Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
Kapit will host Sarawak's official National Day celebration on August 30 and 31, featuring a series of patriotic events designed to strengthen national unity and commemorate Malaysia's independence.
Malaysia's Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation launched the National Science Week Carnival 2026 in Sarawak, aiming to reach rural and interior communities through STEM education programmes and a new citizen science platform.
Malaysia's Cabinet has approved the transfer of the Rajang Area Security Command site in Sibu to the Sarawak Government, marking another step in honouring the Malaysia Agreement 1963 and strengthening federal-state cooperation.
Former minister Khairy Jamaluddin has called for the Petronas-Sarawak dispute to be resolved through the courts rather than political channels, arguing that legal certainty is essential for Malaysia's energy industry.
A decade-old Sarawak energy services firm founded by four friends has evolved from a struggling startup into a diversified company operating across well intervention, asset management, and clean technologies across Southeast Asia.
Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) has launched BizNetwork Sarawak, aiming to generate RM1 million in sales while equipping 32 local entrepreneurs with digital marketing skills through partnerships with TikTok and enhanced business matching opportunities.
AirBorneo Airways has cautioned travellers against purchasing tickets through unauthorised third-party websites, warning of inflated prices, hidden charges, and booking confirmation failures.
Sarawak Customs stopped a major drug trafficking operation at Kuching International Airport on July 9, seizing narcotics valued at RM1.32 million and apprehending two individuals involved in the smuggling attempt.
Authorities at Kuching International Airport detained two individuals on July 9 as they disembarked from a Johor Bahru flight, discovering narcotics valued at RM1.32 million in their possession during routine screening procedures.
Sarawak's new state-owned airline AirBorneo has begun operations, with Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof backing the venture as a solution to longstanding complaints over high airfares in the state.
Malaysia's Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry will expand the Rahmah MADANI Sales Programme, currently held nine times monthly, to help consumers afford essential goods at 10-30% discounts across the country.
The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development has launched KasihnITa in Sarawak, providing single mothers with integrated financial advice, legal support, and welfare guidance through multiple government agencies.
Hong Kong authorities apprehended a 19-year-old Malaysian from Sarawak at the airport carrying 3kg of cannabis. Police believe the teenager was recruited by an international drug syndicate as a courier, raising fresh concerns about trafficking networks targeting young people across Southeast Asia.
Hong Kong authorities have detained a 19-year-old from Sarawak after intercepting three kilogrammes of cannabis buds. Malaysian police suspect the teenager was deliberately recruited by drug syndicates operating cross-border routes.
Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has called for media to strike a careful balance between press freedom and ethical responsibility as artificial intelligence and digital technologies reshape journalism, warning that technology can be misused if not guided by strong ethical principles.
Malaysia's Human Resources Ministry is accelerating efforts to create quality jobs in rural regions, deploying wage incentives, skills training, and relocation support to stem youth migration to urban centres ahead of the 2024 minimum wage implementation.
The long-running ferry connecting Labuan to Lawas, Sarawak has been suspended for three months—the first shutdown in over three decades—due to diesel supply problems and unsustainable operating costs.
The Sarawak Media Conference 2026 will convene roughly 800 media professionals, academics, and policymakers to examine trust, governance, and digital transformation. The government-backed event will feature industry leaders and award ceremonies.
Sarawak police have seized frozen pork valued at RM6.19 million during a warehouse raid in Miri, arresting a local individual on suspicion of importing the products without proper permits.
Police have arrested a 26-year-old man and confiscated RM6.19 million in frozen pork products suspected of illegal importation during a raid at a Miri warehouse, part of intensified enforcement against undocumented food smuggling.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has disclosed that Putrajaya is engaged in negotiations with Sarawak to raise the state's special grant entitlement under the Malaysia Agreement 1963, signalling continued efforts to strengthen federal-state fiscal relations.
Malaysia's Home Ministry is ramping up its fight against synthetic drugs including methamphetamine and fentanyl, revealing 238,704 arrests nationwide between 2023 and June 2026 for drug-related offences.
Police have arrested a 38-year-old man at a Kota Kinabalu hotel who allegedly fled after seriously injuring another individual with a parang in Lawas. The arrest came early Friday following a manhunt.
Twenty-year-old Sarawakian powerlifter Abrienda Chan set five national records at the Eagll Powerlifting Classic 2026, claiming seven gold medals and one silver while preparing for world championships in 2027.
Batik Air will launch twice-daily flights between Bintulu and Kuala Lumpur from July 20, responding to passenger demand and public concerns over high airfares and limited availability on the route.
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Authorities in Mukah have arrested four individuals suspected of involvement in organised cockfighting, with officers confiscating fighting birds and related gambling equipment during the operation.
A Kuching gymnasium owner and consultant surgeon is pushing for increased awareness of strength training among Malaysia's elderly, citing its proven effectiveness in reducing fall-related injuries and improving quality of life.
The Federal Court has rejected former Felda chairman Isa Samad's attempt to review his corruption conviction involving RM3.09 million related to a Kuching hotel acquisition, keeping him incarcerated.