Thursday, 29 January 2026

Author: Gretta Bala

Mulu pupils secure Hong Kong drone contest slot

MIRI: SK Batu Bungan, a small primary school deep within the Mulu interior, is emerging as one of Sarawak’s most unexpected technology frontrunners. Several of its pupils have been invited to take part in the HULA For Learning International Drone Competition in Hong Kong next January, marking a major leap

Police detain man over bus vandalism incident in Miri

MIRI: A man has been taken into custody here after allegedly throwing a hard object that smashed a lamp on a passing bus, an act police say posed a clear risk to public safety. The suspect was arrested at 2.10 pm on Dec 3 when ASP Goldy Jangan, head of

Two men killed in trailer crash

MIRI: Two men were killed when a trailer transporting heavy machinery crashed at the Jalan Miri Bypass traffic lights late Wednesday afternoon. The impact left the cabin mangled, trapping both the driver and his assistant. Fire and Rescue personnel from the Lopeng station arrived minutes after the 4.20 pm alert

Local man picked up in cable theft attempt in Miri

MIRI: Police arrested a local man who was caught red-handed trying to steal roadside cables along the route toward the GL Roundabout. The swift response came from the MPV unit of the Miri district police headquarters, led by Sergeant Helmi Rosli. Officers seized a set of tools believed to have

Police seek witnesses after 63-year-old cyclist dies in crash

MIRI: A 63-year-old cyclist was killed in an accident along Jalan Tanjung Lipat near Batu Niah here late Saturday afternoon. Miri police confirmed they received a report of the fatal incident, which occurred at 5:30 pm. Initial investigations found that the victim, a local man, had been cycling from the

SMK Chung Hua Miri delivers breakthrough wins at World Robot Olympiad 2025

MIRI: SMK Chung Hua Miri delivered one of its strongest-ever performances on the international stage, securing two gold medals and one silver at the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) International Final in Singapore. The results helped propel Malaysia to the top of the overall standings, where the country finished as champions

Miri branch affirmed as powerhouse on DBNA’s 70th anniversary

MIRI: The Miri chapter of the Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) has been singled out as the organisation’s most active and influential branch, underscoring its pivotal role in protecting Bidayuh identity, customs and heritage far from the community’s heartland. DBNA president Datuk Ik Pahon Joyik said the branch has set

Duo nabbed over cable theft attempt

MIRI: Police have detained two local men suspected of attempting to steal cables along the Miri-Bintulu Road, an offence that authorities say poses serious risks to public safety and essential services. The arrests were made during an operation led by officer-in-charge of the Miri Central Police Station, ASP Goldy Jangan,

Miri Badminton Association outlines ambitious development roadmap

MIRI: The Miri Badminton Association (MBA) has fired the starting shot for a more aggressive development push as its president, Datuk Dr Ripin Lamat, outlined a clear and ambitious roadmap during the opening of the Miri Badminton Association Closed Amateur Badminton Championship 2025. This year’s championship drew 14 teams, 16