Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation launches new integrated operations hub to boost state’s digital service delivery | Borneo Post Online KUCHING (April 15): The Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) has launched a new integrated operations facility aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and strengthening digital service deliver...

#sarawak The new premises houses SDEC's Network Operation Centre, Technical Operation Centre, expanded IR4.0 Prototyping Lab, and dedicated storage facilities. www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/15/s... #kuchingsarawak #DigitalEconomy #theborneopost

Premier tells Bintulu Port to shape future of how trade is conducted | Borneo Post Online KUCHING (April 15): Bintulu Port has been told to chart a bold and forward-looking path as it enters its next phase of growth following three decades of development. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Aba...

#sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Bintulu Port’s importance will continue to grow, requiring not only expansion in capacity but also enhancement in capability. www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/15/p... #bintuluportholdingsberhad #theborneopost

Abang Jo: Proposed Samalaju-Kidurong-Bintulu rail link system undergoing feasibility study | Borneo Post Online KUCHING (April 15): A series of new infrastructural and technological developments are set to transform Bintulu Port into a modern, integrated, and future-ready maritime hub, said the Premier. Datuk P...

#sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the rail system would form a three-satellite network designed to enhance the movement of goods and people. www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/15/a... #bintulu #samalaju #kidurong #theborneopost

High diesel prices prove Sarawak is future-proofing economy with alternative energy, says Premier | Borneo Post Online KUCHING (April 15): Sarawak’s early push into alternative energy has placed the state on the right track, especially as global diesel prices continue to surge amid geopolitical tensions, said Datuk Pa...

#sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak is no longer merely exploring alternative energy but is already positioning itself as a player in renewable and green energy. www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/15/h... #alternativeenergy #greenenergy #theborneopost

Initial exam found Zara unconscious but breathing normally, inquest hears | Borneo Post Online KOTA KINABALU (April 14): The Coroner’s Court here was on Tuesday told that an initial check on Zara Qairina Mahathir found her to be unconscious but breathing normally. Testifying before Coroner Amir...

#sabah Medical assistant Mohd Faiszal Md Saimi testified that a Glasgow Coma Scale test on Zara Qairina Mahathir was 3/15, which is the lowest possible score. www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/14/i... #zaraqairinamahathir #theborneopost

Zahid: Transferring RM3.47 bln rural water supply projects to Sarawak govt ‘game changer’, will accelerate delivery | Borneo Post Online KUCHING (April 14): The transfer of 80 rural water supply projects in Sarawak to the state government has been described as a “game changer” that will accelerate implementation and resolve long-standi...

#sarawak Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the decision reflects the federal government’s strong commitment to work closely with Sarawak to ensure clean water supply reaches rural communities without further delay. www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/14/z... #watersupply #theborneopost

Cops bust Miri drug trafficking syndicate, seize 33.85kg ecstasy | Borneo Post Online MIRI (April 14): Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) personnel from the Sarawak Police Contingent busted a drug trafficking syndicate here early this month following two separate raids....

#sarawak Miri police chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said the seized drugs were worth RM634,687.50 and could have supplied 4,010 users. www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/14/c... #drugtrafficking #MiriSarawak #theborneopost

Ripin: 65 pct of first Sarawak Youth Startup cohort still running ventures, some earning over RM80,000 monthly | Borneo Post Online KUCHING (April 14): The Sarawak Youth Startup (SYStartup) programme is proving to be an effective platform in nurturing young entrepreneurs across the state, said Datuk Dr Ripin Lamat. The Deputy Mini...

#sarawak Datuk Dr Ripin Lamat said the initiative has already trained 425 youths under Cohort 1 and 2, with Cohort 3 expected to take in another 200 to 300 participants. www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/14/r... #YouthEntrepreneurship #theborneopost

Madani Rahmah Sales Programme records over 7 mln transactions in Q1 2026 | Borneo Post Online PADAWAN (April 14): A total of 7,387,213 transactions were recorded under the Madani Rahmah Sales Programme (PJRM), involving 7,320 series, nationwide from Jan 1 to March 31 this year. Minister of Dom...

#sarawak Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said in Sarawak, 761,398 transactions across 775 series were recorded during the same period. www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/14/m... #madanirahmah #theborneopost

Report petrol station fuel shortages to ministry, says Armizan | Borneo Post Online PADAWAN (April 14): Members of the public have been called on to report petrol stations experiencing fuel shortages to the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN). Minister Datuk Armizan ...

#sarawak Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali made the call following isolated fuel supply disruption cases at several stations in Peninsular Malaysia. www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/14/r... #FuelSupply #theborneopost

Coroner’s Court yet to determine date to complete inquest into Zara’s death | Borneo Post Online KOTA KINABALU (April 13): The Coroner’s Court here has yet to finalise a date for the completion of the inquest into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir. Coroner Amir Shah Amir Hassan said however the ...

#sabah However, Coroner Amir Shah Amir Hassan said the court had already fixed for hearings to continue until June. www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/13/c... #ZaraQairinaMahathir #theborneopost

Senior forensic pathologist testifies Zara’s injuries consistent with fall from height | Borneo Post Online KOTA KINABALU (April 13): A senior forensic pathologist told the Coroner’s Court here that Zara Qairina Mahathir’s injuries were consistent with a fall from height. Datuk Seri Dr Bhupinder Singh Jeswa...

#sabah Datuk Seri Dr Bhupinder Singh Jeswant Singh was called as a witness by Student A’s legal team. www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/13/s... #ZaraQairinaMahathir #theborneopost

Kota Bharu teacher remanded over crash that killed Form 1 girl at school surau | Borneo Post Online KOTA BHARU (April 13): A 57-year-old female teacher has been remanded for two days, from today, to assist in investigations into an accident that claimed the life of a female student at the surau of S...

Nur Fatimatul Hawa Mohd Azaudin, 13, was pronounced dead at the scene after she was believed to have been struck by a vehicle driven by the teacher. www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/13/k... #malaysia #theborneopost

Miri firefighters stretched thin as multiple bushfires reported | Borneo Post Online MIRI (April 13): Firefighters here were stretched thin on Sunday as they were deployed from one location to another to contain fast-spreading bushfires. The Lutong fire station responded to five separ...

#sarawak The largest area affected was at Jalan Tudan, where a bushfire around 9pm burned through approximately 4.2 acres. www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/13/m... #MiriSarawak #bushfires #theborneopost

Palm oil tanker catches fire at Bintulu traffic light intersection | Borneo Post Online BINTULU (April 13): A tanker carrying palm oil caught fire at a traffic light intersection on the Bintulu-Miri coastal road on Sunday. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), an emergency call...

#sarawak The fire involved the rear left tyre section of the tanker. www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/13/p... #VehicleFire #bintulusarawak #theborneopost

#sarawak Bomba received the first report from Sarikei at 3.14am, while the second report from Sibu came in at 3.38am. www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/13/e... #VehicleFire #sarikeisarawak #sibusarawak #theborneopost

#sarawak The Mini Agrofest will be held in Limbang, Kapit, Dalat, Sebauh, Serian, Santubong, Pakan, and Spaoh. www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/13/m... #agriculture #theborneopost

#sarawak Dato Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said Sarawak must ensure that the state is able to rely on itself and become more dependable in its own food production. www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/13/d... #foodsecurity #theborneopost

Jamawi: Reviving idle paddy fields, upgrading irrigation systems among Sabah govt’s efforts to increase rice self-sufficiency | Borneo Post Online TELUPID (April 10): Sabah is focussing on upgrading irrigation systems and reviving idle paddy fields to raise its rice self-sufficiency level (SSL). Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry Minister Datuk Jamawi Jaafar said this followed an engagement session to finalise the design concept for the construction and upgrading of irrigation and drainage infrastructure at the TrusanRead More

#sabah Datuk Jamawi Jaafar said developing about 4,000ha of idle paddy fields could increase the SSL by at least 20 per cent. www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/10/j... #ricesupply #theborneopost

#sabah Datuk Jamawi Jaafar said the current shortage was partly due to wholesalers failing to collect stock that had already been purchased. www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/10/s... #ricesupply #theborneopost

#sarawak The man and his wife had been living separately for about two months due to marital issues. www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/10/j... #CourtNews #theborneopost

Sabah working to restore KK-Japan direct flights, says Jafry | Borneo Post Online KOTA KINABALU (April 10): Sabah is pushing for the restoration of direct flights between Kota Kinabalu and Japan as part of efforts to revive tourist arrivals from the East Asian nation, said Datuk Ja...

#sabah Datuk Jafry Ariffin pointed out Japanese tourist arrivals have declined in recent years due to the lack of direct air links. www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/10/s... #DirectFlights #kkjapan #theborneopost

#sarawak Police found 936 obscene videos and 4,035 pornographic images in the boy’s smartphone. www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/10/1... #CourtNews #bausarawak #theborneopost

Structured development plan to raise incomes in Bukit Saban, says Uggah | Borneo Post Online BETONG (April 10): Bukit Saban is being positioned for holistic development that will not only drive economic growth but also emphasise social inclusivity and environmental sustainability in line with Sarawak’s 2030 aspirations. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the comprehensive and structured development plan aims to raise the people’s income through a focusRead More

#sarawak Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the comprehensive and structured development plan will focus on tourism, modern agriculture, digital economy, and human capital development. www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/10/s... #betongsarawak #BukitSaban #theborneopost

#sarawak MMEA Miri director Capt Mohd Khairol Anuar Saad said the boat was carrying out fishing activities within a 500-metre radius of the oil platform. www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/10/m... #MiriSarawak #theborneopost

E-hailing driver killed in crash near Marudi junction, 3-year-old son sustains minor injuries | Borneo Post Online MIRI (April 10): An e-hailing driver was killed, while his young son sustained minor injuries after the vehicle they were travelling in skidded off-road and overturned near Marudi junction on the Pan Borneo Highway on Thursday. Jasper Kalang Ayup, 39, was pronounced dead at the scene due to severe injuries, while his three-year-son escaped withRead More

#sarawak Miri police chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said the driver is believed to have lost control of the vehicle, causing it to veer off to the left side of the road and crash into a guardrail. www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/10/e... #MiriSarawak #theborneopost

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www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/10/s... #sarawak #rabiesvaccine #theborneopost

#sarawak Mukah police chief DSP Muhamad Rizal Alias said the incident occurred at around 1.40am when the victim was driving by herself from Bintulu to Sibu. www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/10/k... #theborneopost

#sarawak Chiew Choon Man said Niah National Park is one of the most renowned tourism assets in Miri, and the infrastructure upgrades will enhance accessibility and improve the overall visitor experience. www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/10/t... #NiahNationalPark #MiriSarawak #theborneopost

#sarawak The programme in conjunction with the upcoming 24th Asian Congress on Occupational Health 2026 gathered about 200 participants from the longhouse and nearby communities. www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/10/o... #lubokantu #theborneopost