KUCHING: Senadin assemblyman Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin voiced disappointment with Padungan assemblyman Chong Chieng Jen for declining to support a motion of thanks to the late Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, the former Sarawak governor, during Wednesday’s (May 8) session of the Sarawak Legislative Assembly. Lee stressed the
MIRI: A total of 28 individuals from diverse sectors including education, government, and volunteers attended a Hygiene Promotion (HP) training, hosted by the Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Miri Branch on May 4. Led by the organising chairperson Wong Kheng Loong, it was facilitated by experienced members of the MRC, who
MIRI: A devastating fire engulfed two non-permanent, one-storey wooden houses in Kampung Setinggan Pujut, leaving both structures completely destroyed. The first house, measuring 30 x 15 square feet, and the second, 10 x 12 square feet, were consumed by flames, reduced to ashes. Fortunately, all seven occupants escaped unharmed. The
MIRI: The Miri branch of the Sarawak Bumiputera Entrepreneurs Chambers (DUBS) has suggested that Premier Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg consider acquiring Shell’s petrol station network, in a bid to bolster local economic control and empower small businesses. DUBS Miri chairman, Mohammad Hafidz Rohani revealed the
MIRI: Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) general manager Datuk Abang Mohd Shibli Abang Mohd Nailie stressed the significance of bolstering zakat contributions to sustain the organisation’s key programmes. Shibli referenced TBS’s achievements in 2023, where it reached its target with a zakat collection of RM141.5 million. “In 2023, TBS gave aids
MIRI: Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts, Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew, expressed shock and disappointment upon discovering the deliberate vandalism and damage inflicted on the children’s play facilities at Taman Delight’s recreational park. Ting, accompanied by Miri City Council (MCC) councillor Lisa Yu and his personal
MIRI: A single-car accident at Jalan Miri-Bintulu here yesterday (May 5) claimed the lives of three individuals and left four others injured. The incident happened near Rumah Nginbang Mile 72 Suai, Niah as the vehicle, carrying an entourage en route to deliver a wedding proposal in Belaga from Taman Tunku,
MIRI: Government agencies need to prioritise engagement with the public, said Deputy Minister of Digital Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong. The Hulu Rajang MP stressed that without the support and involvement of the people, the government cannot function effectively. Thus, he called on local authorities, such as the Resident’s Office, to
MIRI: The Miri Tua Pek Kong Temple is commemorating its 111th anniversary with a spectacle of traditional Chinese opera. “Collaborating with the Miri Ying-Yong Cheng’s Clan Association and the Miri Chinese Charitable Trust Board, the temple management is orchestrating four days of festivities from May 3 to May 7, featuring
MIRI: Member of Parliament (MP), Chiew Choon Man has pledged RM100,000 to SK St Columba Miri for the upgrading of the school hall and facilitating other Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) programmes. During the official opening of the school’s PTA meeting yesterday, he revealed plans to secure a special allocation of RM70,000
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