Sunday, 15 March 2026

Author: Gretta Bala

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

SOP hosts i-CATS students for refinery industry exposure

BINTULU: Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd (SOP) underscored its commitment to industry-academia collaboration by hosting students from i-CATS Miri for a structured industrial visit to its refinery here. The engagement aimed to deepen students’ understanding of the downstream segment of the palm oil supply chain, and showcase the operational standards behind

Malaysian students complete high-impact immersion in Japan

MIRI: A 64-member Malaysian delegation has wrapped up a high-impact educational mission to Osaka and Hyogo, giving students from Kolej Tun Datu Tuanku Haji (TDTH) Bujang Miri and SM Sains Miri rare exposure to Japan’s education system, culture, history and technological strengths. The visit, held from November 24 to 29

SOSWE accelerates wellness awareness with high-impact health session

MIRI : The Society of English Writers Northern Zone (SOSWE) delivered a compelling push for community wellness here on Friday with a focused mental and physical health session that resonated with a broad cross-section of participants. Running from 2 pm to 3 pm at the Tegas Digital Innovation Hub, the

Miri cops arrest man for container theft

MIRI: Police here arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of stealing items from a shipping container, marking a decisive move against a spate of petty crimes in the district. The suspect was arrested on Nov 27, in an operation led by Miri police station officer-in-charge ASP Goldy Jangan. A team

Sarawak Oil Palms celebrates local press for year-round coverage

MIRI: Sarawak Oil Palms (SOP) put the spotlight firmly on the local press last night (Nov 27) as the company hosted its Media Appreciation 2025 event here, recognising journalists as key partners in shaping public understanding of the region’s flagship industry. The annual gathering drew newsrooms from across the Miri

Early-morning blaze destroys home and vehicles in Miri

MIRI: A pre-dawn blaze tore through a home in Kampung Riam Jaya today, leaving an elderly couple homeless and reducing six vehicles to burnt-out shells before firefighters contained the flames. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department received a distress call at 3.58 am. Engines from Miri and Lopeng stations were

Curtin Malaysia students join first CENTEXS leaders bootcamp

MIRI: Nineteen Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) students were among the first cohort in Sarawak to take part in the inaugural Discover CENTEXS – Tech-Driven Leaders Bootcamp 2025. The high-energy three-day programme, held from November 7 to 9 at the Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak (CENTEXS) in Santubong, Kuching, set