Sarawak
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- 2026-11-06 regulatory Sarawak will hold state elections on December 12, with nominations on November 28 and early voting on December 8. source
- 2026-10-23 regulatory The state assembly of Malaysia's Sarawak region was dissolved, triggering state elections. source
- 2026-09-07 regulatory Malaysia lifted the haze emergency in Sarawak state due to improving air quality, though pollution levels remain high in some areas. source
- 2026-09-04 regulatory Malaysia declared an emergency in Serian, Sarawak, due to severe haze pollution. source
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Malaysia's Sarawak region schedules December 12 state election amid autonomy push
Malaysia's Sarawak region is set to hold state elections on December 12, with nominations opening on November 28 and early voting on December 8. The incumbent Global Positioning System (GPS) party is campaigning to reta…
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SoftBank plans $50B AI investment in Malaysia
SoftBank Group is reportedly considering a substantial $50 billion investment in Malaysia, primarily focused on artificial intelligence and data center development. This potential investment, discussed between SoftBank'…
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Malaysia's Sarawak region heads to polls amid federal political pressure
Malaysia's oil-rich Sarawak region is heading to state elections, with the ruling Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) coalition seeking a renewed mandate. Premier Abang Johari Openg announced the dissolution of the state assem…
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Teen live-streams axe attack on teacher in Malaysian classroom
A 16-year-old student in Kuching, Sarawak, was arrested after live-streaming an axe attack on a teacher and classmates. The incident occurred at a private school, where the student entered a classroom and attacked the t…
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Malaysia struggles to retain doctors in Borneo states despite welcome efforts
Malaysia is facing a significant challenge in retaining doctors in its eastern states of Sabah and Sarawak. Despite efforts to welcome new medical officers with public displays and permanent post offers, over one-third …
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Malaysian Medical Association flags high doctor no-show rates in Sabah, Sarawak
The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has voiced serious concerns regarding a high rate of medical officers failing to report for their assigned permanent positions in Sabah and Sarawak. To address this issue and impr…
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Southeast Asia misses haze-free goal amid ongoing environmental crisis
Southeast Asia has failed to meet its 2020 goal of eliminating transboundary haze, a persistent environmental issue exacerbated by fires in regions like Kalimantan. The haze significantly impacts public health, causing …
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Indonesia schools shift to remote learning amid severe haze crisis
Schools in Palembang, Indonesia, have transitioned to remote learning due to severe haze from forest and peatland fires. This measure affects over 250,000 students and is a response to air pollution levels deemed unheal…
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Malaysia 'Flying Doctor' Helicopter Crash Kills Five
A helicopter belonging to Malaysia's "flying doctor" service crashed in Sarawak, resulting in the deaths of all five individuals on board. The passengers included a pilot and four ministry staff, comprising a medical of…
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Malaysia lifts haze emergency in Sarawak amid ongoing pollution concerns
Malaysia has lifted a haze emergency in Sarawak, a state on Borneo island, due to improving air quality. However, authorities caution that pollution levels in some districts, particularly Serian and Samarahan, remain at…
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Malaysian entrepreneurs aim to make traditional tuak rice wine a national success
Young Malaysians are working to elevate the traditional rice wine, tuak, from its roots in Sarawak, East Malaysia, to national success. Entrepreneurs like Raffly Langi are adapting family recipes for the Klang Valley ma…
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Malaysia declares emergency in Sarawak town due to severe haze from Indonesian fires
Malaysia has declared an emergency in Serian, Sarawak, due to severe haze pollution reaching an Air Pollutant Index (API) of 521. This hazardous level, significantly impacting the town and its capital Kuching, is attrib…
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Indonesian wildfires cause hazardous air quality in Malaysia · 1 source tracked
Wildfires in Indonesia have caused hazardous air quality in Malaysia, particularly in the Bornean state of Sarawak. The Air Pollutant Index (API) reached critical levels, exceeding 400 in Serian, prompting school closur…
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Malaysia moves National Day speech indoors due to severe cross-border haze
Malaysia has moved its National Day speech indoors due to severe cross-border haze, primarily caused by wildfires in Indonesia. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will deliver his address from a convention center instead of t…
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Malaysian commando adrift 15 hours in South China Sea after training mishap
A Malaysian commando, Senior Seaman Michael Coccon Johen, recounted his harrowing experience of being adrift in the South China Sea for 15 hours. The incident occurred when a parachute training exercise went awry due to…
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Malaysia and Indonesia to collaborate on cloud seeding to combat regional haze
Malaysia has received official permission from Indonesia to conduct cloud seeding operations in Indonesian airspace as part of a joint effort to combat regional haze. This agreement comes as both nations prepare to inte…
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Malaysia's Sarawak closes nearly 600 schools amid severe haze
Nearly 600 schools in Malaysia's Sarawak region were closed due to severe air pollution, impacting approximately 200,000 students. Air quality in several districts reached "very unhealthy" levels, with readings in some …
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Indonesia seizes 2.6 tonnes of meth from Tanzanian-flagged ship
Indonesian authorities have intercepted the MV Rain Maker, a vessel sailing under a false name, and seized approximately 2.6 tonnes of liquid methamphetamine. The ship, flagged in Tanzania, was apprehended near Bengkali…
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Indonesian wildfires cause haze return in Malaysia
Wildfires in Indonesia have caused a return of haze to parts of Malaysia, specifically Sarawak and Selangor. The air pollution index in these regions has reached unhealthy levels, prompting authorities to advise residen…
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Malaysia aligns diesel prices nationwide with new subsidy program
Malaysia is implementing a nationwide diesel subsidy program, aligning diesel prices across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak. The subsidy will be administered through a MyKad-based system, similar to the existing…