Tag: Sarawak
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Sarawak state assembly to be dissolved on Oct 26, paving way for election within 60 days
The dissolution of the Sarawak state assembly follows a series of state elections across Malaysia over the past year, including in Sabah, Johor and Negeri Sembilan, with Melaka set to head to the polls on Nov 14.
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Middle East energy shock puts greater ASEAN cooperation in focus
Speaking to CNA’s Roland Lim at the Gastech 2026 energy conference in Bangkok, government and industry leaders said countries will need more diverse energy supplies and stronger regional links as disruptions expose Asia’s vulnerability to supply shocks.
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Sarawak steps up monitoring of orangutans as haze and heat persist
At the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, rangers have stepped up surveillance in recent weeks, using drones to monitor hotspots and assess how the haze and hot weather could be affecting the primates, a major draw for Sarawak’s ecotourism industry.
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Hot, dry spell in Sarawak to persist into next month as haze lingers, water levels fall
For weeks, residents have endured scorching daytime temperatures and choking haze.
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Helicopter crash in Sarawak kills pilot and 4 medical staff on ‘flying doctor’ service
An Air Accident Investigation Bureau team is expected to arrive in Miri at 2pm on Wednesday (Sep 9) to assist with investigations.
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Malaysia lifts emergency declaration in Sarawak district as fire haze eases, though air quality still poor
Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar gave his consent to end the state of emergency in Serian based on advice from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Openg.
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‘Worried’ and ‘confused’: Sarawakians grapple with worst haze since 2019
Among Malaysian states, Sarawak has been the worst hit by transboundary haze linked to forest fires in neighbouring Indonesia. CNA speaks to locals and businesses in the Borneo state to find out how they are coping.
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Malaysia declares state of emergency in Sarawak’s Serian after air pollutant index exceeds 500
Serian recorded an air pollutant index reading of 515 as of 5pm on Friday after haze there worsened overnight. Readings above 400 are classified as “very hazardous”.
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Sarawak orders two-day school closures as haze worsens, affecting around 200,000 students
Nearly 600 schools are closed as the East Malaysian state records “very unhealthy” air pollutant index levels.
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AirBorneo says newly launched Singapore-Kuching flights 80% booked for Chinese New Year, eyes ASEAN expansion
The Sarawak state-owned carrier plans to expand its fleet and regional network, says chief executive officer Megat Ardian Aminuddin.
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