Sarawak is conducting air disaster preparedness drills at Short Take-Off and Landing (STOLport) airports in its northern region, including Miri, Lawas, Mulu, Bario, Marudi, Long Banga, and Long Akah. This initiative, led by the Miri Resident's Office and Malaysia Airports Sdn Bhd, aims to enhance emergency response capabilities in line with the planned expansion of Miri Airport. The drills, involving Airport Fire and Rescue Services (AFRS) and 20 other agencies, focus on improving inter-agency coordination and resource optimization.
Drainage upgrading works at Lorong Stampin Barat 4, Kuching, costing RM161,000, have been completed. Funded by Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap's Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) 2025 and implemented by the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID), the project replaces deteriorated earth drains with concrete ones to improve stormwater flow, reduce flash flood risks, and create a safer environment. The project aims to improve residents' quality of life, particularly those near SK Laksamana, and demonstrates the effective use of RTP funds for community benefit.
Pending assemblywoman Violet Yong supports the Malaysian government's decision to lower the RON95 petrol price to RM1.99 per litre starting September 30th. She commends this move as timely relief for households, especially in Sarawak where private vehicle dependency is high due to limited public transport. Yong highlights the significance of this price reduction, matching levels last seen in March 2020, and praises the government's commitment to implementing practical, people-centred policies that address cost of living concerns.
Sarawak petrol stations are preparing for the implementation of the Budi Madani RON95 (Budi95) petrol subsidy programme starting September 30th. Staff have been trained on the new procedures, which involve customers verifying their eligibility through MyKad, Setel, or Touch 'n Go e-wallet. Initially, the process will be manual at some stations, with pump-side devices expected by November. The subsidized price of RM1.99 per litre is limited to 300 litres per month for individual motorists, not fleet vehicles. The rollout will be staggered, starting with police and armed forces on September 27th, STR recipients on September 28th, and all Malaysians with MyKad and a valid driving license on September 30th.
Two brothers have been remanded in Kapit, Sarawak, following the fatal stabbing of a 33-year-old deejay, Patrick Alvin Jeffery, outside a pub. The suspects, aged 30 and 36, were arrested in Tatau after a public tip-off. One confessed to the stabbing, while the other was present during the incident. Police believe the motive was a personal grudge. The victim died from a stab wound to the chest. The case is being investigated as murder.
A 39-year-old welder in Sibu, Malaysia, was sentenced to 28 years in prison and nine strokes of the cane for raping and sodomizing his eight-year-old daughter. He pleaded guilty to two counts of incest and one count of unnatural carnal intercourse. The offenses occurred in August and September 2025 at a longhouse. The victim's aunt, alerted by school rumors, helped the child report the abuse. The victim had been living with her father since December 2024 and had been absent from school. Medical examination confirmed injuries consistent with sexual assault.
Malaysian manufacturer PMW International Bhd (PMW) is planning an IPO on Bursa Malaysia's ACE Market to fund expansion plans. These include building a new manufacturing facility in Tanjung Manis, Sarawak, to produce spun poles and piles, catering to growing infrastructure demands in East Malaysia. The IPO involves issuing 178.4 million new shares and offering 89.2 million existing shares. KAF Investment Bank is the principal advisor, sponsor, underwriter, and placement agent for the listing.
The Malaysian government's decision to lower petrol prices to RM1.99/litre while maintaining subsidies is expected to have minimal impact on Petronas Dagangan's retail volumes. Kenanga Research believes petrol demand is inelastic, citing stable diesel volumes after the 2024 subsidy rationalisation. While electric vehicle adoption is expected to eventually impact gasoline demand, Kenanga Research doesn't foresee this happening within the next five years due to infrastructure limitations and the reduced incentive for consumers to switch from internal combustion engines. Petronas Dagangan is prepared for any verification requirements related to the subsidy.
Miri MP Chiew Choon Man praised the Ministry of Youth and Sports' rapid response to a bullying incident at the National Youth Skills Institute (IKBN) Miri. A viral video showed a group of students physically assaulting another student. Chiew contacted Minister Hanna Yeoh after receiving a public complaint, prompting an internal investigation and police involvement. KBS officials will conduct an on-site investigation. Chiew stressed zero tolerance for bullying and expects a thorough, transparent investigation with appropriate consequences to prevent future incidents.
Several areas in Sibu, from Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman to Jalan Ulu Sungai Merah, will experience a water supply disruption from 10pm on September 23rd to 6am on September 24th. This is due to repair works on a 450mm pipe. Affected areas include Jalan Permai Jaya, Daesco, Starlink Hotel, Jalan Ling Kai Cheng, Jalan Gelama, Jalan Angsana, SMK Rosli Dhoby, Kolej Vokasional Sibu, residential areas along Lorong Deshon and Lorong Ulu Sungai Merah, Kampung Bahagia Jaya, Rumah Edward, Rumah John Lalong, Taman Kemuyang, Kem Rascom, Methodist Victory Home, and Jalan Pasai Bon Dua. Residents are advised to store water in advance.
