTA TINGGI: A man suspected of killing his five-year-old niece by throwing her into a river in Kampung Padang, Tanjung Sedili, yesterday has been remanded for seven days from today. The remand order, which runs until Sept 28, was issued by Sessions Court…
Kelantan Records RM33.47 Mln In Commercial Crime Losses As Of August – Police
Published: September 22, 2026 03:20
KOTA BHARU: Kelantan recorded losses of RM33.47 million in commercial crime from January to August this year, an increase of RM5.97 million compared with RM27.50 million reported during the same period last year. Kelantan police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff…
Sibu joins nationwide Hari Cuci Malaysia clean-up drive
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/sibu-joins-nationwide-hari-cuci-malaysia-clean-up-drive/
Published: September 22, 2026 03:15
SIBU: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) is among local authorities nationwide that will organise the Gotong-Royong Hari Cuci Malaysia programme simultaneously on Saturday (Sept 26). In Sibu, the event, held in conjunction with World Cleanup Day 2026, will take…
Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar, Major Currencies On Improved Sentiment
Published: September 22, 2026 01:09
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar and a basket of major currencies on Tuesday, supported by improved market sentiment amid easing global oil prices and geopolitical developments. At 8 am, the ringgit edged up to…
Woman detained over alleged RM1,131 job scam
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/woman-detained-over-alleged-rm1131-job-scam/
Published: September 22, 2026 00:15
BINTANGOR: Police have arrested a woman in her 20s for alleged involvement in a job scam in which a victim lost RM1,131. Meradong district police chief DSP Tansli Mering said the suspect, a local woman, was arrested by a team from the Commercial Crime…
Men can be rape victims too
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/men-can-be-rape-victims-too/
Published: September 21, 2026 22:30
I have always found it interesting how quickly society decides what a victim is supposed to look like. We have become much better at talking about sexual violence, particularly when the victim is a woman and the perpetrator is a man. We talk about consent,…
The Federal-State question
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Published: September 21, 2026 22:30
CARBON markets are often seen as a new revenue source for forest-rich states: protect forests, measure carbon, generate credits and sell them. In reality, the decision is more complex. Forests also provide timber revenue, employment, royalties,…
Five-year-old girl found dead after uncle allegedly threw her into river
Published: September 21, 2026 12:15
KOTA TINGGI: A five-year-old girl was found dead, believed to have been thrown into a river by her uncle in Kampung Padang, Tanjung Sedili here, this morning (Sept 21). Kota Tinggi District Police Chief Supt Yusof Othman said police received a report at…
KMKK urged to boost community activities
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/kmkk-urged-to-boost-community-activities/
Published: September 21, 2026 12:14
PAKAN: Community leaders and village leaders (KMKK) here have been urged to step up their role as community mobilisers at the grassroots level by organising more activities that encourage interaction, cooperation and participation among residents. Pakan…
170 employees join SOP hiking programme
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/170-employees-join-sop-hiking-programme/
Published: September 21, 2026 12:09
MIRI: Sarawak Oil Palms Berhad (SOP) drew 170 employees and family members to Lambir Hills National Park for its annual Kasi Jadi Social Hiking programme last Saturday. The programme brought together employees from different departments and locations…
Communities urged to preserve Old Kuching
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/communities-urged-to-preserve-old-kuching/
Published: September 21, 2026 12:06
KUCHING: Communities are being placed at the centre of efforts to preserve Old Kuching’s heritage through a new initiative involving residents, academics, industry players and government agencies. Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts…
Basic infrastructure key to border posts
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/basic-infrastructure-key-to-border-posts/
Published: September 21, 2026 12:04
BAU: Basic infrastructure and utilities should be prioritised alongside the construction of physical border posts to ensure the facilities can operate as intended. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak) Datuk Mustapha Sakmud said…
Indonesia doing ‘everything’ but struggling to curb fires
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/indonesia-doing-everything-but-struggling-to-curb-fires/
Published: September 21, 2026 11:34
PONTIANAK: Dozens of planes and thousands of personnel fighting huge forest fires in Indonesia are struggling to contain them, authorities said Monday, while neighbouring Malaysia stepped up efforts to combat toxic haze. “From the air to the ground, all…
RM283m development boost for Puncak Borneo
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/rm283m-development-boost-for-puncak-borneo/
Published: September 21, 2026 11:23
KUCHING: At least four major infrastructure projects worth RM283 million are set to transform the Puncak Borneo parliamentary constituency. Of the number, three projects are entering the tender stage and another approved under the 12th Malaysia Plan.…
Humanities key to nurturing strong values
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/humanities-key-to-nurturing-strong-values/
Published: September 21, 2026 11:16
KUCHING: Greater emphasis must be accorded to the humanities to nurture individuals with strong values and a sense of humanity. Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) Director-General Dr Hazami Jahari said while science, technology, engineering and mathematics…
Convenience store attacks: Hunt on for masked men
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/convenience-store-attacks-hunt-on-for-masked-men/
Published: September 21, 2026 11:14
KUCHING: Police have launched a manhunt for two masked men involved in arson and explosive attacks targeting convenience stores in Kuching and Sri Aman on Sunday (Sept 20). Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Muhamad Zainal Abdullah confirmed receiving two…
AI offers new ways to preserve Southeast Asian literature
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/ai-offers-new-ways-to-preserve-southeast-asian-literature/
Published: September 21, 2026 11:12
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in literature needs to be balanced with human natural intelligence to ensure the technology is utilised ethically and achieves learning objectives. Three speakers from Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei…
Improved water supply eases Empawah concern, poor connectivity remains
Published: September 21, 2026 09:27
SIBU: Improved water supply following the completion of the Sungai Sadit Water Treatment System has eased one long-standing concern among residents in Empawah area at West Bank here but poor telecommunications coverage and weak internet connectivity remain…
Loke’s exit could deepen PH rift, says political commentator
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/lokes-exit-could-deepen-ph-rift-says-political-commentator/
Published: September 21, 2026 09:23
KUCHING: Political pundit Datuk Peter Minos says Anthony Loke’s resignation offer could deepen political uncertainty within the unity government and put further pressure on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Minos said the decision by DAP…
AI – a tool to expand human creativity, not replace role
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/ai-a-tool-to-expand-human-creativity-not-replace-role/
Published: September 21, 2026 09:20
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The future of Southeast Asian literature must remain rooted in human experiences and cultural identity despite the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI). Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) board member Datuk Dr Jeniri Amir said AI…
Crucial for literature to preserve human experiences
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/crucial-for-literature-to-preserve-human-experiences/
Published: September 21, 2026 09:18
KUCHING: Literature must continue preserving human experiences, memories and emotions even as artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly becomes capable of producing sophisticated literary works. Member of the Board of Directors for Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka…
RM351,000 allocated to Bukit Goram communities
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/rm351000-allocated-to-bukit-goram-communities/
Published: September 21, 2026 08:47
KAPIT: Eighteen longhouses and Malay settlement areas in the Bukit Goram constituency received RM351,000 in Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants to support community needs. The recipients comprised 15 Village Security and Development Committees (JKKKs)…
Three arrested after viral video captures brawl outside Miri entertainment outlet
Published: September 21, 2026 08:37
MIRI: Three men have been arrested after video footage of a brawl outside an entertainment outlet in Miri’s Marina Phase 2 went viral on social media. Police said they detected three separate video clips circulating online at about 11.21am on Sunday (Sept…
Travel trade initiative promotes Sarawak as Gateway to Borneo
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/travel-trade-initiative-promotes-sarawak-as-gateway-to-borneo/
Published: September 21, 2026 08:34
KUCHING: Sarawak Connect, a travel trade initiative by Sarawak Tourism Board brought together 54 travel agents to experience local attractions while engaging in business networking here. The eight-day B2B travel trade initiative was aimed at expanding key…
Sarawak cultural heritage takes centre stage at WIPO symposium
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/sarawak-cultural-heritage-takes-centre-stage-at-wipo-symposium/
Published: September 21, 2026 08:33
CHINA: Sarawak’s traditional cultural heritage gained an international perspective through the participation of Pungu Borneo founder Lucille Awen Jonat at a World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) symposium on protecting and promoting traditional…
MATTA Fair winners collect travel prizes
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/matta-fair-winners-collect-travel-prizes/
Published: September 21, 2026 08:29
KUCHING: Seven winners of the MATTA Fair Sarawak August 2026 lucky draw have collected their travel prizes at a ceremony here today (Sept 21). The winners were among visitors who spent at least RM100 during the fair at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching…
20 new park guides ready for Niah
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/20-new-park-guides-ready-for-niah/
Published: September 21, 2026 08:25
NIAH: Niah National Park now has 20 newly trained park guides following the completion of an 18-day training programme this month. Of the 20 participants, 11 are from local communities representing seven villages surrounding Niah, while the remaining nine…
Motorcyclist killed after falling under lorry in Matang
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/motorcyclist-killed-after-falling-under-lorry-in-matang/
Published: September 21, 2026 08:04
PADAWAN: An 18-year-old motorcyclist was killed after she lost control of her motorcycle and fell under a moving lorry along Jalan Matang this morning. Padawan district police chief Supt Barry William said police received notification of the fatal accident…
Aaron’s office ready to assist Kanowit residents amid haze
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/aarons-office-ready-to-assist-kanowit-residents-amid-haze/
Published: September 21, 2026 08:02
KUCHING: The office of Kanowit MP Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang is monitoring the haze situation in the district and is prepared to mobilise assistance for affected residents. Aaron, who is also National Unity Minister, said his office would continue liaising…
Chimang seals 40-second KO
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/chimang-seals-40-second-ko/
Published: September 21, 2026 08:00
KUCHING: Chimang Kenyalang needed just 40 seconds to stop Terengganu’s Wan Adam with a knee to the liver in the opening round of their ONE Muay Thai Order KL Fight Super Pro 2026 bout at Titiwangsa Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, on Sunday night (Sept 20). After a…
YAKIN and Hospital UMRA jointly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), formalising a strategic collaboration between the two organisations.
Published: September 21, 2026 07:57
KUALA LUMPUR, 21 SEPTEMBER 2026 – Yakin Splendour Global Holdings Berhad (YAKIN) has launched a sweeping three‑pronged strategy that moves Malaysia’s regenerative medicine sector from promising science to integrated, scalable industry, signing landmark…
Man fined RM900 for punching man
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/man-fined-rm900-for-punching-man/
Published: September 21, 2026 07:40
KUCHING: The Magistrates’ Court here today(Sep 21) fined a 35-year-old man RM900, in default two weeks’ imprisonment, for voluntarily causing hurt to another man following grave and sudden provocation. Magistrate Leona Dominic Mojiliu imposed the fine on…
SFC spreads crocodile safety message
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/sfc-spreads-crocodile-safety-message/
Published: September 21, 2026 07:37
SIBU: Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) Sibu brought its crocodile safety message to Kampung Muara Lebaan on Saturday (Sept 19), gathering around 100 villagers at the local hall for an awareness session. SFC said the visit came at the villagers’ own…
Company stamp dispute ends in jail
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/company-stamp-dispute-ends-in-jail/
Published: September 21, 2026 07:33
KUCHING: The Magistrates’ Court here today(Sep 21) sentenced a security guard to five months’ imprisonment and a RM1,000 fine, in default one month’s imprisonment, for hitting his colleague over the use of a company stamp. Magistrate Nursyaheeqa Nazwa…
Fire destroys 70% of house
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/fire-destroys-70-of-house/
Published: September 21, 2026 07:29
MIRI: A morning fire destroyed about 70 per cent of a semi-permanent house in Kampung Raan, Jalan Bakam, here today but firefighters managed to prevent the blaze from causing further damage to three vehicles at the property. No casualties were reported.…
Hope Place steps in to help family caring for two orphans
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/hope-place-steps-in-to-help-family-caring-for-two-orphans/
Published: September 21, 2026 06:23
KUCHING: Hope Place Kuching has stepped in to provide food aid and school supplies to a family in Kampung Tabuan Melayu caring for two orphaned children, while appealing to the public for further support. The family, which now has nine members, has been…
Execution gaps slow development
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/execution-gaps-slow-development1/
Published: September 21, 2026 05:56
Clear priorities and stronger coordination needed to accelerate project delivery KUCHING: Assured funding must be matched by project readiness and stronger state-led planning if Sarawak and Sabah are to avoid prolonged development delays. Universiti…
Winning traits attract tech entrepreneurs
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/winning-traits-attract-tech-entrepreneurs2/
Published: September 21, 2026 05:56
KUCHING: Malaysia’s combination of technical talent, multilingual skills and relatively competitive costs gives blockchain founders a base from which to build for global markets. Superscrypt founder and managing partner Jacob Ko said Malaysian…
Nanta wants Medan Jaya flyover completed before Gawai
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/nanta-wants-medan-jaya-flyover-completed-before-gawai/
Published: September 21, 2026 05:44
BINTULU: Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has called for the long-delayed Medan Jaya flyover project here to be completed ahead of its revised schedule, preferably before Gawai next year. The RM135 million project, initially scheduled for…
388 child abuse images found on computer, man jailed eight months
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/388-child-abuse-images-found-on-computer-man-jailed-eight-months/
Published: September 21, 2026 05:41
KUCHING: A man was sentenced to eight months’ imprisonment and fined RM3,000 by the Magistrates’ Court here today (Sept 21) for possessing 388 images of child sexual abuse material on his computer. Magistrate Nursyaheeqa Nazwa Radzali meted out the…
Aidil calls for patience amid Kuching City’s busy run
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/aidil-calls-for-patience-amid-kuching-citys-busy-run/
Published: September 21, 2026 05:39
KUCHING: Kuching City FC head coach Aidil Sharin Sahak has called for patience from the club’s supporters as The Cats continue to compete across domestic and continental competitions. His appeal came after Kuching City were held to a goalless draw by…
Kuching City’s push ends in stalemate
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/kuching-citys-push-ends-in-stalemate/
Published: September 21, 2026 05:38
KUCHING: Kuching City FC were held to a goalless draw by 10-man Kelantan City FC in their Malaysia FA Cup quarter-final first leg last night (Sept 20), leaving the tie finely poised ahead of the return match. Kuching City head coach Aidil Sharin Sahak said…
Ekiden relay brings team running to Samariang Aman 3
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/ekiden-relay-brings-team-running-to-samariang-aman-3/
Published: September 21, 2026 05:34
KUCHING: Samariang Aman 3 (SA3) will host Petra Jaya’s first Japanese-inspired Ekiden relay on Nov 8. Organised by SA3 developer HSL in collaboration with City Joggers’ Club Kuching and Kuala Lumpur-based BiiB Nuepulse, the race will take place on a 3km…
Nanta calls for early Pan Borneo ‘redline’ completion
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/nanta-calls-for-early-pan-borneo-redline-completion/
Published: September 21, 2026 05:29
BINTULU: Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has called on the contractor for the 17.1-kilometre ‘redline’ short-stretch upgrade along the Pan Borneo Highway Sarawak to complete the project ahead of its 16-month timeframe. He said the…
SFC brings crocodile safety awareness to Muara Lebaan
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/sfc-brings-crocodile-safety-awareness-to-muara-lebaan/
Published: September 21, 2026 05:27
SIBU: About 100 residents of Kampung Muara Lebaan have taken part in a crocodile safety awareness session organised by Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) Sibu following concerns raised by villagers living near the river. Held at the village hall on…
Sibu hosts RM15,000 esports championship
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/sibu-hosts-rm15000-esports-championship/
Published: September 21, 2026 05:25
SIBU: The Sibu Esports Championship 2026 is set to bring up to 64 teams together at RH Hotel on Sept 26 and 27, with RM15,000 in cash prizes at stake. Held in conjunction with TechUnity 2026, the championship is organised by the Sibu Divisional Tourism…
Support system key to students’ academic success
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/support-system-key-to-students-academic-success/
Published: September 21, 2026 05:23
KUCHING: Strong support from schools, parents, the community and local leaders is essential in creating a conducive environment for students to excel academically. Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Dr Jerip Susil said parents, in particular, needed to play a…
Gaza Launches Emergency Plan To Evacuate And Demolish 255 War-damaged Buildings
Published: September 21, 2026 04:25
GAZA CITY/ISTANBUL: Gaza’s Government Media Office on Sunday announced the launch of an “urgent emergency plan” led by Public Works and Housing Ministry in cooperation with various government ministries, institutions and international and UN bodies to…
Negeri Sembilan MB disputes palace move to revoke
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/negeri-sembilan-mb-disputes-palace-move-to-revoke/
Published: September 21, 2026 04:25
KUCHING: Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim has disputed the legal basis for the revocation of the appointments of the state’s 10 executive councillors, maintaining that the existing Exco remains valid and will continue carrying out its…
Putin’s United Russia Wins Tightly Controlled Election
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/putins-united-russia-wins-tightly-controlled-election/
Published: September 21, 2026 04:20
MOSCOW: The Kremlin-backed United Russia party has secured victory in Russia’s tightly controlled parliamentary election, taking 49.4 per cent of the vote, according to preliminary results carried by Russian news agencies, German Press Agency (dpa)…
Qatar Says Mediation Efforts Underway To Revive US-Iran Talks
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/qatar-says-mediation-efforts-underway-to-revive-us-iran-talks/
Published: September 21, 2026 04:20
ISTANBUL, Sept 21 (Bernama-Anadolu) — Qatar said Sunday that its mediation team has been discussing proposals for nearly two weeks aimed at restarting talks between the United States and Iran. “We have been exchanging various ideas for nearly two weeks on…
ASEAN, US Deepen Trade Ties With New 2026–2027 Cooperation Plan
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/asean-us-deepen-trade-ties-with-new-2026-2027-cooperation-plan/
Published: September 21, 2026 04:18
MANILA: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the United States (US) are deepening economic cooperation through a new two-year work plan aimed at strengthening trade and investment ties in key areas such as the digital economy,…
Japan braces for heavy rain, strong winds as typhoon nears eastern coast
Published: September 21, 2026 04:11
TOKYO: A large typhoon was moving toward eastern Japan’s Pacific coast on Monday, with the weather agency warning of heavy rain, strong winds and landslides, Kyodo News reported. Typhoon Dujuan was projected to pass near the Boso Peninsula in Chiba…
Protect Sanctity Of Makkah, Madinah – Ahmad Zahid
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/protect-sanctity-of-makkah-madinah-ahmad-zahid/
Published: September 21, 2026 04:03
KUALA LUMPUR: UMNO president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called on Muslims worldwide to unite and stand in solidarity to protect the sanctity of Makkah and Madinah, transcending political differences and national borders. The Deputy Prime Minister…
MACC To Host 5th Governance, Integrity And Anti-Corruption Research Conference
Published: September 21, 2026 04:02
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will host the 5th National Governance, Integrity and Anti-Corruption Research Conference (JKKTN) 2026 on Sept 25. Themed ‘MADANI as a Catalyst for Integrity-Based Governance…
Rexy want shuttlers to adopt ‘Never-Say-Die’ spirit against Indonesia
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/rexy-want-shuttlers-to-adopt-never-say-die-spirit-against-indonesia/
Published: September 21, 2026 04:00
AICHI: Malaysia’s men’s badminton team must embrace a never-say-die spirit when they face top seeds Indonesia in the quarter-finals of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games tomorrow, national doubles coaching director Rexy Mainaky said. Rexy said the Malaysian…
Loke To Proceed With China Visit Before Returning To Handle Resignation Process – MOT
Published: September 21, 2026 04:00
KUALA LUMPUR: Transport Minister Anthony Loke will proceed with his scheduled official programme in China, where he will represent Malaysia at the 12th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Transportation Ministerial Meeting in Beijing, taking place…
Unhealthy Air Quality Recorded In 17 Areas This Morning
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/unhealthy-air-quality-recorded-in-17-areas-this-morning/
Published: September 21, 2026 03:59
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 17 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings as of 9 am today. According to the Air Pollutant Index Management System (APIMS) portal, Kapit and Serian IPD in Sarawak recorded the highest readings at…
ASIAD: Malaysia beat Philippines for second straight men’s team regu victory
Published: September 21, 2026 03:54
NAGOYA: Malaysia dispatched the Philippines 3-0 for their second Group B win in the men’s team regu competition at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Gymnasium here today (Sept 21). Having defeated hosts Japan by a similar…
CCTV leads cops to suspect in car rim theft
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/cctv-leads-cops-to-suspect-in-car-rim-theft/
Published: September 21, 2026 02:50
MIRI: A 23-year-old man’s CCTV footage proved crucial in helping police identify and arrest a suspect allegedly involved in the theft of two car rims from outside a house in Krokop. The theft was reported to police at about 8.27pm on Sept 18 after the…
87 traffic summonses and two drug arrests in Miri crackdown
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/87-traffic-summonses-and-two-drug-arrests-in-miri-crackdown/
Published: September 21, 2026 02:48
MIRI: A two-night multi-agency crackdown across Miri has resulted in 87 traffic summonses, the seizure of seven motorcycles and two arrests over suspected methamphetamine possession, highlighting the breadth of enforcement efforts targeting crime and…
Getting more donors to bleed for a good cause
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/getting-more-donors-to-bleed-for-a-good-cause/
Published: September 21, 2026 02:34
KUCHING: The Kuching Love Book Association’s Blood Donation Campaign 21.0 will be held on Sept 27 to help address insufficient blood stocks at the Sarawak General Hospital Blood Bank. The campaign will take place at Boulevard Shopping Mall Kuching from 9am…
Vandalism disrupts Puncak Borneo connectivity
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/vandalism-disrupts-puncak-borneo-connectivity/
Published: September 21, 2026 02:33
PADAWAN: Frequent vandalism of telecommunications infrastructure is disrupting connectivity in Puncak Borneo despite all 35 new towers under the National Digital Network Plan (JENDELA) being operational. Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin said damage to…
Haze forces schools in Lubok Antu and Kanowit to take a break
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/haze-forces-schools-in-lubok-antu-and-kanowit-to-take-a-break/
Published: September 21, 2026 02:30
KUCHING: All primary and secondary schools under the Lubok Antu and Kanowit District Education Offices (PPD) have been temporarily closed with immediate effect today (Sept 21) due to haze. The Sarawak Education Department (JPN Sarawak) said the decision…
Fishing contest casts net for more visitors
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Published: September 21, 2026 02:27
KUCHING: A fishing competition in Muara Tebas could help attract more visitors and create economic opportunities for the local community while supporting efforts to conserve fishery resources. Energy and Environmental Sustainability Deputy Minister Datuk…
Quick action saves convenience store from being destroyed by fire
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/quick-action-saves-convenience-store-from-being-destroyed-by-fire/
Published: September 21, 2026 02:01
KUCHING: Quick action by firefighters saved a convenience store from being completely razed by a fire along Green Road. Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said it received an emergency call regarding a fire incident on a 24-hour convenience store…
Fire destroys workers’ quarters
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/fire-destroys-workers-quarters-3/
Published: September 21, 2026 01:57
SIBU: A workers’ quarters was destroyed in a fire on Sunday (Sept 20) night. Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said it received a call at 8.13pm on a fire incident located behind a hill near Satria Timur, A team from the Sungai Merah fire station…
River resources boost livelihoods in Gedong
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/river-resources-boost-livelihoods-in-gedong/
Published: September 21, 2026 01:19
GEDONG: The upper reaches of the Sungai Skrang has the potential to further contribute to the socioeconomic development of the Gedong community through fisheries resources, including freshwater prawns and various fish species. Special representative to the…
BCM draws over 114,000 visitors
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/bcm-draws-over-114000-visitors/
Published: September 20, 2026 23:41
KUCHING: The Borneo Cultures Museum (BCM) recorded 114,347 visitors as of September this year, with attendance showing steady month-to-month growth. Singapore, Indonesia, China, the United Kingdom and Australia emerged as the museum’s five leading…
August rebound lifts tourism outlook
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/august-rebound-lifts-tourism-outlook/
Published: September 20, 2026 23:38
KUCHING: Sarawak’s tourism sector regained momentum in August with 439,968 visitor arrivals, an increase of 6.53 per cent from 413,018 in the corresponding month last year. Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim…
Negeri Sembilan ruler revokes appointments of state executive councillors
Published: September 20, 2026 23:32
KUALA LUMPUR: The Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir, has revoked the appointments of members of the state executive council with immediate effect, according to a statement issued by the Istana on Sunday (Sept 20). The…
Four museum programmes set for ICOMOS
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/four-museum-programmes-set-for-icomos/
Published: September 20, 2026 23:24
KUCHING: Four programmes highlighting Sarawak’s gastronomy, history and cultural heritage have been lined up for international delegates attending a major heritage gathering here next month. The Sarawak Museum Department will hold the programmes in…
Romance of the Three Kingdoms and its strategies
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/romance-of-the-three-kingdoms-and-its-strategies/
Published: September 20, 2026 22:30
IN the past few weeks, my group of friends and I discussed Romance of the Three Kingdoms, one of the most influential classical Chinese novels written by Luo Guanzhong in the fourteenth century. Based on historical events that occurred during the fall of…
Wanted: Yang bekerja untuk rakyat
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/wanted-yang-bekerja-untuk-rakyat/
Published: September 20, 2026 22:30
YOU would not board an aircraft knowing the pilot had never been trained to fly, entrust your heart to somebody who had never studied medicine, or ask an enthusiastic amateur to design a bridge simply because he was popular. Yet when it comes to politics,…
Fire Dept: Four flash flood incidents in Kuala Lumpur
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/fire-dept-four-flash-flood-incidents-in-kuala-lumpur/
Published: September 20, 2026 14:28
KUALA LUMPUR: Four incidents of flash floods were recorded so far involving areas in Ampang, Taman U-Thant and Jalan Ampang. The Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department operations centre said it received several distress calls regarding the flash flooding…
Malaysia women shuttlers sweep into Asian Games quarters
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/malaysia-women-shuttlers-sweep-into-asian-games-quarters/
Published: September 20, 2026 12:09
KUCHING: Team Malaysia’s perfect start to the Asian Games rested on Wong Ling Ching’s racket, with the Sarawakian handed the decisive third singles and the chance to complete a 3-0 sweep over Hong Kong China at the women’s division. On her Games debut, the…
Anwar to meet Loke before deciding on resignation offer
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/anwar-to-meet-loke-before-deciding-on-resignation-offer/
Published: September 20, 2026 11:41
SHAH ALAM: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will meet DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke soon to hear his views before deciding on Loke’s offer to resign as Transport Minister. Anwar said Loke had personally informed him of the matter, adding that…
Young people should shape the future
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/young-people-should-shape-the-future/
Published: September 20, 2026 10:19
SIBU: Young people should not merely be beneficiaries of future development here but should have a voice in shaping the city’s direction. Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek said a vibrant city could not be built solely through physical…
Chinese traditions enrich Sarawak’s multicultural heritage
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/chinese-traditions-enrich-sarawaks-multicultural-heritage/
Published: September 20, 2026 10:13
SIBU: The Malaysian Chinese community’s commitment to preserving traditional festivals such as the Mid-Autumn Festival reflects the country’s rich multicultural heritage and Sarawak’s long standing practice of cultural diversity. Sarawak United People’s…
Year Six pupils get to hear benefits of STEM, English
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/year-six-pupils-get-to-hear-benefits-of-stem-english/
Published: September 20, 2026 10:11
MAMBONG: Primary pupils moving on to secondary education have been encouraged to consider STEM education and English proficiency going forward. The advice came from one Dr Clarence Jerry who said subjects such as Science, Mathematics and English could help…
Welfare aid extended to crash victim’s family
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/welfare-aid-extended-to-crash-victims-family/
Published: September 20, 2026 10:08
PADAWAN: The family of helicopter crash victim Debra Morset will receive financial assistance and counselling support following her demise in the Flying Doctor Service tragedy. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said…
Willie urges media to tell more stories about Puncak Borneo
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/willie-urges-media-to-tell-more-stories-about-puncak-borneo/
Published: September 20, 2026 10:06
KUCHING: Members of the media have been urged to go beyond reporting politics and play a bigger role in telling the stories of communities, development and challenges in Puncak Borneo. Puncak Borneo Member of Parliament Datuk Willie Anak Mongin said…
Development push gathers pace in Pantu
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/development-push-gathers-pace-in-pantu/
Published: September 20, 2026 10:00
PANTU: Better water access, tourism development and improved farm connectivity are being lined up to create new economic opportunities for communities in Pantu. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan said the…
Haze worsens as Lubok Antu hits 202
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/haze-worsens-as-lubok-antu-hits-202/
Published: September 20, 2026 09:47
KUCHING: Lubok Antu recorded a very unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 202 at 4 pm yesterday, as haze conditions worsened in parts of Sarawak. According to the latest data from the Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB), Serian recorded…
RM1.5B interim grant not final
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/rm1-5b-interim-grant-not-final/
Published: September 20, 2026 09:45
KUCHING: The RM1.5 billion interim payment is not the final word on Sarawak’s special grant, as the State continues to seek an approved formula for determining its entitlement. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal…
Harith stays patient on road back from ACL injury
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/harith-stays-patient-on-road-back-from-acl-injury/
Published: September 20, 2026 09:18
KUCHING: National squash player Harith Danial is refusing to let an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury derail his ambitions, opting for patience over haste as he works towards a return to competition. The Miri-born player suffered the injury during…
Man injured in Kota Sentosa assault caught on video
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/man-injured-in-kota-sentosa-assault-caught-on-video/
Published: September 20, 2026 09:14
PADAWAN: A 28-year-old man was injured after he was assaulted by a known acquaintance and several others at an eatery in Kota Sentosa Bazaar on Friday night, with a video of the incident later going viral on social media. Padawan district police chief Supt…
Tyng Dance Academy named Best School at Asia Open
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/tyng-dance-academy-named-best-school-at-asia-open/
Published: September 20, 2026 09:11
KUCHING: Tyng Dance Academy (TDA) has been named Best School at the 7th Asia Open Dance Championship 2026 after its 22-member ‘Anak Sarawak’ delegation secured 30 awards across classical, ballet and modern dance categories. Held from Sept 11 to 16 at the…
MBOR achievement highlights support for special needs community
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/mbor-achievement-highlights-support-for-special-needs-community/
Published: September 20, 2026 08:50
MIRI: The WOW SmartCut Gaya N75 Senadin programme’s Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) achievement has highlighted the role of community and private-sector collaboration in supporting the special needs community. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin…
Haze remains mostly transboundary
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/haze-remains-mostly-transboundary/
Published: September 20, 2026 08:39
KUCHING: The haze affecting Sarawak remains predominantly transboundary, driven by smoke from hotspots in Kalimantan carried into the state by prevailing winds. The latest data from Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) recorded 874 new hotspots…
Foo Clan Association’s gathering boosts clan ties
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/foo-clan-associations-gathering-boosts-clan-ties/
Published: September 20, 2026 08:00
KUCHING: The Foo Clan Association of Kuching, Sarawak strengthened clan ties and promoted cultural heritage through its Mid-Autumn Gathering and Autumn Ancestor Worship Ceremony held here on Sunday. The event brought members together to honour their…
GOF Seizes 6,000 Saplings From Thailand In Rantau Panjang
https://www.sarawaktribune.com/gof-seizes-6000-saplings-from-thailand-in-rantau-panjang/
Published: September 20, 2026 07:58
KOTA BHARU: A total of 6,000 pandan coconut and honey guava saplings believed to have been smuggled from Thailand were seized along with a lorry in a raid at Kampung Gual Tok Deh, Rantau Panjang, Pasir Mas, yesterday. General Operations Force (GOF)…
Mobile Police Station Set Up Near Najib’s Residence Tomorrow – Sentul OCPD
Published: September 20, 2026 07:55
KUALA LUMPUR: A mobile police station will be deployed near a former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s official residence in Langgak Duta here from tomorrow to facilitate security arrangements during any transfer from prison to the residence.…
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