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With many Muslim, non-Muslim houses of worship sited together, SUPP Women’s chief questions applicability of new Jakim guidelines in S’wak
The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia’s (Jakim) guidelines on the participation of Muslims in non-Muslim religious celebrations would likely be inapplicable in Sarawak due to the close ...
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Taiwan says detects six Chinese balloons near island
Taiwan detected six Chinese balloons off the island, the defence ministry said Friday, as Beijing maintains military pressure to push its claim of sovereignty. The six balloons were spotted in the 24 ...
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Post-midnight blaze damages Sarikei house
A fire in the wee hours today damaged an empty double-storey house at Jalan Soon Chung, Mile 4 1/2 here. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations centre said the fire spread to 80 per cent of ...
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King departs for treatment abroad, says Istana Negara
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has left for medical treatment abroad. Sultan Ibrahim was accompanied by his sons, Tunku Panglima Johor Tunku Abdul Rahman Al-Haj Ibni Sultan Ibrahim and ...
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Australian reptile catchers wrangle 102 venomous snakes from backyard in Sydney
A team of Australian reptile catchers says it has topped the beloved children’s tale “The Hundred and One Dalmatians”, stumbling across a nest of 102 venomous snakes in a suburban backyard. Cory Kerew ...
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SDMC: More evacuees sheltering at temporary centres in Sibu, Bintulu
The number of evacuees at temporary evacuation centres (PPS) in Sibu and Bintulu rose slightly today. The Sarawak State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said in an update the number of evacuees at ...
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Sarawak and Indonesia to collaborate on strengthening networks in creative, cultural sectors
Sarawak and Indonesia are joining hands to explore potential collaboration for fostering stronger regional ties and enhancing support for enterprises in both states, said the Ministry for Tourism, ...
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MoF: Finalised SST scope of expansion, rate review to be gazetted in 1Q 2025
The finalised sales and service tax (SST) scope of expansion and the review of the SST rates will be gazetted through subsidiary legislation in the first quarter (1Q) of 2025 after the engagement ...
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Customs foiled 7,215 smuggling cases in 2024, total seizures at RM1.6 bln
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department foiled 7,215 smuggling cases last year, with a total seizure and tax value amounting to RM1.644 billion, an increase of 85.92 per cent compared to RM884.27 ...
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Tiong clan association to hold Lunar New Year do, AGM in Sibu this Feb 23
The Sarawak Tiong Clan Association will host a Lunar New Year gathering at Kingwood Hotel here on Feb 23. In a statement, the association said the event, commencing at 10am, is also held to honour its ...
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AADK S’wak director lauds private drug rehab centres’ efforts to help addicts
Sarawak director Abdul Hamediee Ibrahim praised private rehabilitation centres (PPPs), Kenosis Sarawak and Kenosis Women Centre, for their efforts in helping drug addicts. He stated that the ...
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RM1.1 mln suspension bridges to enhance connectivity for Penan community in Long Napir
The Penan community in Long Napir stand to benefit from the construction of two suspension bridges in Hulu Limbang with safer and more convenient river crossing, said Dato Paulus Palu Gumbang. The ...