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https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/23/affin-bank-completes-pheim-am-acquisition-for-rm50-mln/
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AFFIN Bank completes Pheim AM acquisition for RM50 mln
KUCHING (April 23): Affin Bank Berhad has completed the acquisition of a 100 per cent equity interest in Pheim Asset Management Sdn Bhd (Pheim AM) for a total cash consideration of RM50 million, marking a step to expand its wealth management capabilities.…
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https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/23/sabah-to-table-amendments-to-land-subsidiary-title-enactment-this-year/
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Sabah to table amendments to Land (Subsidiary Title) Enactment this year
KOTA KINABALU (April 23): The Sabah government will table amendments to the Land (Subsidiary Title) Enactment 1972 this year. According to Head of State Tun Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Aman, this will involve the drafting of two new enactments, namely the Land…
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https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/23/usnos-exit-from-grs-not-a-threat-to-sabah-stability-says-activist/
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Usno’s exit from GRS not a threat to Sabah stability, says activist
KOTA KINABALU (April 23): The decision by United Sabah National Organisation (Usno) to leave Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) should be respected within the framework of democracy and is not seen as a major threat to the stability of the state government, said…
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https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/23/sarawak-remains-firm-but-diplomatic-in-pursuing-ma63-rights-says-deputy-minister/
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Sarawak remains firm but diplomatic in pursuing MA63 rights, says deputy minister
KUCHING (April 23): Sarawak will not deviate from its structured and diplomatic approach in pursuing its rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), despite having worked with five different prime ministerial administrations since 2016, said Datuk Sharifah…
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https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/23/sarawak-seeks-ma63-health-autonomy-to-boost-cardiac-care-access/
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Sarawak seeks MA63 health autonomy to boost cardiac care access
KUCHING (April 23): Sarawak is intensifying efforts to secure health autonomy under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) to close the service gap with Peninsular Malaysia, particularly in the development of cardiac centres, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr…
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https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/23/dr-sim-sarawak-opposition-can-still-exist-without-dap/
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Dr Sim: Sarawak opposition can still exist without DAP
KUCHING (April 23): Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian has reiterated his call for Sarawakians to emulate Sabah’s political approach by denying the Democratic Action Party (DAP) any seats in the next state election. The Sarawak United People’s Party…
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https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/23/tributes-pour-in-for-late-sibu-business-community-leader-lau-cheng-kiong/
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Tributes pour in for late Sibu business, community leader Lau Cheng Kiong
SIBU (April 23): Hundreds of mourners, including friends and relatives, gathered at the residence of the late Datuk Lau Cheng Kiong to pay their final respects. Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture Dato Sri Tiong King Sing was among those present, having…
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https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/23/miri-steps-up-fire-prevention-efforts-as-dry-season-risks-rise/
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Miri steps up fire prevention efforts as dry season risks rise
MIRI (April 23): Authorities are stepping up efforts to tackle dry season fire risks in the division, with the military, uniformed agencies, corporate brigades and community volunteers being mobilised to support the overstretched Fire and Rescue Department…
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https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/23/cvlb-calls-for-immediate-licensing-compliance-for-free-school-bus-service-in-kuching/
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CVLB calls for immediate licensing compliance for free school bus service in Kuching
KUCHING (April 23): Batu Lintang assemblyman See Chee How has been urged to take immediate action to address the issue of unlicensed school buses serving SJK(C) Chung Hua No. 6 here, under a free bus initiative implemented in collaboration with the state…
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https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/23/online-scams-drive-53-59-pct-surge-in-commercial-crime-this-year-says-sarawak-cp/
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Online scams drive 53.59 pct surge in commercial crime this year, says Sarawak CP
KUCHING (April 23): Commercial crime losses in Sarawak surged to RM42.6 million in the first three months of 2026, driven largely by a spike in online scams, said Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohamad Zainal Abdullah. He said 1,304 cases were recorded…
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https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/23/no-one-left-behind-in-healthcare-for-intellectually-disabled-says-special-olympics-bintulu-vice-president/
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No one left behind in healthcare for intellectually disabled, says Special Olympics Bintulu vice president
BINTULU (April 23): Equal access to healthcare for individuals with intellectual disabilities must remain a priority to ensure that no one is left behind, said Special Olympics Bintulu vice president and Bintulu Hospital director Dr Suzalinna Sulaiman. Speaking…
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https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/23/sabah-maintains-strong-financial-performance-with-rm6-bln-revenue-collection-since-2022/
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Sabah maintains strong financial performance with RM6 bln revenue collection since 2022
KOTA KINABALU (April 23): The Sabah government continues to demonstrate strong financial performance, with total revenue collection exceeding RM6 billion for three consecutive years since 2022. In this regard, efforts to increase revenue collection, particularly…
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https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/23/sabah-maintains-strong-financial-performance-with-over-rm6-bln-revenue-collection-since-2022/
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Sabah maintains strong financial performance with over RM6 bln revenue collection since 2022
KOTA KINABALU (April 23): The Sabah government continues to demonstrate strong financial performance, with total revenue collection exceeding RM6 billion for three consecutive years since 2022. In this regard, efforts to increase revenue collection, particularly…
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https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/23/american-rb-star-brian-mcknight-to-headline-kuchings-tee-f-dee-festival/
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American R&B star Brian McKnight to headline Kuching’s Tee.F.Dee festival
KUCHING (April 23): American R&B singer-songwriter Brian McKnight is set to headline the upcoming Tee.F.Dee event here next month, marking a key highlight of a cross-border collaboration between Sarawak and Indonesia. State Tourism, Creative Industry and…
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https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/23/kuching-to-showcase-award-winning-chefs-at-kff-2026/
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Kuching to showcase award-winning chefs at KFF 2026
KUCHING (April 23): Winning Sarawakian participants of the Global Chef Challenge Malaysia (GCCM) in Bintulu on April 15 and 16 have been encouraged to showcase their culinary skills at the upcoming Kuching Food Festival (KFF). Kuching South mayor Datuk Wee…
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https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/23/sarawak-chef-eyes-first-michelin-star-for-kuching-restaurant-scene/
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Sarawak chef eyes first Michelin star for Kuching restaurant scene
KUCHING (April 23): A Sarawakian chef is aspiring to earn a Michelin star, expressing hope that Kuching will one day become home to its first Michelin-recognised restaurant. Wincent Dyi said achieving a Michelin star has been his lifelong dream, describing…
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https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/23/miri-woman-loses-nearly-half-million-to-online-investment-scam/
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Miri woman loses nearly half million to online investment scam
MIRI (April 23): A 48-year-old woman has lost RM485,832 to an online investment scam after being lured through an advertisement on Instagram. Miri police chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said the victim lodged a report on Wednesday after realising she had…
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https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/23/kuching-high-court-upholds-rm39660-fine-over-possession-of-1322-turtle-eggs/
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Kuching High Court upholds RM39,660 fine over possession of 1,322 turtle eggs
KUCHING (April 23): The High Court here dismissed the prosecution’s appeal and upheld a fine of RM39,660 in default six months’ imprisonment imposed on a man who pleaded guilty to illegally possessing 1,322 turtle eggs in 2023. Justice Wong Siong Tung, in…
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https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/23/hope-place-kuching-steps-in-to-assist-bedridden-tbi-survivor/
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Hope Place Kuching steps in to assist bedridden TBI survivor
KUCHING (April 23): Hope Place Kuching has stepped in to assist a 32-year-old man who is bedridden following a traumatic brain injury (TBI) sustained in a motorbike accident in February, by providing basic food aid to support his struggling family. Philip…
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https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/04/23/expand-jom-baca-10-minit-programme-to-rural-areas-says-deputy-minister/
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Expand ‘Jom Baca 10 Minit’ programme to rural areas, says deputy minister
MIRI (April 23): The ‘Jom Baca Bersama 10 Minit’ programme (Let’s Read Together for 10 Minutes) should be expanded to smaller villages to raise awareness on the importance of a reading culture among the community, particularly youths. State Deputy Minister…