Thursday, 29 January 2026

Author: Gretta Bala

Fire destroys car on Pan Borneo Highway, two escape unharmed

MIRI: A Toyota Camry was reduced to a shell after it caught fire on the Pan Borneo Highway near Kampung Subak, Bekenu, on Sunday afternoon. Two men walked away uninjured in what firemen described as a total loss. The alarm was raised at 3.14 pm when the driver, a male,

Two shoplots destroyed in third-floor shop unit blaze in Bintulu

BINTULU: Firefighters battled a fast-moving blaze late Thursday night after flames engulfed two third-floor shop units at Jalan Pedada, reducing both to a burnt-out shell. According to the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Operation centre, the emergency call came in at 11.07 pm from a nearby witness, prompting an immediate mobilisation

Driver escapes unharmed as vehicle erupts in flames

MIRI: A four-wheel-drive (4WD) burst into flames along the Pan Borneo Highway in the early hours of Wednesday, triggering a swift response from firefighters in Batu Niah who raced to stop the blaze from escalating. The alarm was raised at 1:55 a.m. by the driver, who had pulled over at

Community mobilises as aid reaches Long Layang fire victims

MIRI: A support mission led by Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Telang Usan arrived in Long Layang on Monday (Nov 17) with critical assistance for families devastated by last week’s longhouse fire. The delegation represented Telang Usan assemblyman Dato Dennis Ngau. Each affected household received RM1,000 in emergency relief from

MRCS Miri brings community care to Kampung Lereng Bukit

MIRI: The Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) here demonstrated its commitment to community welfare with a heartfelt outreach programme at Kampung Lereng Bukit. It was held in collaboration with the village head Aminudin Morshidi. The initiative, organised by the MRCS Community Care and Protection Committee, saw volunteers from across Miri

Curtin ink MoU with Mercure hotel for hospitality synergy

MIRI: Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) and Mercure Miri City Centre have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in hospitality education, industry engagement, and sustainable tourism development, marking a major step in bridging academia and industry in Sarawak. The MoU signing, held at Curtin Malaysia’s campus here

Rapid fire rips through Kampung Wireless, levelling homes within minutes

MIRI: A fierce blaze tore through Kampung Wireless here this evening, wiping out a furniture shop and several nearby homes in a matter of minutes as firefighters raced against fast moving flames and cramped riverfront structures. According to the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Operations Centre, the alarm was raised at

Lorry’s cargo destroyed in fire, driver and assistant safe

MIRI: A lorry hauling car batteries and clothing was gutted in a fierce fire along Jalan Peninjau in Beluru today, leaving its entire rear cargo load destroyed. According to Batu Niah Fire and Rescue Station chief, Rary Binjie, the team raced 58 kilometres to the scene after receiving the emergency

Miri City 21 Half Marathon prompts road closures and traffic diversions

MIRI: Police will implement comprehensive road closures and traffic diversions across central Miri tomorrow (Nov 16), as the city hosts the Miri City 21 Half Marathon 2025. The race, which begins at 5 am and runs until 8 am, features two categories: the 21-kilometre half marathon and a four-kilometre run.