Saturday, 24 May 2025

Author: Margaret Ringgit

Ella mesmerises with rock anthems and ageless grace

MIRI: Malaysia’s undisputed Queen of Rock, Ella, sent waves of nostalgia and admiration through the Indoor Stadium Miri on Wednesday night as she delivered a stirring performance during the Berkat Gawai-Kaamatan 2025 Concert. Nor Zila Aminuddin, better known by her stage name Ella, took to the stage to a thunderous

Miri marks 20 years as a city with vision for a green, smart and liveable future

MIRI:  As Miri celebrates two decades since its elevation to city status, the outlook for this coastal city in northern Sarawak is increasingly optimistic, bolstered by strategic infrastructure developments, digital innovation, and a commitment to sustainability. Speaking at the Miri City 20th anniversary gala dinner on Tuesday (May 21), Miri

Miri embraces smart city vision as it marks 20 years of city status

MIRI: The Sarawak government has reaffirmed its commitment to digital transformation, with the Premier of Sarawak lauding Miri’s efforts in advancing its Smart City agenda. In a speech delivered on his behalf by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian during a gala dinner commemorating the 20th anniversary of

Hub and spoke: One man’s passion for aviation

IN the bustling city of Miri, the past whispers through the rustle of casuarina trees, the crashing of waves against the Tanjung Lobang beach, and the call of engines echoing from the airport runway. For Abang Usop Abang Narudin, 64, these sounds and sights are part and parcel of a

Drug syndicate busted, RM137,000 worth of ecstasy seized

MIRI: Police dismantled a drug trafficking syndicate operating here following a two-day operation that led to the seizure of ecstasy powder and pills valued at over RM137,000. The raids, conducted by the Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) of the Sarawak Police Contingent headquarters, took place on May 12 and 13,

Bowling association receives RM150,000 boost

MIRI: The Amateur Tenpin Bowling Association of Sarawak (ABAS) received a substantial boost to its sporting activities after being awarded a RM150,000 grant from the Youth and Sports Ministry. The grant was officially presented on Sunday during the Sarawak International Skills Challenge (SISC) 2025, held at Megalanes East in Bintang

Dayang Nurfaizah, Hael Husaini dazzle in electrifying duet at MeleTOP TVS Concert

MIRI: Sarawak’s very own vocal powerhouse, Dayang Nurfaizah, was the undisputed star of the ‘MeleTOP TVS Concert’ on Saturday, held at the indoor stadium here. She not only delivered a breathtaking performance but was also honoured with the ‘Anugerah Khas Borneo’ in recognition of her contributions to the Malaysian music