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Kapit will host Sarawak's state National Day celebration on August 30-31, with events designed to promote patriotism and national unity. The occasion will be attended by Sarawak Governor Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
Malaysia's Cabinet has approved the transfer of the Rajang Area Security Command site in Sibu to Sarawak, comprising over 3,600 hectares across four locations, marking continued federal-state cooperation under the Malaysia Agreement 1963.
A fatal road accident in Sibu claimed two lives when a vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a roadside drain. Emergency services recovered the victims from the submerged car.
Former minister Khairy Jamaluddin has called for a court-based resolution to the Petronas-Sarawak oil and gas dispute, emphasising that legal certainty is essential for industry stability across the region.
AirBorneo has begun jet operations with its inaugural Kuching–Kuala Lumpur service, operated by Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Sarawak Premier Abang Johari travelled on the maiden flight, emphasising the airline's role in connecting the state economically.
More than 10,000 participants from Sarawak's diverse ethnic communities gathered in Sibu for the Sarawak Day Unity Walk 2026, marching through the city centre in a show of solidarity and patriotism ahead of evening celebrations.
Malaysian authorities have detained a foreign national at Miri airport in Sarawak following allegations of involvement in an ATM skimming scheme affecting Brunei. The suspect was apprehended based on a request from Brunei law enforcement.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has highlighted Sarawak's cultural diversity and inter-communal harmony as vital forces binding Malaysia together, ahead of next year's Sarawak Day celebrations in Sibu.
AirBorneo has apologised for a technical fault that delayed Flight MY5004 from Kuala Lumpur to Kuching on July 20, assuring passengers that safety remains paramount.
Sarawak Customs officers have thwarted a significant drug smuggling operation at Kuching International Airport, apprehending two suspects connected to narcotics valued at RM1.32 million during an enforcement action on July 9.
Sarawak's new state airline AirBorneo has commenced operations, with Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof highlighting its role in addressing high airfare costs and strengthening regional connectivity across tourism, trade, and investment sectors.
Hong Kong authorities arrested a 19-year-old Sarawakian on suspicion of attempting to smuggle three kilogrammes of cannabis. Malaysian police believe the teenager was recruited by a drug syndicate to serve as a drug mule, highlighting growing transnational trafficking networks.
A three-decade-old ferry service linking Labuan to Lawas, Sarawak has halted operations for three months beginning July 14, citing unresolved diesel shortages and climbing operational expenses that have rendered current passenger fares unsustainable.
The Sarawak Media Conference 2026 will bring together 800 media practitioners, academics, policymakers and students to examine media trust, governance and digital transformation challenges in an increasingly AI-driven landscape.
Sibu Municipal Council will add a five to ten-minute grace period before issuing parking penalties and launch a Senior Citizen Parking Pass from August, responding to widespread criticism of its smart parking system.
Malaysian police have arrested a 26-year-old man and seized RM6.19 million in frozen pork products lacking valid import permits during a raid at a Miri warehouse in Sarawak.
Miri police have seized RM6.19 million worth of frozen pork from a warehouse following an overnight raid targeting illegal imports, with one local resident arrested for alleged permit violations.
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AirBorneo has committed to maintaining a fixed RM375 all-in one-way Economy fare on its Kuala Lumpur–Kuching route year-round, addressing longstanding complaints about high airfares between Peninsular Malaysia and Sarawak.
Sarawak's RM1 billion Cancer Centre project will commence construction in early 2027 once contractors are selected. The 310-bed facility will be built adjacent to the Sarawak Heart Centre.
Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof unveiled 52 Cakna MADANI projects valued at RM9.46 million across Sarawak to address coastal and riverbank erosion alongside flood prevention, complementing RM3.834 billion in comprehensive flood mitigation initiatives.
The federal government is engaged in negotiations with Sarawak to raise the state's special grant allocation under the Malaysia Agreement 1963, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed.
Malaysia's Home Ministry is mounting an aggressive campaign against synthetic drugs, deploying advanced technology and multi-agency taskforces. Over 238,000 arrests have been made since 2023 as authorities target emerging threats including fentanyl and locally-known psychoactive pills.
Home Minister Saifuddin has clarified that officers from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission are not under investigation regarding the disappearance of Sarawakian businesswoman Pamela Ling, who went missing en route to MACC headquarters.
Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari has indicated the state would accept a larger special grant under Article 112D of the Federal Constitution, contingent upon the federal government's financial capacity to support the increase.
Malaysia's Higher Education Ministry is advancing plans for a 700-bed residential college in Betong, Sarawak, aimed at expanding TVET access in rural regions and supporting two polytechnic institutions.
Over 885 residents from rural Julau have successfully obtained Class B2 Probationary Driving Licences, qualifying them for subsidised motorcycle fuel under a government assistance scheme.
Fitness experts are calling for greater awareness of muscle-strength training among Malaysia's elderly population, warning that falls remain a serious health concern requiring preventive action.