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Refugee Registration Programme Does Not Guarantee Permanent Stay In Malaysia, Says Minister
6+ hour, 6+ min ago (485+ words) Monday, 18 May 2026 TAPAH: Malaysia's Refugee Registration Document (DPP) programme does not guarantee refugees permanent residence in the country, as the management of refugees and asylum seekers will ultimately end in one of three outcomes, namely'repatriation, resettlement in a third country…...
Zimbabwe Begins Formal Talks To Join BRICS New Development Bank
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (243+ words) Sunday, 17 May 2026 HARARE, Zimbabwe: The Zimbabwean Government has begun formal negotiations for membership to the BRICS New Development Bank, said Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion, Mthuli Ncube, n a statement on Saturday, reported Xinhua. The minister said…...
Arts And Culture Positioned As Strategic Economic Growth Drivers
2+ day, 5+ min ago (323+ words) Saturday, 16 May 2026 MIRI: Sarawak is increasingly positioning arts, culture and heritage tourism as strategic drivers of economic growth, said Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew. He said the Sarawak Arts, Crafts & Music…...
16 Indonesians Held In Bau Immigration Crackdown
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (103+ words) Saturday, 16 May 2026 BAU: A total of 16 Indonesian nationals were detained in an immigration crackdown across four locations here, including Kampung Jambusan, Bau town and Siniawan Central on Wednesday (May 14). The operation, carried out by the Immigration Department's Kuching enforcement unit…...
Claimants Urged To Cooperate In NCR Land Measurement Process
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (295+ words) Friday, 15 May 2026 Land claimants have been urged to cooperate during field measurements to ensure the smooth implementation of Native Customary Rights (NCR) land surveys. Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Deputy Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the success of…...
Police Cripple Organised Crime Syndicate Behind Violent Crimes In Sarawak
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (406+ words) Friday, 15 May 2026 KUCHING: The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) has successfully crippled an organised crime group involved in violent offences across Sarawak following special operations codenamed "Ops Pusak Merah. The operations, led by the Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in collaboration…...
State Opposition Called To Play Constructive Check-and-balance Role
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (262+ words) Friday, 15 May 2026 KUCHING: The concept of "check and balance" should not be reduced to constant criticism, politicising issues or opposing government initiatives without merit. He said the Democratic Action Party (DAP) continues to misconstrue the concept by treating it as…...
Youth Unemployment Stays Low In Sarawak
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (327+ words) Friday, 15 May 2026 Sarawak's youth unemployment rate remained low at around three per cent in 2025, with the state government stepping up job placement, skills training and entrepreneurship initiatives to improve youth employability. Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk…...
Sarawak Name 12-member Muaythai Squad For SUKMA 2026 Defence Mission
4+ day, 5+ min ago (319+ words) Thursday, 14 May 2026 KUCHING: Sarawak are banking on a balanced mix of youth and experience as they finalise a 12-strong Muaythai squad aiming to defend their double-gold achievement at the 2026 Malaysia Games (SUKMA) in Selangor. The squad comprises eight male and…...
1. 2k Hectares Of NCR Land Developed Under Plantation Schemes
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (258+ words) Thursday, 14 May 2026 More than 1, 200 hectares of Native Customary Rights (NCR) land across Sarawak have been developed through plantation and community-based agricultural projects under the Sarawak Land Development Board (SLDB), benefiting about 600 rural participants statewide. Deputy Minister for Food Industry, Commodity…...