Sunday, 10 August 2025

Author: Margaret Ringgit

Farmer lauds prompt effort to resolve water reservoirs

MIRI: The constant issue of water reservoirs in low-lying areas that resulted in water accumulation on a 300-foot dirt road at Pujut Padang Kerbau has been resolved. Pujut assemblyman Adam Yii has funded the RM3,000 dredging project through his Minor Rural Project (MRP) initiative. It was noted that last month,

Miri Hospital receives significant medical equipment donation

MIRI: The Rotary Club of Bintulu Central (RCBC), in collaboration with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS Charities), has successfully completed the 4th Sequel of Hope Delivery project. This initiative has facilitated the donation of essential medical equipment and appliances to Miri Hospital, with a combined value

WHO donates GeneXpert TB machine to Jalan Merbau Health Clinic

MIRI: In a significant stride towards enhancing the detection and control of tuberculosis (TB), the Jalan Merbau Health Clinic in Miri received a GeneXpert TB machine from the World Health Organisation (WHO). The donation aligns with the Malaysian Ministry of Health’s (MoH) ongoing efforts to improve healthcare services and combat

A wife’s heartfelt eulogy

MIRI: Datin Ho May Ling delivered a heartfelt eulogy for her late husband, Datuk Mutang Tagal during his funeral service on Monday. She expressed gratitude to God for granting the late Mutang the opportunity to serve as Senate President. She was also thankful that Mutang could return to Malaysia from

MMEA detains vessels, crews

MIRI: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained a tugboat and a barge near Kuala Baram, about 4.9 nautical miles northwest of the coastline this morning. The operation, part of routine patrols under OP PERMAI 01/2019 and OP TIRIS 3.0, was carried out by the local maritime zone team. The

Fire engulfs first floor of house in Taman Armeria, Miri

MIRI: A fire erupted on Monday (May 13), engulfing the first floor of a double-storey house in Taman Armeria, Jalan Aru 6 here. The blaze, which reportedly started in a study room and a 20×60 kitchen, caused significant damage to the ground floor, with an estimated destruction of 40 per

Thousands bid farewell to late Senate President  

MIRI: Thousands of mourners and family members gathered at the BEM Canada Hill Church today to pay their final respects to the late Senate President, Datuk Mutang Tagal. Among the dignitaries present at the solemn ceremony were Azerbaijanian Ambassador to Malaysia Irfan Dadudov and Deputy Senate President Datuk Nur Jazlan

Python found near chicken pen in Miri

MIRI: A one-meter-long python sparked panic in Jalan Kampung Tudan as it slithered near a local resident’s chicken pen in the wee hours this morning. The Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) swiftly responded to a distressed call at 2.53 am from the house owner, aged 43, who reported unusual noises

Premier pays final respects, hails Mutang’s devoted service

MIRI: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg led the State government in paying final respects to Senate President Datuk Mutang Tagal who died on Friday.  He expressed heartfelt condolences on behalf of the Sarawak government to Mutang’s family and paid a moving tribute to his immense contributions