MIRI: A 34-year-old local man has been arrested for breaking into a house in Kampung Bidayuh, Taman Tunku, reportedly to fund his drug habits. The suspect was apprehended today, the same day he was seen removing several electrical items from the residence. The homeowner reported seeing the individual at the
MIRI: Federal Higher Education Deputy Minister, Datuk Ts. Mustapha Sakmud, has called for stronger strategic partnerships between universities and industry players in Sarawak to ensure graduates are equipped with skills that meet market demands. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Industry Engagement Programme Zone Borneo Career Fair 2025 in
MIRI: In a display of remarkable community commitment, Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) reported that zakat contributions for 2024 reached a staggering RM143 million, with the majority of this amount earmarked for charitable distribution. During a Raya open house at the Islamic Complex in Miri today, Abang Mohd Shibli Abang Mohd
MIRI: A group of students from Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) stepped outside the classroom confines into the bustling world of construction materials here recently. The visit to Best Quality Batching Sdn Bhd (BQB), one of Miri’s top producers of ready-mix and precast concrete, provided these future engineers a firsthand
BINTULU: A recreational fishing boat suspected of operating without a valid licence was seized by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) during a patrol on the evening of April 19. Captain Muhammad Suffian Eldine Abdullah, director of the Bintulu Maritime Zone, reported that the maritime enforcement officers were conducting a
MIRI: The Sarawak Customs Department thwarted an attempt to smuggle contraband cigarettes and alcoholic beverages, seizing goods with a total estimated value of RM566,691.20 including duties and taxes. According to Sarawak Customs director Norizan Yahya, the raid took place at 8.30 am on Mar 16 following intelligence received from the
MIRI: The Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Miri Branch, alongside its Community Care & Protection Unit and the Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD), recently paid a visit to two underprivileged families in Tudan Desaras. The initiative, spearheaded by Dr Uma Devi, chairperson of the Community Care and Protection Sub-Committee, served to not
MIRI: A vibrant atmosphere enveloped the karaoke competition held in celebration of Hari Raya Aidilfitri, organised by the Kedayan Association of Miri in collaboration with the Wireless Walk Traders Association, Sunday night (April 20) at the Wireless Walk venue. The event attracted over 30 participants from Brunei Darussalam, Miri, and
MIRI: The Ministry of Health Malaysia is set to bid for funds to launch the second phase of its ambitious MyGENOM programme. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awan Sauni said this, during the launch of the MyGENOM programme for the Sarawak Zone in Miri on Monday (April 21). The MyGENOM
BINTULU: A woman in her late 50s and a teenage boy sustained burn injuries in a fire that gutted a workers’ quarters at Jalan Kidurong, Tanjung Kidurong, early morning today. The victims, aged 59 and 17, suffered burns to their bodies and hands during the incident. They were promptly transported