The Borneo Post

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Aug 20): The haze issue affecting several areas in the region is expected to be among matters discussed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and the Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, in conjunction with the 27th Malaysia-Brunei Annual Leaders’ Consultation (ALC-27). Malaysian High Commissioner to Brunei Datu

SEOUL (Aug 20): North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles on Thursday, the South said, and Pyongyang mocked US “servant” Seoul, after President Donald Trump suggested he would meet Kim Jong Un this year. The latest launches from the nuclear-armed North come as South Korea and the United States hold a shorter edition of their [..

KLANG (Aug 20): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to make several important announcements, including one on the eve of National Day on Aug 30 and another during the Malaysia Day celebrations on Sept 16. However, he did not provide further details on the announcements. “I will listen and seek other views and, [...] The post PM

KUCHING (Aug 20): Kuching will host the inaugural Kuching International Comedy Week (KICW) 2026 from Oct 18 to 24, featuring comedians from Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, the United Kingdom and other countries. Held in collaboration with WAK Festival and Front Row Comedy Sentral, the week-long programme will take place at selected venues acro

KUCHING (Aug 20): Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar was awarded the Pingat Jasa Pahlawan Sarawak (PJPS) in recognition of his service and contribution during the communist insurgency in Sarawak. The medal was presented by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg during a special ceremony held at [...

KUCHING (Aug 20): Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah arrived here today for a three-day official visit to Sarawak. His Majesty arrived at Kuching International Airport at about 11.45am aboard a special aircraft and was received by Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. Al

SUBANG JAYA (Aug 20): The Sabah athletics squad ended its Malaysia Games (Sukma) XXII campaign with four gold, seven silver and four bronze medals. After securing all four gold medals within the first three days of competition, the squad added four silver and four bronze medals over the final two days. Among the silver medallists [...] The pos

KUCHING (Aug 20): Haze and reduced visibility may persist in Sarawak throughout the week amid continued southerly winds and a high number of hotspots across Borneo, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). In its Significant Weather Forecast today, MetMalaysia said the latest weather forecast models indicated that so