Saturday, 14 March 2026

Author: Gretta Bala

Civil Defence catches 9-foot python in surau compound

LAWAS: A nine-foot python was caught by Civil Defence personnel here after it was found in a chicken coop near a surau in Bukit Naga on Wednesday morning. The District Operations Control Centre received an emergency call from a member of the public at 8:35 am, reporting the presence of

Elderly man missing in remote Tubau settlement

BINTULU: A search is under way in a remote settlement in Tubau, Sebauh, after a 75-year-old man was reported missing two days ago. The man, identified as Nyaring Minggu, from Rumah Nyaring in the Punan Asel community along Sungai Segang, was last seen leaving his home on Monday morning at

SOP unites Indonesian expats for 80th Independence Day

MIRI: Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd (SOP) brought together its Indonesian expatriate employees and their families across Sarawak to mark Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day with a day of spirited celebration. The commemoration, held simultaneously at SOP’s estates and operating units, was filled with traditional games, patriotic songs, and community activities aimed

‘Halaman Cantik’ contest celebrates greener communities

MIRI: The city’s annual ‘Halaman Cantik’ competition reached its finale this week, celebrating residents, schools and organisations that have transformed their surroundings into green, welcoming spaces while fostering a stronger sense of community. The prize-giving ceremony, held at Miri City Hall on Tuesday, was officiated by Mayor Adam Yii Siew

Eighteen motorbikes seized in road safety operation

MIRI: Police seized 18 motorbikes during a crackdown on illegal street racing and reckless riding over the weekend. The operation, carried out by the Miri District Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division on Sunday evening, involved two senior officers and seven personnel. They patrolled several hotspots, including Jalan Bandaraya Miri, Jalan

Curtin students land top drone academy scholarships

MIRI:  Eight students from Curtin University Malaysia were awarded scholarships by Drone Academy Asia (DAA), securing a place in one of the region’s most sought-after professional drone training programmes. Crystal Yap Yin, Angellica Hui Xin Xuan, Kunaal Haridas, Lai Yong Jun, Jacky Darwin Chandra Uvat Albert, Allan Kong Anak Giraw,

UKM students inspire Miri sixth formers through motivation camp

MIRI: More than 100 sixth formers in Miri had the rare chance to gain first-hand inspiration from university students who have walked the path they now hope to tread. The session, titled ‘Langkah Ke Menara Gading (Steps to Higher Learning)’, brought together 113 students from SMK Baru and SMK Lutong

Rescue mission launched after 4WD plunges into ravine

MIRI: A dramatic late-night rescue operation unfolded deep in the interior of Miri after a four-wheel drive (4WD) plunged into a ravine along Jalan Long Loyang on Sunday (August 17) evening. The incident, reported at 9:40 pm, involved a Toyota Land Cruiser carrying three people. Two men sustained injuries and

Family institution key to nation’s well-being

MIRI: The strength of a nation begins with the strength of its families, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, who described the family institution as the backbone of a harmonious society. Speaking at the Sarawak Islamic Family Discourse 2025 in Miri on Sunday (August 17),

Miri MP allocates RM120,000 to boost schools and churches

MIRI: Five schools and religious institutions in Miri have received RM120,000 in federal funding to upgrade facilities and purchase equipment, in what local leaders described as a timely boost for the community. The allocation, channelled through the People-Friendly Projects (Projek Mesra Rakyat) under the Miri parliamentary constituency, was announced by