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Three Sarawakians have been arrested by Thai police in Hat Yai with 87 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine valued at RM4.3 million, marking another significant cross-border drug trafficking case in Southeast Asia.
Malaysia's Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation launched the National Science Week Carnival 2026 in Sarawak, focusing on bringing science and technology education to remote communities and nurturing a technology-literate generation.
Sarawak will develop a 3,655-hectare former military site in Sibu for housing, infrastructure and farming, addressing overcrowding in longhouses and spurring regional economic growth under MA63 provisions.
Two people died in Sibu after their car skidded off the road and plunged into a drain along Jalan Sungai Bidut. Fire and rescue teams recovered both victims from the vehicle.
Former minister Khairy Jamaluddin has called for the Petronas-Sarawak oil revenue dispute to be resolved through the courts rather than political channels, warning that uncertainty threatens the sector's future.
Sarawak Customs authorities have disrupted a substantial drug trafficking operation at Kuching International Airport, seizing narcotics worth RM1.32 million and apprehending two suspects in an enforcement action conducted on July 9.
Authorities at Kuching International Airport arrested two individuals attempting to smuggle approximately RM1.32 million in drugs into Sarawak following their arrival from Johor Bahru on July 9.
Malaysia's Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development has launched KasihnITa in Sarawak, a comprehensive support programme connecting single mothers with financial advisory services, legal aid, and welfare assistance through coordinated government agencies.
Police authorities have confirmed the arrest of a 19-year-old Sarawakian at Hong Kong airport following discovery of roughly 3 kilograms of cannabis. Investigators believe organised criminals recruited the youth for drug trafficking.
A 19-year-old from Sarawak has been arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly attempting to smuggle three kilogrammes of cannabis buds. Malaysian police believe the teenager was recruited by a drug syndicate to act as a courier.
Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has urged the media industry to reconcile press freedom with ethical accountability, warning that while artificial intelligence and digital technology offer tremendous benefits, they also present serious risks if misused.
The Upper Rajang Development Agency is deepening collaborations with universities and development bodies to transform the region's rural economy through innovation, technology integration, and value-added production rather than raw commodity exports.
Sarawak police have arrested a local man and confiscated RM6.19 million worth of frozen pork products suspected of entering the country illegally during a warehouse operation in Miri.
AirBorneo has committed to maintaining RM375 all-in one-way fares on the Kuala Lumpur-Kuching route every day of the year, responding to concerns about high regional airfares and supporting connectivity between Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak.
Sarawak's RM1 billion cancer centre project in Kota Samarahan will begin construction in January 2027 once the successful contractor receives formal acceptance, Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi announced.
Malaysia's Works Minister has pledged that the Selangau-Mukah Interchange Flyover on the Pan Borneo Highway will reopen in phases once safety repairs are completed, following damage from a tanker collision.
Sarawak's DAP chief argues a recent defamation decision conflicts with Commonwealth legal tradition that bars governments from suing citizens for defamation.
Malaysia's Home Ministry is ramping up enforcement against synthetic drugs, particularly methamphetamine and fentanyl, following record arrests and seizures. The government is also considering legislative amendments to address emerging drug threats.
A total of 885 residents from rural areas in Sarawak's Julau constituency have completed the Class B2 Probationary Driving Licence Assistance Programme, enabling them to purchase fuel at subsidised rates.
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Police in Mukah have arrested four men suspected of involvement in illegal cockfighting, confiscating fighting cocks and gambling paraphernalia in an enforcement operation targeting underground animal gaming networks.
A fitness facility owner in Kuching is raising awareness about the role of muscle-strength training in protecting elderly Malaysians from falls and injuries, noting that public understanding remains low despite the nation's ageing demographic.