Monday, 4 May, 2026

4:57 AM

, Kuching, Sarawak

Author: Gretta Bala

Motorcyclist killed in rear-end crash

MIRI: A 22-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a four-wheel-drive vehicle on the Lutong Kuala Baram Road here on Saturday morning. The collision happened shortly after 10 am as the victim was riding towards the city from Lutong. According to initial police findings, the motorcycle slammed into the

Curtin Malaysia empowers students with carbon footprint workshop

MIRI: Curtin University Malaysia’s (Curtin Malaysia) IChemE Student Chapter successfully hosted a Carbon Footprint Workshop that brought together 27 students and staff, all eager to strengthen their understanding of carbon management and industrial sustainability –  areas increasingly critical to Malaysia’s green transition. The workshop was led by Professor Ir Dr

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