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A science and biology teacher with 25 years of service at SMK Bau in Kuching was found dead in the school's female teachers' toilet on Tuesday morning. Authorities have classified the death as sudden pending autopsy results.
Malaysia's 2026 Malaysia Day celebration will take place at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching in Sarawak, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil announced following initial planning discussions with state officials.
Police in Sibu apprehended three local men following a vehicle chase. The arrest comes as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the pursuit and alleged offences.
Malaysian authorities have confirmed the detention of three Sarawakians in Thailand following the seizure of 87 kilogrammes of methamphetamine. The case highlights ongoing drug trafficking challenges across Southeast Asia's borders.
Two people have died in a traffic accident in Sibu after their vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a roadside drain. Firefighters recovered both victims from the submerged car.
Former minister Khairy Jamaluddin has called for the Petronas-Sarawak dispute to be resolved through courts rather than political channels, arguing that legal clarity is essential for the oil and gas sector's stability.
Malaysia's Registry of Societies will launch its 2026 MADANI Adopted Village and School programmes in Kampung Pendam, Sarawak on August 1, investing RM600,000 to improve community facilities and educational infrastructure.
Over 10,000 Sarawakians representing multiple ethnic communities marched through Sibu in a unity walk celebrating Sarawak Day 2026, symbolising camaraderie and patriotic spirit across the state.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has highlighted Sarawak's multicultural harmony and spirit of togetherness as vital forces binding Malaysia together, marking the annual Sarawak Day celebration on July 22.
Sarawak Customs Department has intercepted a significant drug trafficking operation at Kuching International Airport, seizing contraband valued at RM1.32 million and placing two individuals under arrest during the enforcement action.
Authorities at Kuching airport have arrested two men attempting to smuggle drugs valued at RM1.32 million. The pair arrived on a flight from Johor Bahru on July 9 and were intercepted during customs procedures.
The Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued severe weather warnings for thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds affecting numerous districts across Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak until 5 pm.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof welcomed AirBorneo Airways' inaugural flight from Kuching to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, with Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg on board. The state-owned carrier begins twice-daily service with fares from RM375.
The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development has launched KasihnITa in Sarawak, bringing together government agencies to support single mothers through financial management training, legal advice, and welfare assistance.
Hong Kong authorities have detained a 19-year-old from Sarawak after discovering approximately 3kg of cannabis at the airport. Malaysian police believe the teenager was recruited by a drug syndicate to transport the narcotics.
Police believe a 19-year-old from Sarawak arrested in Hong Kong was recruited by a drug syndicate as a courier. The teenager was caught attempting to smuggle three kilogrammes of cannabis buds, raising alarm about syndicate networks targeting Malaysian youth.
Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has urged media organisations to balance press freedom with ethical responsibility, warning that artificial intelligence and digital technology can be misused without proper safeguards.
The Sarawak Media Conference 2026 will convene approximately 800 media professionals, academics, policymakers and students to examine pressing issues of media credibility, institutional governance and the impact of digital innovation on journalism.
Miri police conducted a raid on a warehouse and arrested a local man while seizing frozen pork products valued at RM6.19 million suspected of being imported illegally without valid authorisation.
Sibu Municipal Council will introduce a grace period and senior citizen parking pass for its smart parking system following widespread complaints about rapid penalty issuance and technical glitches since full implementation.
Police have seized RM6.19 million worth of frozen pork products from a Miri warehouse in an operation targeting illegal food imports lacking proper documentation, with one suspect arrested.