MIRI (May 26): Telang Usan assemblyman Dato Dennis Ngau has urged authorities to implement emergency repairs after unusually heavy rainfall on May 22 caused extensive damage to roads, bridges and culverts in Baram, leaving several rural communities cut off. Among the worst-hit areas was a bridge along the main access route serving Kampung Long Sayan, [...] The post Call for urgent repair response as flood-hit Baram infra collapses appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (May 26): Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad (Cahya Mata) posted a higher revenue and profit before tax for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, supported mainly by stronger infrastructure related activities in Sarawak. The group recorded revenue of RM278.5 million in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q26), up 13.1 per cent from RM246.1 million [...] The post Cahya Mata posts higher 1Q revenue, pre-tax profit appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (May 26): Malaysias latest residential solar incentive scheme is expected to accelerate rooftop solar adoption amid rising electricity costs, according to a sector update by TA Securities Bhd (TA Research). The research house said the Sustainable Rebate & Incentive Assistance (SuRIA) Home initiative, introduced by the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (Petra), [...] The post Home solar incentives to boost residential rooftop demand appeared first on Borneo Post ..

KUCHING (May 26): The Sarawak government will study recommendations and hold further discussions with stakeholders before deciding on the proposed restructuring of the Foreign Workers Transformation Approach (FWTA) fee mechanism, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said discussions are currently ongoing between Deputy Minister in the Premier's Department (Labour, Immigration [...] The post Sarawak studying FWTA fee restructuring, says Abang Johari (Video) ..

KUCHING (May 26): Tiong Nam Logistics Holdings Bhd (Tong Nam) posted record revenue of RM965 million for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 (FY26), up 12.6 per cent from RM856.8 million a year earlier, driven by continued demand for logistics and warehousing services. Profit before tax (PBT) rose 54.3 per cent to RM54.3 million [...] The post Tiong Nam posts record FY2026 revenue of RM965 mln appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (May 26): Reach Ten Holdings Berhad (Reach Ten) posted a net profit of RM8.22 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1QFY26), compared with RM8.19 million recorded in the corresponding quarter last year. The Sarawak based telecommunications service provider said revenue for the quarter stood at RM24.31 million versus RM28.39 million previously, [...] The post Reach Ten posts RM8.22 mln net profit in 1QFY26, declares 1 sen dividend appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

PADAWAN (May 26): Almost 1.3 million hectares (ha) of Native Customary Rights (NCR) land in Sarawak have been surveyed since 2010 under the state's accelerated land measurement initiative, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. The Second Natural Resources and Urban Development Minister said the progress marked a sharp increase compared to previous [...] The post Nearly 1.3 mln ha of NCR land in Sarawak surveyed since 2010, says Awang Tengah (Video) appeared first on ..

KOTA KINABALU (May 26): An attempt to smuggle frozen chicken by declaring it as potatoes and peas was exposed when the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) seized 14 containers at the Sepanggar Port here recently. The seizure involved 404,232 kilogrammes (kg) of frozen chicken believed to have been brought in from China and [...] The post AKPS seizes 14 containers of frozen chicken falsely declared as potatoes, peas at Sepanggar Port appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

MIRI (May 26): Operating hours at immigration at entry points in northern Sarawak bordering Brunei Darussalam have been extended from today until June 2. In a notice issued on Tuesday, the Strategic Planning and Corporate Services Unit of the Sarawak Immigration Department said the extended operating hours will involve four Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security [...] The post Sarawak-Brunei border ICQS operating hours extended until June 2 appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (May 26): Statistics show an upward trend in road accidents in Samarahan Division between January and April this year compared to the same period last year, said Batang Sadong MP Rodiyah Sapiee. According to a report by Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), Rodiyah described the increase as worrying, with driver negligence identified as one [...] The post Rodiyah: Rising Samarahan road accidents worrying, driver negligence among main causes appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

PUTRAJAYA (May 26): The issuance of the new version of the Malaysian International Passport (PMA), which was scheduled to start on June 1, will be postponed to another date to be announced later. Immigration director- generalDatuk Zakaria Shaabansaid this isto ensure smooth delivery of services and that the public's experience remains at the best level. "The [...] The post Immigration DG: Rollout of new Malaysian passport postponed appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KOTA KINABALU (May 26): Undercover monitoring will be among the key enforcement approaches employed by the Sabah Road Transport Department (JPJ) during the Special Hari Raya Aidiladha Operation aimed at curbing traffic offences and reducing road accidents throughout the festive season. Sabah JPJ director Mohd Harris Ali said enforcement teams had been instructed to intensify [...] The post JPJ Sabah intensifies Aidiladha operation with undercover monitoring appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

SIBU (May 26): The Sarawak government remains committed to strengthening the state's maritime ecosystem through education, technological innovation and talent development, in its aspiration to position Sarawak as a competitive regional maritime training hub. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) Datu Adana Jed said the vision would be driven [...] The post Sarawak committed to becoming regional maritime training hub appeared first on ..

KUCHING (May 26): It is irresponsible and misleading for certain parties and social media platforms to wrongly attribute the Batang Lupar Bridge achievement to the present federal government, said Gerald Empaling. The Sarawak Bumiputera Entrepreneurs Chamber (DUBS) Sri Aman deputy chairman said development achievements belonging to Sarawak must be acknowledged truthfully and fairly. "The rakyat [...] The post DUBS: Stop wrongly crediting Batang Lupar Bridge to present federal govt ..

PETALING JAYA (March 26): For many Malaysian workers, the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso) contribution appears as just another deduction on their payslip, reducing their take-home pay. For a worker earning the minimum wage of RM1,700, the employee contributes RM8.50 per month (0.5 per cent of wages) to Perkeso, plus RM3.40 (0.2 per cent) to the [...] The post Why your payslip deduction is essential social protection, collective investment appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

MUKAH (May 26): A 22-year-old foreign man was arrested for allegedly being involved in drug-related activities during a police raid at a hut along the Mukah-Selangau Road near the Selangau flyover on Sunday. Mukah police chief DSP Muhamad Rizal Alias said the suspect was detained at about 10.30am by a team from the Mukah District [...] The post Foreign man arrested in Mukah for alleged involvement in drugrelated activities appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KOTA KINABALU (May 26): Sabah ultrarunner Noor Hafizah Zubaidi, better known as Fifiana, has once again made Sabah proud after successfully completing the challenging BTR Ultra Mt. Batur in Bali, Indonesia. The event, which was organised by Bali Trail Running and presented by ASICS from May 15-17, attracted trail runners from around the world to [...] The post Sabah ultrarunner Fifiana conquers BTR Ultra 100km in Bali appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KOTA KINABALU (May 26): Sabah Muaythai Association (Muaythai Sabah) reached a new milestone following a history-making competition held here over the weekend. In a Facebook post late Sunday, Muaythai Sabah announced that the Sabah Muaythai Expo: Ladies Fight & Pro Rising Fight has been recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records (MBR) for recording the [...] The post Sabah muaythai event hailed as 'symbol of women empowerment' appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KOTA KINABALU (May 26): Sabah fencing preparation for the Malaysia Games (Sukma) has been further enhanced with a training stint at the prestigious Hong Kong Fencing School. Two of the state fencers Aries Eve and Amelia Chin in the women's foil team will undergo a two-week training programme in Hong Kong. "Aries and Amelia will [...] The post Sabahan fencers sharpen Sukma bid with Hong Kong training appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

NANCHANG (May 25): During spring and summer, a group of young researchers would organize local volunteers to patrol farmland and riverbanks three times a week in search of invasive snails in a renowned scenic area in east China's Jiangxi Province. The work is muddy, repetitive and toilsome, very different from the big-city careers many of [...] The post Young nature educators protect biodiversity in rural China appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

BEIJING (May 26): From the snow-covered Tibetan Plateau to tropical rainforests in southern China, biodiversity protection efforts are helping restore ecosystems in China and driving global cooperation in the area. As the International Day for Biological Diversity falls on Friday, China's successful practice is increasingly viewed by international experts as a fine example of how [...] The post How 'Chinese solution' for biodiversity protection is driving global conservation ..

KUCHING (May 25): The Sarawak-level celebration of the official birthday of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong XVII will be held in Betong from June 11 to 14, featuring seven main events expected to draw thousands of visitors. Minister in the Sarawak Premier's Department Dato Sri John Sikie Tayai said the celebration symbolises the people's loyalty and [...] The post Betong to host Sarawak-level Agong birthday celebration with seven major events appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

SIBU (May 25): Stronger checks and balance in the implementation of Sarawak's development projects is crucial, particularly those financed through loans, said Irene Wong. The special assistant to Sibu MP Oscar Ling said the state had many development plans, but the government needed to ensure expenditure is carried out prudently while avoiding problematic projects. "When [...] The post Stronger checks and balances crucial for loan-based devt in Swak appeared first on Borneo Post ..

KUCHING (May 25): The 'K' indicator on the Malaysian identity card (MyKad) is valuable as many Sarawak government initiatives require it for eligibility, said Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah. She said the 'K' indicator is particularly important for Sarawakians as it signifies that the holder is not only from [...] The post Fatimah: K indicator on MyKad crucial for Sarawak eligibility-based initiatives appeared first ..

KUCHING (May 25): Sarawak Energy is providing more than RM10 million in subsidies this year for rooftop solar installations for domestic customers to encourage greater participation in the Net Energy Metering (NEM) scheme, said Utility and Telecommunication Minister Dato Sri Julaihi Narawi. Julaihi said the subsidy initiative is aimed at making rooftop solar systems more [...] The post Sarawak Energy allocates over RM10 mln for rooftop solar subsidies appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

TOKYO (May 25): Around 20 people were injured at a luxury shopping complex in central Tokyo on Monday after a man sprayed a substance inside, police and fire department officials said. Tokyo police spokesman Yusuke Koide told AFP that a man sprayed a substance at an ATM on the ground floor of the building, while [...] The post Around 20 injured after spraying incident in Tokyo mall appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

MIRI (May 25): Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and performing Arts Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew has apologised to Miri residents over the nearly five-year delay in the upgrading of the Miri public swimming pool. The Piasau assemblyman said the delay was caused by the failure of the original contractor to continue and complete [...] The post Miri pool upgrade: Deputy minister expresses regret over prolonged delay appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (May 25): A total of 139 initiatives by the Sarawak government have been announced and implemented in the second quarter of 2026 as part of efforts to achieve developed region status by 2030, said Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. The Deputy Minister in the Premier's Department (Project Coordinator for Regional Development Agencies, DBKU and [...] The post Sarawak accelerates devt agenda with wide-ranging programmes appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (May 25): A 21-year-old man who threatened to set his mother's house on fire was fined RM2,800 in default five months' imprisonment by the Magistrates Court here on Tuesday. Senior Assistant Registrar Syazwani Sajeli convicted Muhamad Kuzaini Herman after he pleaded guilty to a charge under Section 506 of the Penal Code for criminal [...] The post Man fined for threatening to burn mothers house, jailed for drug offence appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUALA TERENGGANU (May 25): Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has confirmed that three contractor personnel were killed while another was critically injured during lifeboat maintenance work at the Sepat platform in Terengganu- Kelantan waters yesterday. In a statement today, Petronas said investigations into the cause of the incident are ongoing in coordination with the relevant authorities. "Petronas [...] The post Petronas confirms three dead, one critical in Sepat platform incident ..

BEAUFORT (May 25): Special attention will be given to the Balampat Mambangan River and Malamin River in the Padas basin as both are becoming increasingly shallow. According to Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry Assistant Minister Datuk Ruslan Muharam, both rivers require further assessment to improve the flow of overflow water from the Padas River directly [...] The post Authorities to assess shallow rivers in Padas basin to mitigate flood risks appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

MIRI (May 25): The Sarawak United Peoples' Party (SUPP) has strongly condemned a Facebook page for allegedly misleading the public by spreading false information and causing confusion after it wrongly credited the Batang Lupar Bridge project to the federal government. In a statement on Monday, SUPP secretary-general Datuk Sebastian Ting slammed the Facebook page 'ASM [...] The post SUPP slams Facebook page over misleading Batang Lupar Bridge claims appeared first on Borneo Post ..

KUCHING (May 25): Pending assemblywoman Violet Yong said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg's recent acknowledgment that the state government is reviewing the Foreign Workers Transformation Approach (FWTA) fee structure is a welcome, albeit overdue, development. She noted that the review came only after she raised the issue in the State Legislative [...] The post Yong: S'wak govt must explain FWTA charges, stop collection of questionable foreign worker identity ..

KUCHING (May 25): Mothers were given a well-deserved spotlight at the Sarawak- level National Mothers' Day 2026 celebration held at the State Library here on Monday. The event, officiated by Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, carried the theme 'As Strong as a Mother's Love', highlighting the resilience, sacrifice and quiet strength [...] The post Mothers deserve continuous support beyond Mothers Day appeared first on Borneo Post ..

KUCHING (May 25): Three people including one woman were arrested for their alleged involvement in a house burglary at Taman Riverdale near Siniawan along Jalan Bau-Kuching last month. Bau district police chief Supt Mohd Haide A Rahman said the incident was reported by a local man after he was informed by a neighbour about a [...] The post Woman among three arrested over alleged house burglary in Bau appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (May 25): The Child Protection Team (Pelindung) has detected elements of neglect and carelessness in the care of a teenage girl found to be 35 weeks pregnant in Saratok, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. She said the Social Welfare Department (JKM) has deployed Pelindung officers to visit the [...] The post Nancy: Pelindung detects signs of neglect in case involving pregnant teenager in Saratok appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (May 25): Four houses were seriously damaged in a fire at RPR Batu Kawa here this afternoon. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said they were notified about the incident at 11.49am, and firefighters from Batu Lintang and Kota Sentosa fire stations were dispatched to the scene. "The fire involved four houses, with the [...] The post Four houses seriously damaged in RPR Batu Kawa fire (Video) appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (May 25): Police raided a nightclub in Jalan Tabuan here for allegedly operating beyond permitted business hours early Sunday morning. Kuching district police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said an inspection was conducted at around 2.40am, and found the premises still operating after the permitted hours. "The 50-year-old premises owner and two foreign workers, [...] The post Police raid Kuching nightclub for allegedly operating beyond permitted hours appeared first on Borneo Post ..

KUCHING (May 25): Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen believes that parliamentary and state elections should be held separately, saying this would give voters more opportunities to voice their demands. He expressed this view amid speculation that the next parliamentary election may be conducted simultaneously with the state polls this year. "I [...] The post Chong: Separate elections give voters more chances to voice demands appeared first on Borneo Post Online ..

PUTRAJAYA (May 25): The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has agreed to immediately restore its online transfer of vehicle ownership (THM) transaction service, with any future suspension for system upgrades to be carried out only during the long holiday period this weekend. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the decision was made following discussions with JPJ director-general [...] The post JPJ restores online vehicle ownership transfer service after public concerns appeared first on Borneo ..