Tuesday, 17 March 2026

Author: Gretta Bala

Gas leak at school construction site sparks emergency response

MIRI: Fire and rescue authorities ordered an immediate halt to construction works at a new school site in Tudan here on Friday after dangerous levels of flammable gas were detected rising from deep piling holes, triggering a multi-agency emergency response. The incident occurred at the construction site of the new

Immigration raid in Miri nets 76 undocumented foreign nationals

MIRI: Malaysian immigration authorities detained 76 undocumented foreign nationals following a two-day integrated enforcement operations across Miri, underscoring a stepped up crackdown on immigration offences in the northern part the state. The operations, mounted by the Immigration Enforcement Unit of the Miri Division, was carried out between February 5 and

Local woman arrested over pressure cleaner theft

MIRI: Police in Miri arrested a 41-year-old local woman in connection with the theft of a pressure cleaner from a major supermarket in the town. The suspect was detained following an investigation into a theft reported at Miri Departmental Store Sdn Bhd, where a pressure cleaner valued at RM250 was

Man held over palm oil fruit theft in Niah

MIRI: Police have arrested a 40-year-old local man over the theft of oil palm fruit bunches worth RM200 from a plantation in Niah, following a tip off from the public. The suspect was picked up by a team from Batu Niah Police Station at Block 213, Task 21, SPAD Plantation,

Gas leak halts construction works at new SK Tudan site

MIRI: Construction works at the new SK Tudan site here were ordered to stop today (Feb 6) after a suspected gas leak was detected from deep foundation piles, prompting an emergency response by the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba). Bomba said it received an emergency call at 10.15 am that

83 summonses issued during two-hour joint operations

MIRI: Police and road transport officers issued 83 summonses during a two-hour joint enforcement operations in Miri on Tuesday (Feb 3), underscoring ongoing concerns over traffic compliance and road safety in the northern Sarawak city. The integrated operations, involving the Miri District Police Headquarters (IPD Miri) and the Road Transport

Ramadan bazaar to run for 24 days at Miri Gymkhana Club

MIRI: A 24-day Ramadan bazaar jointly organised by the Jatti Miriek Miri Association (PJMM) and the Miri Gymkhana Club (GCM) will be held from Feb 18 to Mar 15 at the Miri Gymkhana Club. The bazaar offers business opportunities for local traders and a centralised venue for the public during

Swift public action stops Lutong mall fire

MIRI: A small fire involving a food stall at My Mall in Lutong was brought under control this afternoon (Feb 5) following swift action by members of the public, preventing the incident from escalating into a larger blaze. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) received an emergency call at

Man arrested over theft of electricity meter box at commercial building

MIRI: Police arrested a 37 year old local man in connection with the theft of an electricity meter box from a business premise at Seberkas Commercial Centre, off Pujut–Lutong Road, here, resulting in an estimated loss of RM150. The suspect was detained by a police team led by Assistant Superintendent

Toddler rescued after being locked inside car

MIRI: A one-year-old girl was rescued by firefighters after becoming trapped inside a locked car at a petrol station in Tudan on Wednesday afternoon, triggering an urgent response from the Fire and Rescue Department. The incident occurred at a fuel station in Tudan shortly after 3 pm when the toddler,