MIRI: The Sarawak government played a crucial role in repatriating the late Senate President Datuk Mutang Tagal from Azerbaijan after he fell suddenly ill, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has disclosed. “After learning of Datuk Mutang Tagal’s sudden illness in Baku, Azerbaijan, his family wanted to
MIRI: Today (May 12), the BEM Church on Jalan Airport here became the solemn setting for the arrival of the remains of late Senate President Datuk Mutang Tagal, marking the commencement of the funeral proceedings. The casket was transported via the Malaysian Air Force’s aircraft, Hercules, landing at Miri airport
MIRI: Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing, and Local Government Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil has defended the Kumang Gawai beauty pageant, stating that it celebrates rather than demeans Dayak women. He was alluding to criticism from an academic who deemed the contest demeaning. Penguang asserted the Kumang Gawai contest plays
KUALA LUMPUR: The late Senator Datuk Mutang Tagal’s final journey home commenced today (May 12) as his casket was flown from Subang Airport in Kuala Lumpur to Miri. Accompanied by solemn ceremonies, a Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) aircraft departed at 8am, carrying the revered figure’s remains. The procession is
MIRI: Piasau assemblyman Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yiew took to the streets today (May 12) to distribute 250 carnation bouquets to the public, mainly ladies in the city centre. Accompanied by the Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Piasau branch mobile team, Ting embarked on a mission to spread joy and
MIRI: Seventy seven students and four teachers from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Lutong, led by the Form 6 Research Club and under the guidance of head teacher advisor Min Yen Pui, recently volunteered at the Lutong Fire Station. The team, which included Dr. Brenda Bangi Jin, Cynthia Abus and Zamri
MIRI: Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Labour, Immigration and Project Monitoring) Datuk Gerawat Gala has paid a heartfelt tribute to his old friend Datuk Mutang Tagal. He recalled how both of them had shared a deep bond that traced back to their college days in the 1970’s at Kolej
MIRI: A sombre Miri city has begun preparations for the final rites of Senate President Datuk Mutang Tagal who died on Friday. All funeral arrangements are being coordinated by Datuk Gerawat Gala, the Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Labour, Immigration and Project Monitoring). At a meeting chaired by Gerawat
MIRI: The Sarawak Influencer Council (SIC) and JCI Riam’s inaugural networking event titled “How To Start A Business Leveraging TikTok”, was a resounding success. The event, held at Curtin University Malaysia here recently, brought together a diverse audience including business owners, influencers, students, and industry professionals. The event was a
MIRI: A total of 150 students completed the latest instalment of the English Enhancement Programme (EEP) conducted at Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia). The EEP, free of charge to Sarawakian students, is a collaborative effort between Curtin Malaysia and Yayasan Sarawak to equip school leavers with proficient English language skills
