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

MMEA detains recreational boat for trespassing near oil platform off Kuala Miri | Borneo Post Online MIRI (April 10): The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Miri detained a recreational boat on Thursday for trespassing into a restricted area around an oil platform in waters off Kuala Miri. MMEA Miri director Capt Mohd Khairol Anuar Saad said the boat was detained around 11.30am at approximately 22.4 nautical miles northwest of Kuala MiriRead More

#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

Tourism Ministry allocates RM850,000 for Miri park, Niah National Park infrastructure upgrades | Borneo Post Online MIRI (April 10): A total of RM850,000 has been approved by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture to upgrade and maintain key facilities at Taman Awam Miri and improve infrastructure near Niah Nati...

#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

Occupational health awareness programme reaches rural Lubok Antu community | Borneo Post Online KUCHING (April 10): A community outreach initiative has brought occupational health and safety awareness to rural residents at Rumah Ngindang, Rantau Kemayau Manis in Lubok Antu. Held in conjunction w...

#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

MoE: 300 hostel assistant wardens appointed to ease workload of teachers | Borneo Post Online PUTRAJAYA (April 10): A total of 300 MySTEP Hostel Assistant Wardens (MyPWA) have been appointed effective April 1 and will be deployed across boarding schools nationwide, the Ministry of Education (MoE) announced. In a statement, the MoE said the initiative, introduced as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen safety in residential school environments, also aimsRead More

MoE said the initiative is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen safety in residential school environments. www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/10/m... #malaysia #theborneopost

Embrace modernisation to improve healthcare services, S’wak assistant medical officers told | Borneo Post Online BINTULU (April 10): Assistant Medical Officers (AMOs) in Sarawak have been urged to embrace modernisation, strengthen professional competencies and uphold compassion in delivering quality healthcare services in line with evolving demands post-pandemic demands. Sarawak chief AMO Samsuri Md Isa said the role of AMOs has become increasingly critical as the healthcare system undergoes transformation. “HealthcareRead More

#sarawak Sarawak chief AMO Samsuri Md Isa said the role of AMOs has become increasingly critical as the healthcare system undergoes transformation. www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/10/e... #assistantmedicalofficer #bintulu #theborneopost

SEDC marks 55 years of driving Sarawak’s economic growth | Borneo Post Online KUCHING (April 10): Marking 55 years of advancing Sarawak’s socio-economic transformation, the Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) celebrated its legacy of impact at the ‘Serambi Syawal’ Open House 2026 that reflected gratitude for past achievements and commitment to future growth. Held at a leading hotel here, the Hari Raya Aidilfitri gathering brought together SEDC staff,Read More

#sarawak Tan Sri Datuk Amar Abdul Aziz Husain said SEDC has evolved into strategic sectors such as renewable energy, hydrogen development, tourism, as well as digital and green economy. www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/10/s... #sarawakeconomicdevelopmentcorporation #theborneopost

Invest up to 5 pct in human capital development, S’wak deputy minister tells cooperatives | Borneo Post Online BINTULU (April 10): Progressive organisations should allocate at least three to five per cent of their annual financial resources towards human capital development, including training, education and leadership competency enhancement, to ensure the sustainability of cooperatives. Sarawak Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Dr Ripin Lamat said some cooperatives still regard trainingRead More

#sarawak Datuk Dr Ripin Lamat said some cooperatives still regard training as a cost rather than a strategic investment. www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/10/i... #training #theborneopost

30 federal projects in Borneo states expected to be completed in 2026, says Ahmad Maslan | Borneo Post Online KUCHING (April 9): An estimated 30 development projects under the federal government in Sabah and Sarawak are expected to be completed within this year, said Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan. The Deputy Works Minister said the projects, evenly distributed between the two states, consist mainly of school buildings. “Most of these are education-related projects, including schoolsRead More

#sarawak Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said the projects consist mainly of school buildings. www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/09/3... #theborneopost

RM3,000 fine for Petra Jaya man who hurled petrol bomb as threat | Borneo Post Online KUCHING (April 9): A 23-year-old man was fined RM3,000 in default 10 months’ jail by the Magistrates’ Court here for threatening another man by hurling a petrol bomb at the latter’s house. Magistrate Nursyaheeqa Nazwa Radzali convicted Sulaiman Mohamat on his own guilty plea to a charge under Section 506 of the Penal Code readRead More

#sarawak The man had received RM100 from another individual to carry out the act as a form of intimidation. www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/09/r... #petrajayakuching #CourtNews #theborneopost

Pregnant saleswoman fined RM800 for selling unregistered cosmetics in Papar | Borneo Post Online KOTA KINABALU (April 9): The Sessions Court here has fined a pregnant shop worker RM800 in default 14 days’ jail for selling unregistered cosmetic products. Judge Amir Shah Amir Hassan imposed the fine on Hamizah Hassan, 23, after she pleaded guilty to an offence under Regulation 7 (1)(a) of the Control of Drugs and CosmeticRead More

#sabah The woman committed the offence at a shop in Benoni, Papar on July 4, 2024. www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/09/p... #paparsabah #CourtNews #theborneopost

Penampang eatery owner fined RM20,000 for stealing electricity | Borneo Post Online KOTA KINABALU (April 9): An eatery operator was fined RM20,000 in default six months’ jail by the Sessions Court here for dishonestly using electricity last year by bypassing the cut-out fuse linked to the premises’ fuse box. Andrew Mali, 58, pleaded guilty before Judge Amir Shah Amir Hassan to a charge under Sub-Section 61(3)(c) ofRead More

#sabah The operator dishonestly used electricity by bypassing the cut-out fuse linked to the premises’ fuse box. www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/09/p... #CourtNews #Penampang #theborneopost

Duo acquitted of trafficking meth at Kuching bus terminal in 2022 | Borneo Post Online KUCHING (April 9): The High Court here discharged and acquitted two men of trafficking 717.5 grammes of methamphetamine at a bus terminal at Jalan Penrissen here nearly four years ago. Judge Datuk Faridz Gohim Abdullah ruled that the prosecution had failed to establish a prima facie case against Ho Chee Leong, 33, and Low ChingRead More

#sarawak Judge Datuk Faridz Gohim Abdullah ruled that the prosecution had failed to establish a prima facie case against Ho Chee Leong, 33, and Low Ching Soon, 36. www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/09/d... #CourtNews #theborneopost

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Hundreds bid farewell to drowned teacher trainee Joey Ling in Sibu | Borneo Post Online SIBU (April 9): Hundreds of mourners gathered at Bukit Lima Funeral Parlour here to pay their last respects to teacher trainee Joey Ling Lin Siang, who tragically drowned last Saturday. The 20-year-ol...

#sarawak Joey Ling Lin Siang and fellow trainee Christopher Ling from Kuching died during an IPG Perlis-organised kayaking programme at Pantai Merdeka, Sungai Petani, Kedah. www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/09/h... #sibusarawak #theborneopost