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Sarawakian artiste's Bidayuh-themed music video earns bronze at VIMA awards
11+ hour, 33+ min ago (296+ words) KUCHING (June 12): Sarawakian singer Carrie Geres has earned international recognition after her music video Dayung Bidayuh (2026 Remix) secured the Bronze Crystal Award in the Best Music Video category at the VIMA Music Awards 2026. The achievement places the Bidayuh-themed music video…...
Balance of sports and studies key to success, says Bawang Assan rep
11+ hour, 43+ min ago (245+ words) SIBU (June 12): The ability to balance sports, academics and co-curricular activities will shape students into becoming responsible and successful individuals, said Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh. The Bawang Assan assemblyman described a well-rounded student as one who excels academically, is…...
World Cup fever grips Sarawak as fans back favourite international teams
11+ hour, 46+ min ago (769+ words) KUCHING (June 12): As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off today in North America, football fans across Sarawak are once again rallying behind their adopted national teams, continuing a long-standing Malaysian tradition of supporting global football powerhouses in the absence of…...
Sibu MP calls for urgent review of Air Borneo operations amid flight disruptions
14+ hour, 14+ min ago (393+ words) Ling says public frustration has reached a "boiling point" due to frequent sudden delays and last-minute cancellations. SIBU (June 11): Sibu MP Oscar Ling has called on Air Borneo's management to conduct an immediate and comprehensive review of its operations following…...
MSSM Aquatic Championships debutant Anson Chiu breaks 12-year record as Sarawak adds to medal tally
16+ hour, 25+ min ago (342+ words) A memorable MSSM debut for Chiu who claimed gold and rewrote the boys" 13-15 200m breaststroke record at the 58th MSSM Aquatic Championships in Ipoh. IPOH (June 11): IPOH (June 11): When Anson Chiu Wei Kiet climbed out of the pool after the boys" 13-15 200m breaststroke…...
Air Borneo ramps up efforts to restore flight operations after disruptions
16+ hour, 51+ min ago (396+ words) Air Borneo says its maintenance teams and partners were intensifying efforts to complete the required work, while ensuring all aircraft meet strict operational and safety standards before returning to service. KUCHING (June 11): Air Borneo has outlined a series of measures…...
Sabah aims for 600ha avocado orchards by 2035
18+ hour, 26+ min ago (260+ words) KENINGAU (June 11): Sabah aims to expand its avocado cultivation area to 600ha by 2035 as part of efforts to strengthen the state's high-value crop industry. Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry Datuk Jamawi Jaafar said Sabah currently has 318ha of avocado orchards,…...
Miri water disruption: 6, 000 cartons of bottled water brought in to meet demand, says Lee
21+ hour, 12+ min ago (335+ words) MIRI (June 11): A total of 6, 000 cartons of bottled water has been brought into Miri to help meet the needs of residents affected by water supply disruptions caused by repair works on a leaking main pipeline at Mile 7, Jalan Miri'Bintulu, said…...
FIFA boss Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, brushes off visa row
1+ day, 24+ min ago (687+ words) MEXICO CITY (June 11): FIFA President Gianni Infantino brushed off criticism over World Cup visa issues and sky-high ticket prices on Wednesday in a defiant eve-of-tournament press conference. Speaking in Mexico City ahead of the World Cup's opening game at the…...
Heavy rain in Bintulu town leads to flooding in several areas, chaos on morning commute (Video)
1+ day, 18+ min ago (104+ words) BINTULU (June 11): Several roads and residential areas here have been inundated following heavy rain since early Thursday morning. The downpour caused flash floods in a number of low-lying areas, with floodwaters rising rapidly and affecting traffic flow on several roads…...