The Borneo Post

Founded in 1978, The Borneo Post is the leading English-language daily newspaper in East Malaysia, boasting the largest readership in the region. According to the Reuters Institute's Digital News Report 2018, The Borneo Post was recognized for its strong brand trust, ranking third among users, following Astro Awani in first place and the global news site Yahoo! News in second.

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Borneo Cultures Museum records 117,095 visitors from Jan-June 16 this year

1 week ago | theborneopost.com | Churchill Edward

KUCHING (June 18): The Borneo Cultures Museum (BCM) remains a key attraction in the state, having recorded 117,095 visitors from Jan-June 16, 2025, said State Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister, Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He said since its official opening in 2022, the museum has welcomed a cumulative 1,354,275 visitors as of June 16 this year.
Premier: Sarawak to boost eco-tourism with planned Lake Development Authority

1 week ago | theborneopost.com | Churchill Edward

KUCHING (June 17): The Sarawak government is exploring the establishment of a Lake Development Authority (LDA) within the next two years to manage and develop lake areas across the state, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
Spaoh to get new RM36 mln health clinic, says Uggah

1 week ago | theborneopost.com | Churchill Edward

BETONG (June 16): The Spaoh sub-district will soon have a new health clinic to replace its aging facility, announced Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. He said the project is a result of close cooperation between the Ministry of Health and the Betong Division Development Agency (BDDA).
Premier to officially open RM375.5 mln Batang Saribas 1 Bridge on July 19

1 week ago | theborneopost.com | Churchill Edward

BETONG (June 16): Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is scheduled to officially open Batang Saribas 1 Bridge on July 19. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, who is Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development, said the launch in Pusa will begin at 10.30am. Uggah said this after chairing a meeting on preparations and the formation of an organising committee for the opening ceremony here today.
Sarawak steps into global biomedical arena with launch of research society

2 weeks ago | theborneopost.com | Churchill Edward

KUCHING (June 14): The Sarawak Society for Cell and Gene Therapy Research (SSCTR) has been officially launched, marking a significant step forward in positioning Sarawak as a contributor to the global biomedical innovation landscape. Founded by Dr Samuel Ting Chuo Yew, a leading figure in pharmaceutical science and health policy, the SSCTR aims to promote awareness, foster collaboration, and support policy development in the rapidly evolving field of cell and gene therapy (CGT).
Sarawak federation calls for delay of SST expansion, suggests GST be reintroduced

2 weeks ago | theborneopost.com | Churchill Edward

KUCHING (June 13): The Sarawak Federation of Chinese Associations (SFCA) has called on the federal government to delay the implementation of its expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST). The expanded SST policy is scheduled to take effect on July 1. SFCA president Datuk Richard Wee suggested a more measured approach should be considered in view of the uncertainty of US President Donald Trump’s tariff war against most countries.
FAS set for leadership contest as sports consultant challenges Fazzrudin for presidency | Borneo Post Online

2 weeks ago | theborneopost.com

KUCHING (June 12): Sports consultant Dr Mohd Shafiq Abdullah will challenge Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman for the presidency of the Football Association of Sarawak (FAS) at its upcoming annual general meeting (AGM) this Saturday. The race for the top post was confirmed following the decision by incumbent president Abang Zulkarnain Abang Abdul Rahman not toRead More
Nibong-Tada water woes: Two high-impact projects set to meet increasing demands, says JBALB

2 weeks ago | theborneopost.com | Churchill Edward

KUCHING (June 12): Two high-impact projects are currently being implemented to accommodate increasing water supply demands in Nibong-Tada, Kanowit. Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) director Awang Mohammad Fadillah Awang Redzuan said the two projects are long-term solutions to address water the current supply disruptions in the area. “The first is the Kanowit Phase 2 project which is expected to be completed in the third quarter of this year.
Developers' ability to pass on SST costs to buyers dependent on economic conditions

2 weeks ago | theborneopost.com | Rachel Lau

KUCHING: Property developer’s ability to pass on the proposed six per cent sales and services tax (SST) costs for its current projects onto buyers will depend on the current prevailing economic conditions says analysts from Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank Research).
Longstanding water woes along Nibong-Tada should have been resolved, says former Kanowit MP

2 weeks ago | theborneopost.com | Churchill Edward

KUCHING (June 11): Former Kanowit MP Tan Sri Leo Moggie Irok said residents of a few longhouses located along the Nibong-Tada road in Kanowit had their Gawai Dayak celebration marred by water supply disruptions. Moggie, who is former Tenaga Nasional Berhad chairman and former federal Minister of Energy, Communications and Multimedia, said he could empathise with the frustration of those in Lawas over their unresolved water woes.