The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
Malaysia's science ministry launched the National Science Week Carnival 2026 in Sarawak, aiming to extend STEM education and innovation culture to rural and interior communities through outreach programmes and public engagement initiatives.
Sarawak will develop a 3,655-hectare site in Sibu for housing, infrastructure, and agriculture following its handover from the federal government under the Malaysia Agreement 1963.
Former minister Khairy Jamaluddin has called for the Petronas-Sarawak oil and gas row to be resolved through courts rather than politics, arguing that legal certainty is essential for industry confidence and investment.
Serian has recorded an unhealthy Air Pollutant Index reading of 153, with Sarawak authorities warning of potential transboundary haze as the southwest monsoon persists through September.
MARA is pushing for RM1 million in sales through its BizNetwork Sarawak initiative, which equips 32 local entrepreneurs with digital marketing skills and live-streaming capabilities to expand market reach.
AirBorneo Airways has cautioned passengers against buying tickets through third-party websites, warning of inflated prices, hidden fees, and potential booking problems. The Sarawak-based carrier recommends purchasing directly through official channels.
AirBorneo has apologised for a flight delay affecting passengers on MY5004 from Kuala Lumpur to Kuching on July 20, citing technical reasons. The aircraft departed at 7.30 pm after the issue was resolved.
Authorities apprehended two individuals at Kuching International Airport after they landed from Johor Bahru carrying narcotics valued at RM1.32 million, marking a significant interdiction in Sarawak's ongoing fight against drug trafficking.
Police believe a 19-year-old from Sarawak was recruited by drug traffickers to transport approximately 3kg of cannabis through Hong Kong airport. The arrest highlights transnational smuggling networks targeting Malaysian youth.
Hong Kong authorities have detained a 19-year-old Sarawak resident allegedly caught attempting to transport three kilograms of cannabis. Malaysian police suspect the teenager was deliberately recruited as a drug mule by organised trafficking networks.
Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has urged the media to balance press freedom with ethical responsibility, warning that artificial intelligence and digital technologies require careful oversight to prevent misuse.
Police have arrested a 26-year-old man and seized RM6.19 million worth of frozen pork products suspected of being illegally imported without proper documentation during a raid on a Miri warehouse in Sarawak.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has disclosed that the federal government is actively engaged in discussions with Sarawak regarding an increase to its special grant allocated under the Malaysia Agreement 1963, signalling possible fiscal adjustments for the state.
Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister has greenlit 52 flood and erosion management projects across Sarawak valued at RM9.46 million, with a broader long-term strategy involving 29 major mitigation initiatives costing RM3.834 billion.
Malaysia's Home Ministry is ramping up efforts to combat surging synthetic drug trafficking, deploying advanced technology and proposing legal amendments to tackle emerging psychoactive substances threatening public health and security.
Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari has indicated the state would accept an increase in its special constitutional grant if the Federal Government's finances permit. The matter remains under discussion with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
A 38-year-old man has been arrested in Kota Kinabalu following a parang attack in Lawas that left another man severely injured. He was apprehended at a hotel where he was hiding.
Twenty-year-old Malaysian powerlifter Abrienda Chan has broken five national records in the Under-57kg category at the Eagll Powerlifting Classic 2026, capturing seven gold medals and one silver as she prepares for upcoming world championships.
A Kuching gymnasium owner is raising awareness about muscle-strength training for elderly Malaysians, citing decades of experience treating fall-related injuries in hospitals.