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10/10/2025

Sarawak recorded 3,558 crime cases from Jan–Sept, down 10% from last year, said Police Commissioner Datuk Mohamad Zainal Abdullah.

However, r**e cases rose 6% and commercial crimes jumped 60.7%, mostly online scams. Police have launched CID_Sarawak Official on TikTok & Facebook to raise public awareness.

For report, click: https://www.theborneopost.com/2025/10/10/cp-sarawak-records-10-pct-drop-in-overall-crime-from-jan-sept/

10/10/2025

The Sibu Iban Longhouse Headmen Association has declared full support for Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, saying the Global Travel Meet issue was “politically motivated and grossly unfair.”

They praised Tiong’s leadership and urged Malaysians to stay calm and uphold Sarawak’s spirit of unity and tolerance.

For report, click: https://www.theborneopost.com/2025/10/10/longhouse-chiefs-group-views-global-travel-meet-issue-as-grossly-unfair-to-minister/

10/10/2025

Kota Kinabalu MP and Deputy Minister of Plantation and Commodities, Datuk Chan Foong Hin, has applauded the federal government’s commitment to Sabah under the newly tabled Budget 2026, calling it a “clear reflection of the Madani Government’s sincerity” in closing the development gap between Sabah and Peninsular Malaysia.

Read more: https://www.theborneopost.com/2025/10/10/chan-budget-2026-a-testament-to-federal-commitment-in-bridging-sabahs-devt-gap/

10/10/2025

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that Miri will be among three locations nationwide to receive a new Unity Activity Centre, part of efforts to strengthen national unity and cultural identity under .

“We build this nation on the pillars of unity — segulai sejalai (together as one),” said Anwar.

For report, click: https://www.theborneopost.com/2025/10/10/budget-2026-miri-to-get-new-unity-activity-centre-to-strengthen-national-harmony/

10/10/2025

DPM Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof says the record RM6.9b for Sabah and RM6b for Sarawak prove the Madani Government’s firm commitment to uphold the spirit of MA63 and boost development in both states.

His ministry, PETRA, also gets key funds — RM2.2b for flood mitigation and RM1.9b for electricity in Sabah & Labuan.

For report, click: https://www.theborneopost.com/2025/10/10/budget-2026-record-funds-for-sabah-sarawak-show-govts-ma63-commitment-says-dpm-fadillah/

10/10/2025

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that SK Sri Sadong in Serian and SMK Desa Wira in Padawan will be built under the 2026 National Budget — part of the government’s plan to strengthen education and improve school facilities nationwide.

For report, click: https://www.theborneopost.com/2025/10/10/budget-2026-two-new-schools-for-sarawak-sk-sri-sadong-in-serian-smk-desa-wira-in-padawan/

10/10/2025

PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced a new health clinic for Mukah under the Health Ministry’s RM46.5 billion allocation next year — part of efforts to boost healthcare access nationwide.

For report, click: https://www.theborneopost.com/2025/10/10/mukah-to-get-new-health-clinic-under-2026-budget-to-boost-public-healthcare/

10/10/2025

This assistance complements the second phase of public service salary adjustment, which involves an additional RM18 billion expenditure, as well as ongoing support via the STR and SARA programmes.

For report: https://www.theborneopost.com/2025/10/10/budget-2026-special-aidilfitri-aid-of-rm500-for-civil-servant-rm250-for-retirees/

10/10/2025

“Persons with disabilities are part of our society—they have unique abilities, resilience, and talents," the Prime Minister said.

For more: https://www.theborneopost.com/2025/10/10/budget-2026-autism-service-centres-expanded-to-labuan-sabah-sarawak/

10/10/2025

The Madani Government is committed to ensuring balanced progress across all states, from remote villages to urban centres.

For report: https://www.theborneopost.com/2025/10/10/budget-2026-rm700-mln-to-bring-clean-water-electricity-to-3200-rural-sabah-swak-homes/

10/10/2025

The allocation forms part of broader efforts to strengthen public safety, law enforcement, and national defence.

For report: https://www.theborneopost.com/2025/10/10/budget-2026-rm1-5-bln-to-upgrade-uniformed-service-facilities-including-sarawak-police-hq/

10/10/2025

Gig, e-hailing and p-hailing workers will receive matching contribution incentives of up to RM600 per year, or RM6,000 for life, under the i-Saraan Plus scheme.

For report: https://www.theborneopost.com/2025/10/10/budget-2026-matching-incentive-for-gig-e-hailing-p-hailing-workers-under-i-saraan-plus/

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