Wednesday, 23 July 2025

Author: Margaret Ringgit

Manager duped in fake school project tender in Miri

MIRI: A female manager of a building material supplier in Miri fell victim to a scam involving a fake school building project tender, resulting in a loss of RM78,000. Miri police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu confirmed receiving a report on the incident on April 4. “In the incident, the

Over RM5.4 mil in welfare aid disbursed to recipients in Miri

Miri: The Sarawak government via the Welfare Department, disbursed RM5,454,800 in financial assistance to 4,283 beneficiaries in Miri from January to March this year, aimed at providing crucial support to needy individuals. “Of the recipients, 976 are those celebrating Raya in Miri division, while 278 are from Bekenu area, reflecting

Local contractors urged to be in the forefront

MIRI: Deputy Minister for Youth, Sport and Entrepreneur (Entrepreneur Development) Datuk Dr Ripin Lamat highlighted the need for proactive engagement from local contractors within his Lambir constituency, urging them to step forward and take up projects rather than allowing outsiders to monopolise tenders. He believes that by actively participating in

RM10,000 from MRP fund for NSJA’s English online journalism course

MIRI: Senadin assemblyman Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin recently approved a grant of RM10,000 to the Northern Sarawak Journalist Association (NSJA) for their English online journalism course. The course, set to take place at Curtin University Sarawak, aims to enhance the English proficiency of local journalists, empowering them with better

Woman dies in fall

BINTULU: A woman’s lifeless body was discovered on the ground outside a shopping mall here on Monday. The discovery was confirmed by Bintulu Police chief Supt Nixon Joshua Ali on Tuesday. The woman’s body was discovered by members of the public around 6:30 pm, who promptly alerted the authorities. Initial

Landslide threatens 200 villagers

MIRI: A landslide triggered by heavy rainfall on Sunday has put 200 villagers in Niah at risk, occurring just three metres from the backyard of a longhouse. The Miri Civil Defence Force (APM) said that of the longhouse’s 41 doors, eight faced direct impact from the landslide. APM personnel were

Curtin and UOB collaborate to promote financial literacy

MIRI: Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) is collaborating with United Overseas Bank (UOB) Malaysia to empower students with essential financial knowledge and skills. A cornerstone of this collaboration was an informative talk on financial scams to educate students about the various tactics used by fraudsters and how to safeguard their

Vigilantism has no place in this country: Miri MP

MIRI: Chiew Choon Man has advised against taking matters into one’s own hands. The Miri MP was particularly referring to the KK Mart in Kuching Molotov cocktail attack on Apr 1. Chiew stressed the importance of allowing law enforcers to conduct thorough investigations rather than allowing vigilantism to proliferate in

World Quran Hour Miri on April 4

MIRI: Mark your calendars for an enriching event brought to you by Pustaka Miri Sarawak, in collaboration with the Miri District Education Office (PPD) and Darul Ehsan Mosque. Scheduled for April 4, the event aims to celebrate the beauty and wisdom of the Quran, fostering unity and spiritual growth within

Free education programme attracts 100 students

MIRI: IBS College free education project which was launched on Monday is a free two-month course tailored for SPM school leavers. One hundred students from Miri, Limbang and Sibu have enrolled for the course which started yesterday and will end on May 30. The initiative, which is supported by Deputy