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Thai authorities arrested three Sarawakians in Hat Yai with 87kg of crystal methamphetamine valued at RM4.3 million. Malaysian police have confirmed their identities and regional origins amid ongoing regional drug trafficking concerns.
Malaysia's Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation has launched the National Science Week Carnival 2026 in Sarawak, aiming to bring science and technology education to remote rural communities and foster innovation culture nationwide.
A tragic accident in Sibu, Sarawak claimed two lives when a vehicle skidded off Jalan Sungai Bidut and plunged into a roadside drain. Emergency responders recovered both victims from the submerged car.
Khairy Jamaluddin argues that the Petronas-Sarawak resource dispute should be settled through judicial channels rather than political negotiations, emphasizing the need for regulatory certainty in Malaysia's energy sector.
Serian in Sarawak has recorded an unhealthy Air Pollutant Index reading of 153, with authorities warning of potential transboundary haze as the Southwest Monsoon continues through September.
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The Galen Centre condemns a five-year prison sentence imposed on a young Indonesian woman in Sarawak for attempting to self-induce an abortion, arguing it reflects systemic failures in healthcare access, legal support, and social protection rather than justice.
Malaysia's Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development has expanded its KasihnITa single mothers support programme to Sarawak, providing integrated advisory services on financial management, legal rights and welfare assistance.
A 19-year-old from Sarawak has been arrested in Hong Kong on suspicion of attempting to smuggle three kilogrammes of cannabis. Malaysian authorities believe the teenager was deliberately recruited by organised crime networks to transport drugs across borders.
Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has called for the media to balance press freedom with ethical responsibility as artificial intelligence and digital technology transform journalism, emphasising that ethics must guide technological use.
Malaysian police have seized RM6.19 million worth of frozen pork products at a Miri warehouse following an enforcement operation targeting illegally imported goods without proper documentation or halal certification.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has disclosed that Putrajaya is engaged in talks with Sarawak regarding a potential increase to the state's special grant allocated under the Malaysia Agreement 1963, signalling renewed federal commitment to honouring constitutional obligations.
Sarawak is rolling out 52 coastal and riverbank protection projects under the Cakna MADANI Programme this year, with 12 completed and others progressing through construction phases.
Home Minister Saifuddin has clarified that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is not the subject of investigation following the disappearance of Sarawakian businesswoman Pamela Ling, who vanished en route to MACC headquarters.
Batik Air will commence twice-daily flights between Bintulu and Kuala Lumpur from July 20, responding to public pressure over reduced frequencies and rising ticket prices. The move follows negotiations between the airline and Malaysia's Tourism Minister.
More than 885 participants from rural Julau have completed the Class B2 Driving Licence Assistance Programme, enabling them to legally ride motorcycles and qualify for subsidised fuel, easing financial pressures in farming communities.
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Police in Mukah have arrested four men and confiscated roosters and gambling equipment during a raid targeting illegal cockfighting activities. The operation reflects ongoing enforcement efforts against underground gambling networks.