MIRI: Breast cancer continues to be detected too late among women in Sarawak, despite decades of awareness efforts. That was the stark message as the Pink October campaign was launched in Miri on Saturday. Data from the National Cancer Registry shows the risk of Malaysian women developing breast cancer has
MIRI: Sarawak needs young people who can think, adapt and innovate. That was the message delivered by Sarawak Transport Minister, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, as he officiated SMK Merbau’s ‘Majlis Anugerah Pelajar Cemerlang dan Majlis Graduasi 2025’ at Dewan Bunga Raya here on Saturday. He said the school’s achievements
MIRI: Firefighters from Lopeng and Miri Sentral stations were called into action late Wednesday night (Oct 22)after a chemical-laden lorry burst into flames near Vista Perdana along the Miri Bypass. The emergency call was received at 11.16 pm, prompting a swift deployment of 16 firefighters and three vehicles, including two
MIRI: Pickleball fever is sweeping across Malaysia, and Miri is the next to join the action. Odysportsz, the country’s pioneering pickleball brand, is teaming up with Hornbill Sports to launch a ‘Pickleball Workshop for Newbies’ – a hands-on introduction to one of the world’s fastest-growing sports. Kicking off on October
MIRI: Sarawak Oil Palms Berhad (SOP) strengthened its industry-academic collaboration with Curtin University Malaysia through an educational industrial visit that gave students a first-hand look at the inner workings of the palm oil sector. More than 25 students from Curtin’s Faculty of Business participated in the visit to SOP’s Lambir
MIRI: When the monsoon clouds begin to gather over the South China Sea, coastal and rural communities across Sarawak brace themselves for torrential rains and rising waters. But for the firefighters of Batu Niah Fire and Rescue Station (BBP Batu Niah), preparedness is more than just a seasonal duty —
MIRI: Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run after an unidentified man was struck and killed along KM826.9 of the Pan Borneo Highway on Sunday afternoon. District Police Chief ACP Mohd Farhan Abdullah said officers received a report at 4.40 pm on Oct 19 following the discovery of the body by
MIRI: A kitchen fire believed to have been triggered by a faulty electrical appliance broke out at a house in Kampung Senadin early this morning (Oct 19). Lutong Fire and Rescue Station chief Henry Jugah said a distress call was received at 6.28am, prompting the immediate dispatch of a team
MIRI: It was a bright Saturday morning in Bekenu, and excitement filled the air as children from Tadika Kemas Kampung Bungai gathered for an unusual lesson – one that could one day save their lives. Instead of pencils and colouring books, the pupils were greeted by flashing lights, gleaming helmets,
MIRI: Four men have been arrested in connection with the theft of Telekom Malaysia (TM) cables along Jalan Setia Raja on Thursday morning. According to Miri District Police Chief, ACP Mohd Farhan Abdullah, the case was reported at about 11:00 am on October 17 by a TM technician. Acting on