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Malaysia's Dayaks mark rice harvest end with colourful parade

Parade · Sarawak

Malaysia's Dayaks mark rice harvest end with colourful parade

49% Center coverage: 33 sources

Dressed in colourful costumes, some sporting feathered headgear and traditional swords, several thousand of Malaysia's ethnic Dayak people paraded in the streets of Sarawak state on Borneo island Saturday to See the Story

Anwar, Dr Wan Azizah Extend Condolences to Abang Johari on Wife's Passing

Money · Sarawak

Anwar, Dr Wan Azizah Extend Condolences to Abang Johari on Wife's Passing

Coverage: 2 sources

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, have extended their condolences to Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg over the passing of his wife.See the Story

Rape Suspect Who Escaped Police Custody in Sibu Recaptured

Rape Suspect Who Escaped Police Custody in Sibu Recaptured

By DayakDaily Team KUCHING, June 23: The 25-year-old Indonesian national, identified only as Buni, who escaped from police custody while on remand for a rape investigation at the Sibu Central Police Station on Saturday (June 21) has been recaptured. According to a statement, Sibu District Police Chief Zulkipli Suhaili said they managed to track him down following a tip-off from the public. “The suspect was detained at 12.26am at Jalan Terap in S…See the Story

RMAF Aircraft Incident Shuts Kuching Airport Runway

Malaysia Airports says the incident occurred at 11.30am and that the runway is expected to remain closed until 3pm.Kuching · Kuching See the Story

It’s Official: Affin Bank to Manage Endowment Fund S’wak 2.0 Effective Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2029

By DayakDaily Team KUCHING, June 23: The Ministry of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Sarawak (KPWK) and Affin Bank Berhad today signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) for the management of Endowment Fund Sarawak (EFS) 2.0. Under this agreement, Affin Bank will manage EFS 2.0 effective Jan 1, 2025, to Dec 31, 2029. EFS is a long-term savings initiative designed to provide newborns in Sarawak with a financial foundation …Osun · Osun See the Story

Late Juma’ani Remembered For Her Loving And Gentle Nature

tributes, SABATI, Juma’ani Tuanku Bujang, Premier’s wife, SarawakSarawak · Sarawak Read Article

Affin Bank’s Satok branch launch: Premier urges innovative banking to empower underserved communities

By Ashley Sim KUCHING, June 23: Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has called on Affin Bank Berhad to spearhead efforts in bridging the financial divide between urban and rural communities by innovating accessible banking solutions. In a speech delivered on his behalf by State Financial Secretary Dato Sri Dr Wan Lizozman Wan Omar during the official opening of Affin Bank’s Jalan Satok branch at the Al-Idrus Commercial …Kuching · Kuching Read Article

Driver gets 3 days’ jail for brandishing airsoft gun in Kuching

The 22-year-old man says he did so to intimidate another driver tailgating him.Kuching · Kuching Read Article

Man holding gun-like object in viral video at Jln Keretapi jailed, fined

By Dorcas Ting KUCHING, June 23: The 22-year-old man involved in a viral video showing him holding an object resembling a gun was sentenced to three days in jail and fined RM2,500 by the Magistrates’ Court today for possessing an imitation firearm, an incident that gained widespread attention. Mohammad Afif pleaded guilty to two separate charges read before two different magistrates. One of the charges involved possessing a fake gun in public, a…Kuching · Kuching Read Article

Petanak Market to get OKU-friendly public toilet under MBKS inclusive initiative

By DayakDaily Team KUCHING, June 23: Petanak Market will soon have a new public toilet with disabled-friendly (OKU) facilities as Kuching South City Council (MBKS) begins upgrading an existing office space under the BP1 allocation. The project, which commenced on June 10 and is expected to be completed by Sept 9, aims to improve accessibility and convenience for elderly hawkers and market-goers, many of whom have been operating at the market for…Kuching · Kuching Read Article

Two killed in lorry collision at Sungai Asap junction

By DayakDaily Team KUCHING, June 23: Two men were killed in an accident that occurred at the Sungai Asap junction in Bintulu today. According to a report from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), a call was received at 8.34am, and firefighters from the Belaga station were deployed. Upon arrival, it was noted that the accident involved two lorries—one three-tonne lorry without a load, and a five-tonne lorry carrying a load of stones. Both vehi…Bintulu · Bintulu Read Article