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
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
MIRI: Sarawak upped the ante on its cultural presence on the world stage today with the launching of Ngelamaai Buraaq Idaang 2025. The programme signalled a strategic push to position Mulu as a showcase for indigenous heritage with global reach. Speaking at the launching on Sunday, Deputy Minister for Tourism,
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
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
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: 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.
BARIO: Healthcare delivery in one of Sarawak’s most remote communities has received a major lift with the donation of two vital medical devices worth RM78,500 to the Bario Health Clinic. The equipment – an ultrasound machine valued at RM55,000, and a defibrillator worth RM23,500 – was secured through the efforts
MIRI: A large-scale search is continuing off Tanjong Payong, Niah, for two Malaysian fishermen feared missing after their fishing vessel capsized in stormy seas last week. The ill-fated boat, registered as SF2 2102 and owned by a local operator, was struck by fierce winds and high waves at about 5:00
MIRI: The launch of the Fudan Integrative (Southeast Asia) Medicine Research Centre marks a strategic shift in the region’s healthcare landscape, positioning Miri as a rising hub for medical innovation, AI-driven diagnostics and research-led clinical practice. During a site visit to the former Miri City Council building (OMCC), which is