# tragedy (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover tragedy. Page: Feed: --- ## [Brunei-Miri direct airport bus link being proposed](https://www.sarawaktribune.com/brunei-miri-direct-airport-bus-link-being-proposed/) _2026-08-21 · Gretta Bala · Sarawak Tribune_ MIRI: A daily express bus service linking Brunei International Airport directly with Miri is being explored as part of efforts to strengthen cross-border connectivity and use Brunei’s international air network to bring more tourists to northern Sarawak. The proposed service would allow international travellers arriving at Brunei International Airport to continue their journey to Miri \[…\] ## [Abang Johari joins PM’s delegation to Brunei](https://www.sarawaktribune.com/abang-johari-joins-pms-delegation-to-brunei/) _2026-08-21 · News Desk · Sarawak Tribune_ BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is among the leaders accompanying Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to the 27th Annual Leaders’ Consultation (ALC-27) between Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam here on Saturday. The consultation, involving Anwar and Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, will be held at Istana Nurul \[…\] ## [Ready to take safety measures for childcare centres](https://www.sarawaktribune.com/ready-to-take-safety-measures-for-childcare-centres/) _2026-08-21 · Sarah Hafizah Chandra · Sarawak Tribune_ TELUK MELANO: The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) is prepared to apply similar safety measures to childcare centres if weather conditions reach levels requiring such action. Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the ministry would take the necessary steps based on established requirements, particularly when the safety and welfare of children are involved. \[…\] ## [Straight sets, final bound!](https://www.sarawaktribune.com/straight-sets-final-bound/) _2026-08-21 · Edwinnie Einstein Unji · Sarawak Tribune_ SELANGOR: Sarawak’s women’s volleyball squad kept their perfect run alive, sweeping Federal Territories 3-0 to book their place in the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) Selangor 2026 final at Dewan Bola Tampar MBSA today. The Sarawakians, who had not dropped a single set throughout the pool stage, secured the semi-final victory 25-21, 25-23, 25-17. Assistant Chef-de-Mission (ACDM), \[…\] ## [Santubong MP: Sultan Abdullah’s return strengthens Sarawak-Pahang ties](https://www.sarawaktribune.com/santubong-mp-sultan-abdullahs-return-strengthens-sarawak-pahang-ties/) _2026-08-21 · Sarah Hafizah Chandra · Sarawak Tribune_ TELUK MELANO: Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah’s return to Telok Melano reflects his commitment to strengthening the close relationship between Sarawak and Pahang. Santubong MP Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the people in her constituency deeply appreciated Al-Sultan Abdullah’s return to officiate Masjid Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah… ## [Pahang-Sarawak ferry link seen as potential boost for Sematan tourism](https://www.sarawaktribune.com/pahang-sarawak-ferry-link-seen-as-potential-boost-for-sematan-tourism/) _2026-08-21 · Sarah Hafizah Chandra · Sarawak Tribune_ TELUK MELANO: A potential ferry connection between Pahang and Sarawak could open up new tourism opportunities, with the service possibly positioned as an exclusive travel experience rather than a regular commuting route. Tanjung Datu assemblyman, Azizul Annuar Adenan, said the idea of reviving a concept similar to the former Feri Malaysia was not impossible and \[…\] ## [Full-circle return for Sultan Abdullah in Telok Melano](https://www.sarawaktribune.com/full-circle-return-for-sultan-abdullah-in-telok-melano/) _2026-08-21 · Sarah Hafizah Chandra · Sarawak Tribune_ TELUK MELANO: What began with an earth-breaking ceremony during the Kembara Kenali Borneo three years ago came full circle today as Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah returned to Telok Melano to officially open a mosque bearing his name. The Masjid Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, located near Kilometre 0 of the \[…\] ## [Sultan Abdullah praises strength of Sarawak’s leadership](https://www.sarawaktribune.com/sultan-abdullah-praises-strength-of-sarawaks-leadership/) _2026-08-21 · Sarah Hafizah Chandra · Sarawak Tribune_ TELUK MELANO: Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has praised Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg for his dynamic leadership in driving Sarawak’s development. He described Abang Johari as a leader who is approachable, friendly and attentive to both the state’s progress and the well-being of Sarawakians. “I would like \[…\] ## [Telok Melano brings back fond memories for Sultan Abdullah](https://www.sarawaktribune.com/telok-melano-brings-back-fond-memories-for-sultan-abdullah/) _2026-08-21 · Sarah Hafizah Chandra · Sarawak Tribune_ TELUK MELANO: Returning to Telok Melano continues to evoke fond memories for Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, who recalled the warmth shown by Sarawakians during his Kembara Kenali Borneo journey three years ago. He said being back in Sarawak, particularly Telok Melano, brought a sense of nostalgia as he remembered the reception \[…\] ## [MPs raise alarm over maternity charges as Government insists services should be free](https://vicfallslive.co.zw/mps-raise-alarm-over-maternity-charges-as-government-insists-services-should-be-free/) _2026-08-21 · Nokuthaba Dlamini · VicFallsLive_ Concerns over women being unable to afford maternity-related costs and potentially giving birth at home triggered a detailed debate in Parliament on Wednesday, with MPs questioning whether Government’s free maternity policy is actually being felt by women at health facilities. Zivai Mhetu opened the discussion by asking the Ministry of Health and Child Care what \[…\] The post MPs raise alarm over… ## [ThreatCrush on GitHub (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/KpCTiGatF8vc) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ View the ThreatCrush listing on the GitHub Marketplace. ## [Sultan Abdullah keen to revive Feri Malaysia link](https://www.sarawaktribune.com/sultan-abdullah-keen-to-revive-feri-malaysia-link/) _2026-08-21 · Sarah Hafizah Chandra · Sarawak Tribune_ TELUK MELANO: Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, is keen to revive the former Feri Malaysia service as a means of reconnecting Pahang and Sarawak. Recalling the former sea connection, Al-Sultan Abdullah said he had personally travelled on the ferry with his late father around 1986. “There was once Feri Malaysia. I \[…\] ## [BEAM arrears hit US$292 million as Government warns schools against sending children home](https://vicfallslive.co.zw/beam-arrears-hit-us292-million-as-government-warns-schools-against-sending-children-home/) _2026-08-21 · Nokuthaba Dlamini · VicFallsLive_ Government has acknowledged that arrears owed under the Basic Education Assistance Module (BEAM) have accumulated to more than US$292 million, while the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has warned schools that learners must not be sent home for failing to pay fees. Deputy Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Mercy Dinha told \[…\] The post BEAM arrears hit US$292 million… ## [46 years on, only four provincial government officers have moved to Lupane](https://vicfallslive.co.zw/46-years-on-only-four-provincial-government-officers-have-moved-to-lupane/) _2026-08-21 · Wandile Tshuma · VicFallsLive_ Forty-six years after independence, Matabeleland North still does not have its full provincial administration based in Lupane, with only four officers having so far relocated from Bulawayo, Parliament heard on Wednesday. The issue was raised by Hwange Central MP Daniel Molokela-Tsiye, who questioned government on the progress of relocating the entire Matabeleland North provincial government \[…\]… ## [Man jailed 13 months for assault, drug use](https://www.sarawaktribune.com/man-jailed-13-months-for-assault-drug-use/) _2026-08-21 · Neville Timothy Sanders · Sarawak Tribune_ KUCHING: A 39-year-old man was sentenced to RM1,800 fine in default four months imprisonment and nine months imprisonment by the Magistrate’s Court here today for assaulting a woman and self-administering dangerous drugs. Mohammad Shairi Abdullah pleaded guilty to both charges before Magistrate Nursyaheeqa Nazwa Radzali. On the first charge, the court fined him RM1,800 or \[…\] ## [Former contract employee fined RM9,500 over RM7,828 scam funds](https://www.sarawaktribune.com/former-contract-employee-fined-rm9500-over-rm7828-scam-funds/) _2026-08-21 · Neville Timothy Sanders · Sarawak Tribune_ KUCHING: A 27-year-old former contract employee with a ministry was fined a total of RM9,500, in default 28 months imprisonment, by the Magistrate’s Court here today for dishonestly retaining RM7,828 in stolen funds linked to an online part-time job scam. Calvin Leo pleaded guilty to three charges under Section 411 of the Penal Code before \[…\] ## [Serian Maulidur Rasul procession cancelled, celebration to proceed](https://www.sarawaktribune.com/serian-maulidur-rasul-procession-cancelled-celebration-to-proceed/) _2026-08-21 · News Desk · Sarawak Tribune_ SERIAN: The ongoing haze has forced changes to the Maulidur Rasul 1448H/2026 celebration at the Serian divisional level, including the cancellation of its procession. The Serian Division Islamic Festival Standing Committee said the changes were made following unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings in the division, taking into consideration the safety and health of participants. \[…\] ## [Strong storytelling key to Southeast Asian animation success](https://www.sarawaktribune.com/strong-storytelling-key-to-southeast-asian-animation-success/) _2026-08-21 · Ammar Mirza · Sarawak Tribune_ KUCHING: Southeast Asian animators do not need to lean heavily on culture to succeed internationally, but strong storytelling remains the deciding factor in whether a film connects with global audiences. This was one of the main conclusions drawn from the panel discussion, ‘From Local Culture to International Screens’, held as part of Borneo Animation & \[…\] ## [Rental assistance scheme draws 8,070 applications, with 7,717 approved](https://www.sarawaktribune.com/rental-assistance-scheme-draws-8070-applications-with-7717-approved/) _2026-08-21 · Andy Chua · Sarawak Tribune_ SIBU: Response to the Sarawak Rental Assistance Scheme (SRAS) has been very encouraging, with 8,070 applications received by the Housing Development Corporation (HDC) to date. Of these, 7,717 applications have been approved, representing approximately 95.6 per cent of the total applications received. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Michael Tiang said \[…\] ## [RM10-million Serian Sports Arena gets government approval](https://www.sarawaktribune.com/rm10-million-serian-sports-arena-gets-government-approval/) _2026-08-21 · Nura V Lorna · Sarawak Tribune_ SERIAN: A new RM10-million sports arena is being planned for Serian, with the proposed facility to be built near the Serian Sports Complex. Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus said the Sarawak Government had approved the allocation for the Serian Sports Arena project under the Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA). He said a site had \[…\] ## [STIDC, Kuala Lumpur & Selangor Furniture Association explore new collaboration](https://www.sarawaktribune.com/stidc-kuala-lumpur-selangor-furniture-association-explore-new-collaboration/) _2026-08-21 · News Desk · Sarawak Tribune_ KUCHING: The Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) and Kuala Lumpur & Selangor Furniture Association (KSFA) are exploring collaboration to strengthen the state’s timber and furniture sectors. The initiative follows a courtesy visit by a nine-member KSFA delegation, led by its president, Cindy Kong, to STIDC on Thursday (Aug 20). STIDC General Manager Datuk Zainal \[…\] ## [Web Coding With AI, Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/sPaIvrRQlvf7) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control, open source. ## [Man marks 57th birthday with 121st blood donation](https://www.sarawaktribune.com/man-marks-57th-birthday-with-121st-blood-donation/) _2026-08-21 · News Desk · Sarawak Tribune_ KUCHING: While birthdays are often marked with celebrations and gifts, Rajani Borhan chose to celebrate turning 57 by giving something of his own – blood for patients in need. Rajani made his 121st blood donation today (Aug 21), continuing a practice he first began at the age of 20. Over the years, donating blood has \[…\] ## [Serian Sports Complex upgrade meets international standards](https://www.sarawaktribune.com/serian-sports-complex-upgrade-meets-international-standards/) _2026-08-21 · Nura V Lorna · Sarawak Tribune_ SERIAN: The RM4.26-million upgrading of the Serian Sports Complex will see its athletics and football facilities rebuilt to international standards, with completion targeted for September next year. Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus said the project, implemented under an allocation from the Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA), would take 15 months to complete. He said \[…\] ## [Malaysia, Indonesia urged to jointly tackle recurring Sarawak haze](https://www.sarawaktribune.com/malaysia-indonesia-urged-to-jointly-tackle-recurring-sarawak-haze/) _2026-08-21 · Nura V Lorna · Sarawak Tribune_ SERIAN: Malaysia and Indonesia should work together to address open burning as haze continues to affect communities in Sarawak, says Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus. He said stronger cooperation is needed as haze had become a recurring problem affecting the state almost every year. John said while authorities in Sarawak had taken measures to curb \[…\] ## [Kariba RIDA boat tragedy death toll rises to 97 as missing persons list closes](https://vicfallslive.co.zw/kariba-rida-boat-tragedy-death-toll-rises-to-97-as-missing-persons-list-closes/) _2026-08-20 · Nokuthaba Dlamini and Wandile Tshuma · VicFallsLive_ The death toll from the Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (RIDA) boat tragedy on Lake Kariba has risen to 97 after another body was recovered from Fothergill Island on Thursday afternoon, closing the official missing persons list. The latest recovery came hours after a body was found near Musambakaruma Island, taking the confirmed death toll to \[…\] The post Kariba RIDA boat tragedy death… ## [After 95 deaths, Parliament debates whether Kariba communities have a safe alternative to water transport](https://vicfallslive.co.zw/after-95-deaths-parliament-debates-whether-kariba-communities-have-a-safe-alternative-to-water-transport/) _2026-08-20 · Nokuthaba Dlamini · VicFallsLive_ Ten days after the Kariba RIDA boat disaster claimed 95 lives, Parliament debated whether communities around Lake Kariba are being pushed towards water transport because of poor roads. Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona said water transport was not necessarily a result of desperation, arguing that for some communities it is simply the shortest \[…\] The post After 95… ## [Lupane Provincial Hospital stalls at 22.7% as government owes contractor more than US$2 million](https://vicfallslive.co.zw/lupane-provincial-hospital-stalls-at-22-7-as-government-owes-contractor-more-than-us2-million/) _2026-08-20 · Nomvelo Siziba · VicFallsLive_ Construction of the long-awaited Lupane Provincial Hospital is only 22.7% complete, with the government owing the contractor more than US$2 million and work having been slowed after the contractor temporarily demobilised from the site. Deputy Minister of Health and Child Care Sleiman Kwidini told Parliament on Wednesday that the project had been delayed by severe \[…\] The post Lupane Provincial… ## [Kariba RIDA boat tragedy: Death toll rises to 94 as government says 180 were aboard](https://vicfallslive.co.zw/kariba-rida-boat-tragedy-death-toll-rises-to-94-as-government-says-180-were-aboard/) _2026-08-19 · Nokuthaba Dlamini · VicFallsLive_ The death toll from the Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (RIDA) boat tragedy on Lake Kariba has risen to 94, as the government says about 180 passengers and goods were aboard the vessel when it capsized on 11 August. The latest figures were released on 18 August as search and recovery operations continued. Police said 94 \[…\] The post Kariba RIDA boat tragedy: Death toll rises to 94 as… ## [Zimbabwe flu cases approach 4 000 a week as seasonal peak shifts to August](https://vicfallslive.co.zw/zimbabwe-flu-cases-approach-4-000-a-week-as-seasonal-peak-shifts-to-august/) _2026-08-19 · Wandile Tshuma · VicFallsLive_ Zimbabwe is experiencing a later-than-usual peak in influenza cases, with reported infections now approaching 4,000 a week, the Ministry of Health and Child Care has said. On X, Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Aspect Maunganidze, said surveillance data is showing increased influenza activity across the country, with the current peak occurring in August instead \[…\] The post Zimbabwe flu…