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From colonial-era crests to its own airline, a founding partner redraws its place in Malaysia

hasarawak - Sarawak flags seen along with Malaysian flags in the Kuching town.

(all credits ST PHOTO: HADI AZMI unless stated otherwise)

Weak magnitude-3.3 earthquake detected in Sabah’s Kinabatangan district

An earthquake measuring magnitude 3.3 was detected in the Kuamut area of Kinabatangan, Sabah, at 5.32am on Sept 26.

HK actor Bosco Wong spotted in Sabah, reportedly filming a travel variety show

Hong Kong actor Bosco Wong winning Best Actor in a Leading Role at the 2025 TVB Anniversary Awards in Macau. He was pictured checking in at the airport counter in Semporna, Sabah.

Croatian climber fined $7.8k for illegal entry into Mount Kinabalu, apologises to local community

Mauro Persic entered Mount Kinabalu through the Mesilou River via an unauthorised route and without a permit.

Malaysian PM Anwar announces increased $466 million interim payment to Sarawak

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and other dignitaries at the Malaysia Day celebration in Kuching.

Sabah Parks mulls over hefty fine and lawsuit against Croat rescued on Mount Kinabalu

The Croatian was reported to have fallen from a slope while scaling Malaysia’s highest mountain without a permit or a guide, and called for emergency assistance on Sept 6.

Five dead after helicopter crashes in northern Sarawak

Four Malaysian health ministry personnel and one pilot were on board the BO-105 helicopter.

Malaysia lifts emergency declaration in Sarawak district as haze eases, but health risks remain

Sarawak has been heavily affected by fires in Indonesia’s Kalimantan.

Field Notes from Kuching

In Sarawak, trust can matter as much as the halal logo

Guests of Rumah Intunie Ak Jiram in Nyato Atas, Lubok Antu, Sarawak, enjoying their lunch prepared by the host on Aug 18.

Malaysia’s Sarawak declares emergency in Serian district due to haze

Hazy conditions in Kuching, the capital city of Sarawak, on Sept 1.

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