BINTULU (April 1): Some 66ha of land is still affected by the bushfire at Kuala Tatau as the firefighting operation entered its 10th day on Wednesday. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said monitoring operations confirmed the overall situation, including sections of plantation land and adjacent forest, was stable with no significant flare-ups. Firefighters [...] The post Kuala Tatau bushfire still affecting 66ha as operation enters 10th day appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

BAU (April 1): There is no shortage of fuel supply, with sufficient stock to meet demand nationwide, said Datuk Azman Adam. The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Enforcement director-general said fuel supply is monitored daily, and overall availability remains stable. "From the government's assurance, there is no issue in terms of [...] The post KPDN: Fuel supply stable, enforcement tightened to prevent misuse (Video) appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (April 1): The sacking of Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP) Kuching chairman Datuk Lily Yong Lee Lee is currently under a "legal process", said Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. According to the SUPP president, this prevented him from commenting on the matter. "The secretary-general will issue a statement because it is a legal [...] The post Lily Yongs sacking under legal process, says Dr Sim appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (April 1): Stretches on Jalan Mendu, Jalan Batu Lintang, and nearby areas including Kenyalang Food Centre have been affected by an unscheduled water supply interruption. In a notice, Sarawak Water Sdn Bhd (Southern Region) said the interruption is caused by a leak involving a 150mm SI (spun iron) main at Jalan Mendu. It estimated [...] The post In Kuching, Kenyalang Food Centre among areas affected by pipe burst appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (April 1): A Sarawakian family has journeyed thousands of miles to Shanghai, China, driven by hope and love, as they prepare for a life-saving liver transplant that could give their son a second chance at life. Toddler Maxy Perez Davis Mancha has been diagnosed with biliary atresia, a disease that silently attacks the bile [...] The post Sarawakian toddler Maxy to undergo liver transplant in Shanghai tomorrow appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

MIRI (April 1): A late-night bushfire broke out near the Grand Old Lady, Canada Hill, here on Tuesday. The Miri Central fire station said it received a call about the incident at 8.17pm. "A team of four personnel was immediately dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival at 8.21pm, the operations commander confirmed the presence of [...] The post Quick response stops bushfire near Miris Grand Old Lady appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (April 1): A young man's attempt to flee from a roadblock during Op Samseng Jalanan here on Sunday backfired when he was arrested by police two days later. The 18-year-old local was detained at a house at about 12.30pm on Tuesday following intelligence gathered by the Kuching Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division (BSPTD). The [...] The post Kuching youths attempt to flee roadblock ends in arrest appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KOTA KINABALU (April 1): Cement Industries (Sabah) Sdn Bhd (CIS) has contributed RM1 million to Sabah Football Association (Safa) as a boost to state's performance in the national football arena. CIS chairman Datuk Japlin Akim presented the mock cheque to acting Safa president Datuk Awang Kadin Tang during a simple ceremony at the state FA [...] The post CIS contributes RM1 mln to Safa to boost Sabah football appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

WASHINGTON (April 1): US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the war with Iran may be over in two or three weeks and it will be up to other countries to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz oil shipping channel. The White House announced meanwhile that Trump would give an address to the nation at [...] The post Trump says Iran war could end in 'two weeks, maybe three,' to address US appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (April 1): The Sarawak Timber Association (STA) has voiced its opposition towards several proposed amendments to the National Wages Consultative Council Act 2011. STA chairman Dato Henry Lau Lee Kong said that among the proposals raising serious concerns among employers are expanding wage protections to cover starting salaries and mandatory annual increments, the removal [...] The post Sarawak Timber Association opposes proposed wage council amendments, seeks stakeholder consultation ..

BAU (April 1): Bau, which celebrates its 206th anniversary this year, has a unique historical background and strong development prospects, said Deputy Minister of Transport (Riverine and Marine) Datuk Henry Harry Jinep. Launching the Bau District Chinese Community Association at the Civic Centre here last night, he said the district's legacy as a gold-mining town [...] The post Henry: Bau marks 206th anniversary with strong development prospects, border trade potential appeared first on ..

KUCHING (April 1): Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah is confident that this year's DBKU International X-Games will be bigger and better, with expanded events and stronger international participation. This year's event, he said, is building on the success of previous editions. "This is not the first time the [...] The post Kuching Waterfront to stage International X-Games next week appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

WASHINGTON (April 1):Here's one monument President Donald Trump probably isn't too happy to see emblazoned with his name: a golden toilet near the White House. Ensconced in the kind of over-the-top faux marble that Trump loves, the gold-painted toilet bears a plaque reading: "A throne fit for a king." The pop-up installation created by a [...] The post Golden toilet statue mocks Trump near renovated White House appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

SIBU (April 1): Seasoned campaigner Mark Yeo edged favourite Ng Hong Man 4-2 (25-58, 43-29, 62-55, 15-64, 50-30, 75-42) to win the NT Invitational Snooker Championship at NT Snooker Centre here last weekend. Yeo bagged the cash prize of RM2,800 while Ng pocketed RM800. The title was also a fitting birthday gift for Yeo who [...] The post Yeo lifts NT Invitational Snooker Championship in renewed battle with Ng appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (April 1): Malaysia's Muay Thai sensation Muhammad Johan 'Jojo' Ghazali is set to return to the ring for a challenge against Japan's Shimon Yoshinari at the inaugural ONE Samurai 1 event at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo on April 29. The highly anticipated bout was officially confirmed by ONE Championship via its social media [...] The post 'Jojo' Ghazali to face off against Japan's Shimon in Tokyo appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

MUKAH (April 1): Police are appealing to the public to help locate a 15-year- old girl who went missing on Tuesday (March 31). Mukah police chief DSP Muhamad Rizal Alias said Angel Daina from Jalan Tiong Hua here was last seen wearing a pink short-sleeved T-shirt and long black pants. "She is described as having a [...] The post Police seek help to find missing 15-year-old Mukah girl appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (April 1): Thirteen students from Kolej Datu Patinggi Abang Haji Abdillah here achieved straight As in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2025 examination, said its principal Adzuddin Mantrang. In his speech during the results announcement yesterday, he described this achievement as a testament to the students' hard work, the dedication of teachers, and support [...] The post 13 Kolej Datu Patinggi Abang Haji Abdillah students score straight As in SPM 2025 appeared first on Borneo ..

MIRI (April 1): SMK Temenggong Datuk Lawai Jau Long San (SMKTLDJ) in Ulu Baram have achieved a 100 per cent pass rate in this year's Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination. Telang Usan assemblyman Dato Dennis Ngau described the achievement as a 'remarkable feat' for one of the three secondary schools in his constituency. "Despite being [...] The post Rural school in Baram shines with perfect SPM pass rate appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

BARIO (April 1): The highland community here gathered in solemn reverence last Saturday to mark the 81st anniversary of the Z Force parachute landing of 1945, an event that reshaped Sarawak's history and opened the remote Kelabit Highlands to the outside world. Organised by Rurum Kelabit Sarawak in collaboration with the Miri City Council and [...] The post Bario commemorates 81st anniversary of Z Force WWII landing appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

MIRI (April 1): Drunk or drug-impaired driving, especially those that result in fatalities, must not be tolerated, said Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP) Youth Central vice chairman Kelvin Hii. "Driving under the influence is a human choice, and when such actions lead to the destruction of another family, it is simply unforgivable," he said in [...] The post SUPP Youth: Laws against drunk driving insufficient as deterrent appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

MIRI (April 1): Community leaders and village chiefs (KMKK) of the Penan community in Selaan have strongly rejected claims made by Ipa Ulai in a report titled 'Sawa Ali Residents Demand Immediate Halt to Logging' published on The Borneo Project (TBP) website on March 25. Pemanca Hennesser Uning Bong said the allegations had caused concerns [...] The post Penan leaders in Selaan dismiss logging claims as misleading appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

SIBU (April 1): It was a celebration of unity and multi-cultural identity at Universiti Teknologi Sarawak (UTS)'s Gong Xi Raya 2026 gathering on Tuesday. In his speech, Prof Emeritus Datuk Dr Khairuddin Abdul Hamid said the joint celebration of Lunar New Year and Hari Raya Aidilfitri reflected the spirit of unity in diversity long embraced [...] The post Celebration of diversity at UTS Gong Xi Raya 2026 bash appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (April 1): A beneficiary under the Low Income Family Empowerment (LIFE) programme by the Ministry of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development (KPWK) has received assistance to strengthen her financial standing. According to a statement from KPWK, the recipient, Nor Karmira Benny Karmilan, is a single mother facing financial challenges while caring for her [...] The post KPWK empowers single mother to pursue photography under LIFE outreach appeared first on Borneo Post Online ..

KUCHING (April 1): Banning those aged under 16 years old from accessing social media has its pros and cons, said Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Dato Sri Roland Sagah Wee Inn. He said that there were several countries that already restricted the use of the Internet, especially on several apps. "We can do [...] The post Closer scrutiny needed on banning under-16s from social media, says minister appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

NANJING (March 31): With a quick tap on a smartphone screen, a smart drip irrigation system is activated, delivering a precise mix of water and fertilizer directly to the roots of wheat plants through a network of pipes. This scene, unfolding in fields across China, marks a significant departure from the traditional labor-intensive methods that [...] The post Smarter spring farming gains momentum across China appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

BOAO (April 1): At the 2026 annual conference of the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA), a stage no stranger to influential politicians and business leaders, humanoid robots are stealing the spotlight with heated discussion on their game-changing impact on other sectors. Amid the array of sub-forums dazzling eager audiences and BFA participants from all walks [...] The post Humanoid robots steal spotlight at Boao forum, poised for breakthrough appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KOTA SAMARAHAN (March 31): Sarawak plans to establish itself as a regional artificial intelligence (AI) powerhouse by prioritising the development of the skills sets and young talents. This was highlighted by Sarawak Artificial Intelligence Centre (SAIC) chief executive officer Prof Dr Patrick Then at the inaugural 'Raya Bersama AI' programme in Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) [...] The post Sarawak envisions regional AI powerhouse status via skills, talent developments ..

KOTA SAMARAHAN (March 31): Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) today successfully held its inaugural community programme 'Raya Bersama AI'. The programme marked a significant milestone as the first collaborative initiative between Unimas, the Sarawak Artificial Intelligence Centre (SAIC), and NEUON AI Sdn Bhd -- a company established by Unimas alumni. The partnership aims to strengthen the [...] The post Unimas-SAIC collab on Raya Bersama AI to promote STEM among students ..

MIRI (March 31): Sarawak's aspiration to develop a low-altitude economy is set to transform the state's economic landscape and rural connectivity by leveraging a growing drone ecosystem for services such as medicine delivery, crop monitoring and emergency response. State Transport Minister Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin said the initiative could address longstanding challenges faced by [...] The post Sarawak pushes drone ecosystem to drive low-altitude economy appeared first on Borneo Post ..

MIRI (March 31): SMK Chung Hua Miri recorded an outstanding performance in the 2025 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination, with 20 students achieving straight A's, reflecting the school's continued pursuit of academic excellence. Among the top scorers, Kueh Jing Tong stood out with an impressive 11A, having also excelled in Chinese Literature alongside 10 core [...] The post SMK Chung Hua Miri shines with 20 straight-A scorers in SPM 2025 appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUALA LUMPUR (March 31): The government will strive to restrict the opening of new social media accounts for children under the age of 16, with its implementation expected to be as early as the middle of this year, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. He said the government will give social media platforms sufficient time [...] The post Age limit for social media use may be implemented as early as June, says Fahmi appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUALA LUMPUR (March 31): The government will maintain the Budi Madani Diesel (Budi Diesel) assistance at RM300 per month for April to help cushion the impact of global energy market volatility. The Ministry of Finance (MoF) said in a statement today that the additional interim assistance of RM100 will continue, bringing the total aid for [...] The post Govt maintains Budi Diesel aid at RM300 for April appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUALA LUMPUR (March 31): National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang has proposed that a more structured engagement mechanism be established between the authorities and religious bodies at the national level. He said the proposal would be raised and discussed with the Minister of Housing and Local Government, Nga Kor Ming, tomorrow. "This approach is [...] The post Structured engagement mechanism needed between authorities, religious bodies, says National Unity minister appeared first ..

KOTA KINABALU (March 31): The inquest into the death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir continued today with a new witness who claimed to have seen the deceased around 2am on the third floor of Block A hostel at SMKA Tun Mustapha. The witness, a Form 2 student last year, provided her account to the court, [...] The post Inquest continues with new witness in Zara Qairina case appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (March 31): Three six-year-old hydrogen buses have been placed at the Sarawak Skills campus grounds to serve vocational, academic, and research purposes. According to the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas), the buses were originally deployed for trial operations in 2020 and have now been repurposed to support the state's hydrogen-powered public transport initiatives. Deputy [...] The post Three hydrogen buses repurposed for vocational, research use at Sarawak Skills campus ..

SANDAKAN (March 31): IJM Land Berhad (IJM Land) has officially broken ground on a RM4.7 million roundabout at the intersection of Jalan Lintas Sibuga and Persiaran Rimbayu Indah, reinforcing its commitment to improving connectivity and supporting the growth of IJM Rimbayu Indah township. The project also includes the widening of Persiaran Rimbayu Indah and the [...] The post IJM Land invests RM4.7 mln to improve connectivity in Sandakan appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (March 31): St Joseph's Private Secondary School (SJPSS) achieved a strong performance in the 2025 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination, with 27 students scoring straight A's. According to the school, three students obtained straight A+ in all subjects, with two scoring 11 A+ and one scoring 10 A+. A further two students achieved nine [...] The post 27 from St Josephs Private Secondary School score straight As in SPM 2025 appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

SINGAPORE (March 31): Asia faces the gravest fallout from the war on Iran and is confronting a major energy crisis, a global maritime analytics firm warned in an interview with AFP on Tuesday. "We think Asia will, for now, be the ones suffering the most," Kpler president Jean Maynier told AFP at the company's offices [...] The post Asia to suffer most from Iran war energy crisis: Kpler to AFP appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KOTA KINABALU (March 31): Parti Warisan (Warisan) Vice President Datuk Junz Wong has urged the federal and Sabah governments to take immediate and proactive measures to shield consumers and businesses in the state from the ripple effects of rising diesel prices. Wong warned that although Sabah currently enjoys a regulated diesel price of RM2.15 per [...] The post Proactive measures needed to shield Sabah from rising diesel prices, says Tanjung Aru rep appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (March 31): Sarawak has recorded its best performance in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), achieving a State Average Grade (GPN) of 4.79 for 2025, said State Education director Omar Mahli. The figure marks an improvement of 0.05 points from 4.84 in 2024, with a lower GPN indicating better overall performance under the national grading [...] The post SPM 2025: Sarawak records best-ever performance with GPN of 4.79 (Video) appeared first on Borneo Post Online .