Friday, 12 December 2025

Author: Margaret Ringgit

Currency exchange dispute leads to court charge

MIRI: A foreign national has been charged at the Magistrate’s Court here following an incident involving an alleged death threat at a money exchange outlet. Miri District Police Chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said police received a report from a local complainant who alleged they had been threatened after

Sarawak needs additional maritime assets

MIRI: Sarawak’s maritime security capabilities must be strengthened with additional assets, the Sarawak Federal Secretary has said. Speaking during an official visit to the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency’s (MMEA) regional office here, Datuk Ahmad Nazri Mohd Hassan warned that the current fleet was insufficient to patrol the state’s vast waters

Charity run raises over RM60,000 for rehab programmes

MIRI: A charity run raised over RM63,000 for inclusive rehabilitation programmes here on Sunday. The SOP Healthy Strides Run 2025, held at Marina Park City, saw over 300 participants unite in a celebration of diversity and inclusion under the banner, ‘Stride for Inclusion, Stride for All’. The event, supported by

Fatal motorcycle accident claims security guard’s life

MIRI: A 74-year-old local security guard died following a solo motorcycle accident on Saturday. The fatal self accident was reported to have happened around 4:00 pm, along Jalan Perumahan Desa Bahagia Vista Perdana, Permyjaya, while the victim was on his routine patrol. According to Miri District Police Chief, ACP Mohd

SSM to go fully digital by June with MBRS 2.0 rollout

MIRI: The Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) is set to complete its transition to full digitalisation by June this year, as part of efforts to modernise business services and enhance service delivery nationwide. Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said the decision to go fully

Car spare parts shop in Krokop destroyed by early morning fire

MIRI: A car spare parts shop in Krokop was completely destroyed after a fire broke out in the early hours today (Apr 27). Emergency services were alerted to the blaze at Jalan Jee Foh 10 at approximately 2.10 am. Firefighters from the Central and Lopeng Fire Stations were swiftly dispatched

Orang Ulu-led Dayak Cultural Carnival to enliven city

MIRI: A state-level Dayak Cultural Carnival, led by the Orang Ulu community, is set to take centre stage here this June, promising a vibrant showcase of tradition, talent and unity. Scheduled to be held on either June 13 or 14, the two-day, two-night event will feature an exciting lineup of

Hundreds of students explore future pathways at education fair

MIRI: The Pullman Waterfront Miri buzzed with activity this weekend as hundreds of Sarawakian students flocked to the fourth annual Education, Career and Entrepreneur Fair. Organised by Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Piasau Service Centre and officiated by Tourism, Arts and Culture Deputy Minister, Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew, the

Sarawak Oil Palms unveils new logo to rebrand image

MIRI: Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd (SOP) unveiled a refreshed corporate logo at its annual dinner attended by over 1,200 employees and guests at Imperial Hotel here on Friday. “The new logo reflects our forward-looking approach, built on a legacy of trust, performance and resilience,” said SOP Group Chief Executive Officer,

Veteran journalists set for recognition at NSJA golden jubilee

MIRI: Thirty-eight veteran journalists from northern Sarawak will receive long service awards for their enduring commitment to the industry here on Friday (April 25). They will be honoured at the 50th Anniversary Golden Jubilee dinner of the Northern Sarawak Journalists Association (NSJA). The event, themed ‘Towards Press Freedom and Professionalism’,