Air quality in Kanowit worsens with API of 100 at noon on Oct 2
KUCHING (Oct 2): Air quality in several areas of Sarawak deteriorated at noon on Friday with Kanowit recording an Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 100, almost hitting the…
GOF Sarawak seizes RM84.42 mln worth of contraband in 29 Op Taring raids
SAC Datuk Lim Bak Phai KUCHING (Oct 2): The General Operations Force (GOF) Sarawak Brigade seized contraband worth RM84.42 million in 29 successful Op Taring operations conducted…
Green lights illuminate Sibu Hospital in tribute to first solid organ donor since 2019
Sibu Hospital staff pay tribute to the organ donor. – Photo via Facebook/Laman Rasmi Hospital Sibu SIBU (Oct 2): Green lights illuminated Sibu Hospital on Thursday night in…
M’sian passport’s second-place global ranking reflects confidence in country’s systems – Saifuddin Nasution
The Malaysian passport climbed to second spot in The Passport Index Global Ranking 2026, up from third place the previous year. – Bernama file photo PUTRAJAYA (Oct 2): Malaysia’s…
Suhakam: Independent assessment needed before Myanmar repatriations
Suhakam said particular attention must be given to children, refugees, and asylum seekers, victims of trafficking, and others in vulnerable situations. KUCHING (Oct 2): The Human…
F1 Teams’ KL posts wow netizens
Williams driver Carlos Sainz Jr greets fans ahead of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia at the Sepang International Circuit today. – Bernama photo SEPANG (Oct…
Awang Tengah: Sarawak’s education needs must reflect local realities
Omar presenting a memento to Awang Tengah (fourth left), witnessed by other dignitaries, at the symbolic opening of the 44th Sarawak PSKPP 2026 in Limbang and Lawas. LIMBANG (Oct…
SJK Chung Hua No. 5 gets Microsoft Elevate Showcase School recognition
CHPS No. 1 to 6 boards of management chairman Dato Jonathan Chai and Tay show the Microsoft Elevate Showcase School certificate. KUCHING (Oct 2): SJK Chung Hua (CHPS) No. 5 has…
Dr Annuar proposes National Medical Service to address doctor shortage in Sabah, Sarawak
Photo for illustration purposes only. — Photo by Felipe Queiroz/Pexels SIBU (Oct 2): Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee has proposed the establishment of a National Medical Service for Sabah…
Driver attacks motorcyclist with iron rod in Roban-Kabong road rage incident
The suspect shows where he kept the iron rod. – Police photo SARATOK (Oct 2): A near collision in Kampung Alit on the Roban-Kabong road on Sept 28 resulted in a road rage…
Three areas in Sarawak lose good air quality status at 8am on Friday
Screengrab from the Asean Specialised Meteorological Centre shows the hotspots and haze in the region on Oct 1, 2026. KUCHING (Oct 2): Sibu, Sarikei, and Mukah exited the ‘Good’…
Curtin Malaysia, DriverAI forge partnership in AI, quantum computing and advanced engineering
Kim Shin (third left) witnesses the exchange of the signed MoU between Vincent (second left) and Tantlinger. MIRI (Oct 2): Curtin University Malaysia and DriverAI (Malaysia) Sdn…
Functional Literacy Education programme equips 15 Limbang adults with essential skills
(Front, from second left) Khairul, Paulus, and the PLF Class participants in a group photo. – Ukas photo LIMBANG (Oct 2): The Functional Literacy Education (PLF) Class Graduation…
RM95 mln Kpg Semeru-Kpg Kuhom road upgrade to strengthen rural connectivity
(From left) Sagah (seated in the excavator), Henry, Dr Sinang and Willie pose for a photo after the earth-breaking ceremony. – Photo via Facebook/N20 Tarat Update KUCHING (Oct…
MAIS, Bidayuh Singai group explore collaboration to document traditional attire
Neilson (centre) receives a memento from Edid as a token of appreciation. KUCHING (Oct 2): The Council for Native Customs and Traditions Sarawak (MAIS) and Persatuan Pewaris Adat…
Civil society groups urge EC to address voter imbalances in Sarawak
They said this raised concerns over compliance with the Federal Constitution’s requirement for constituencies within a state to have approximately equal numbers of electors…
Activist calls for transparency over Sahabat Alam Malaysia president’s denied entry into Sarawak
Peter says the authorities should clarify the reasons for the decision and the standard operating procedures involved. MIRI (Oct 2): Activist Peter John Jaban has called on…
S’wak minister calls for review of hospital crisis centres to strengthen support for abuse victims
Fatimah (fifth left) and others in a photocall on stage during the event. KUCHING (Oct 2): One-Stop Crisis Centres (OSCC) at hospitals should be reviewed to ensure they are…
Excluding foreign workers from minimum wage hike could hurt local jobs, says union chief
Andrew Lo KUCHING (Oct 2): Excluding foreign workers from any increase in the minimum wage could encourage employers to replace local workers with cheaper foreign labour, says…
China brings childcare closer to families
Caregivers interact with children at a childcare centre in Baiyin, northwest China’s Gansu Province on July 14, 2026. – Xinhua photo BEIJING (Oct 2): As demand for formal…
From fine dining to mooncakes, China’s premium foods reach wider markets
A staff member promotes ham mooncakes via livestreaming at a food company in Xuanwei City, southwest China’s Yunnan Province on Sept 3, 2026. – Xinhua photo BEIJING (Oct 2): In…
Israel says ‘jihadist’ pilot tried to crash flight from Dubai
A flydubai Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft is pictured on the tarmac after landing at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport in Lod on September 30, 2026. – AFP photo JERUSALEM (Oct 1): Israeli…
Man jailed 10 months for peeping on former colleague in Kuching office toilet
Magistrate Ling Hui Chuan convicted Rozika Kalut, 29, on his own guilty plea to a charge under Section 509 of the Penal Code for insulting the modesty of the 37-year-old victim…
TYT calls for greater use of local sources in Sarawak history
Wan Junaidi (second right) and Fauziah (third right) make a stop at a booth during the event. On the Head of State’s left is Aaron. – Ukas photo KUCHING (Oct 1): Sarawak’s…