MIRI: Thirteen individuals, including six children in Lorong 1C, Piasau Jaya 1, were left with nothing but the clothes on their backs after a devastating fire razed a double storey wooden house to the ground, last night (Mar 22). The blaze quickly spread through the structure, leaving behind a trail
MIRI: A fire broke out yesterday (Mar 22) in Pujut 9, destroying three homes and leaving eight individuals homeless. Fortunately, all residents managed to run for safety when the fire broke out, escaping unharmed. Apart from the houses, the fire also destroyed an adjacent oil storage room. A team of
MIRI: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu Sarawak (PBB) Women Senadin branch successfully distributed 350 packs of bubur lambuk to the residents here on today. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, who is also Senadin assemblyman, commended the women’s wing for their exceptional effort in preparing 350 packs of bubur lambuk
MIRI: Sarawak Energy’s operational and retail arm Syarikat Sesco Berhad (Sesco), in collaboration with the police, recently uncovered six cryptocurrency mining operations found to be involved in electricity theft in shophouses and residential homes in Pujut and Taman Boulevard here over a two-day anti-power theft operation. The electricity theft is
MIRI: The distribution of bubur lambuk in Sarawak serves as a meaningful gesture to foster unity among the various races in the community. “This traditional dish brings people together, regardless of their cultural or ethnic backgrounds, creating a sense of togetherness and solidarity,” said Minister for Transport, Datuk Seri Lee
MIRI: Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) has expressed regret over the recent call by Umno Youth for a boycott of KK Mart following controversy surrounding the sale of socks bearing the word ‘Allah’. Its Youth Publicity and Information Secretary , Kelvin Hii, stressed the need for a rational approach and
MIRI: Members of the Welfare, Health and Community Sub-Committee of Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Miri Branch recently visited two families with poor socio-economic background at Tudan Desaras. During the visit, chairman of the sub-committee, Dr Uma Devi delivered a short talk on the dangers of plastics, importance of cleanliness and
EAGER beaver Zaliha Hassan was 25 when she started working as a reporter based in Miri. “I wanted to really get out into the field,” she said, recalling how a hectic newsroom only served to fuel her passion. But there was always something gnawing at her, a wanting to try
MIRI: A man in his 40s, who intended to secure a loan of RM30,000, fell victim to a scam, resulting in a loss of RM53,000. Miri OCPD ACP Alexson Naga Chabu confirmed receiving a report on the incident lodged by the victim, who works as a supervisor in a private
MIRI: A man was discovered lifeless beside his motorcycle in a monsoon drain on yesterday (March 12) in the Riverview Senadin residential area here. The discovery was made by a homeowner, who promptly notified the police and the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba). Responding swiftly to the alert at 8.41pm,
