MIRI: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is optimistic Niah National Park will be as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Speaking at the ‘Majlis Melanggar Meja’ event in Subis last night (May 29), the Premier said the nomination process is in its final stages. “We are already
MIRI: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg unveiled an ambitious master plan for Niah. The comprehensive development initiative — the Niah River Protection Project Master Plan’ — aims to transform Bekenu, Lambir, and Sibuti into structured and sustainable developments. Speaking to more than a 2,000-strong crowd during
MIRI: The Kenyalang Smart City (KSC) Development Project will include a much needed convention centre here. Mayor Adam Yii who is enthusiastic over this prospect said the city is in dire need of a proper convention centre to host bigger events. “Therefore, the convention centre included in the Kenyalang Smart
MIRI: The Kenyalang Smart City (KSC) summit was officially launched today (Wednesday) at a leading hotel in Miri, underscoring the growing confidence of investors in Sarawak’s forward-thinking economic policies, as detailed in the Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030). Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, represented the Premier
MIRI: A devastating fire broke out in the early hours of Tuesday (May 28), destroying 14 units of Penan houses in Kampung Long Bangan Apoh, Baram. The fire, which occurred just days before the Gawai celebration, has left 14 families homeless. According to the Sarawak Fire and Rescue operation centre,
MIRI: A branch of the Fudan Institute of Traditional Medicine will be set up here. The move was announced by Prof Dr Dong Jingcheng, president of the Fudan Institute of Integrative Medicine at Huashan Hospital in China, on Tuesday. “We will do it step by step,” he stated, responding to
MIRI: The Miri Thai Poo Community will stage the inaugural “Sing in Borneo Challenge 1.0,” a singing competition for students. This event, held in collaboration with the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) and the Miri Division Education Office, is expected to benefit participating students by offering them a stage
MIRI: Piasau assemblyman Datuk Sebastian Ting has stepped in to assist a homeless man in his 70s who is almost completely blind. Despite not meeting the minimum criteria for assistance from local welfare services, Ting prioritised Amin’s immediate needs, ensuring he received the care and attention he desperately required. Amin,
By Margaret Ringgit MIRI: MP Chiew Choon Man has come out in support of the Prime Minister’s reminder to respect the existence of Chinese and Tamil vernacular schools in the country. He said this schooling system has been a long-standing educational heritage on Malaysia. Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had recently
KUCHING: CelcomDigi has launched ‘Nadi’, a distinctive music initiative that celebrates the deep connection between humans and nature. Directed by the esteemed Kelabit filmmaker, Sarah Lois Doral, ‘Nadi’ explores the symbiotic relationship between humanity and the environment through a captivating instrumental composition. In a statement, the film features three East
