Tuesday, 12 August 2025

Author: Margaret Ringgit

Gawai Bazaar catalyst to empower business, cultural heritage

MIRI: The Gawai Dayak Bazaar here serves as a vital platform to celebrate and promote the rich cultural heritage of the Dayak community. “It also plays a crucial role in enhancing entrepreneurship among the Dayaks and generating economic opportunities for the locals,” said Deputy Public Health, Housing and Local Government

Latest updates on peat fire

Miri: The firemen are currently carrying out total flooding tactics at the affected areas of the peat fire in Kuala Baram in order to prevent the fire from spreading further. As at 1 pm yesterday, 21 hectares of land in Kuala Baram was devoured by the peat fire. According to

Gerawat helms SABERKAS Miri branch

MIRI: Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Labour, Immigration and Project Monitoring) Datuk Gerawat Gala has been appointed as the chairman of the newly established Miri branch of the Sarawak United National Youth Organisation (SABERKAS). Gerawat, who is also Mulu state assemblyman, was elected for the post during the branch’s

Fire destroyed 3 houses, leaving 8 people homeless

MIRI: A massive fire broke out in Pujut 9 yesterday, destroying three houses which led to eight individuals homeless. Fortunately, all residents managed to run for safety when the fire broke out, escaping unharmed. The fire also destroyed an adjacent oil storage room, apart from the three houses. A team

Peat fire engulfs Kuala Baram area

MIRI: A peat fire has erupted in the vicinity of Kuala Baram today (Mar 23), with firefighters currently engaged in battling the flames. Residents in the surrounding areas have been advised to remain indoors and refrain from venturing into the affected zones. A report by the Miri Fire and Rescue

Car ignites in self-inflicted accident on Miri-Bintulu road

MIRI: A car caught fire in the aftermath of a solo accident earlier today (Mar 23) at Sungai Bakas Subis Bridge along the Miri-Bintulu road. According to the State Fire and Rescue Department operation centre, they received a distress call on the incident at 5.27am, and immediately dispatched firemen from

Police launch manhunt following armed robbery at Ocean Park

MIRI: A police manhunt is currently underway for two individuals suspected of involvement in a recent house robbery. The incident was reported to have occurred on Thursday morning (Mar 21) at 4.15am at Ocean Park residential area here. Valuables worth RM50,000 were reported stolen in the incident. During the incident,

Police seize drugs, three foreign men arrested

MIRI: The police have arrested three foreign men and seized drugs with an estimated street value of RM57,554.17 in a recent raid at an entertainment outlet here. Miri police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu has confirmed the arrest in a statement issued last night (Mar 22). He said the seized

Staff’s swift action averts disaster as fire breaks out in eatery

MIRI: Quick action by the staff at an eatery in Marina Phase 2 last night (Mar 22) prevented a potential disaster when a fire erupted in the kitchen. Their immediate response and decisive measures effectively contained the fire, preventing it from spreading to other areas of the restaurant. A team