Saturday, 20 December 2025

Author: Margaret Ringgit

Engineering ethics enhances professional responsibility

MIRI: The Faculty of Engineering and Science at Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) recently collaborated with the Young Engineers Section of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM-YES) Miri Branch to host the CIVITOUR programme at the university. The CIVITOUR programme is an important initiative by IEM-YES, aiming to provide students

International collaboration, intervention for children with neurodisabilities

MIRI: More than 20 professionals and stakeholders gathered to attend a health talk and presentation on “Advances in Therapeutic Intervention for Children with Neurodisabilities,” held at a leading hotel here on Monday. The talk showcased cutting-edge research and encouraged dialogue to enhance the well-being of affected children. The programme was

Foreigner faces the gallows for drug possession

MIRI: A foreign man is facing a death sentence for his involvement in drug trafficking, after police found and seized drugs weighing 92gm on him during a raid held on Saturday night here. The seized drugs were valued at RM1,071.90. Miri police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu confirmed that the

Financial aid given to Miri’s Tudan Phase 6 fire victims

MIRI: The victims of a devastating fire in Lorong Harmoni 3C, Tudan Phase 6, have received vital financial assistance, thanks to the swift intervention of Miri MP Chiew Choon Man. The financial aid aims to alleviate some of the financial burdens faced by the affected families, with each family receiving

Driver killed as car rams into divider

MIRI: An accident claimed the life of a 29-year-old man after he lost control of his vehicle and collided with a metal divider at Jalan Pan Borneo, near the Beluru junction at Ladang Sawit No.4, on Saturday. Miri Police Chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said that it occurred at 4

Curtin Malaysia celebrates successful trading competition

MIRI: The Curtin Finance and Investment Club (CFIC), the student-run academic club for accounting and finance students at Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia), celebrated the successful conclusion of its Trading Competition held at the Curtin Trading Room, the university’s unique teaching facility that provides a real-life trading floor experience. The

Driver killed as car rams into divider

MIRI: A man died when he lost control of his car and hit a metal divider at Jalan Pan Borneo, near Ladang Sawit No. 4, Beluru junction, on Saturday. Miri police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the victim, aged 29, was on his way from Niah to Beluru when

564 dogs protected from rabies

MIRI: A total of 564 dogs here have been vaccinated against rabies as part of the mass vaccination campaign until March 8. Senadin assemblyman Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said this initiative is essential in curbing the spread of rabies and other infectious diseases within the canine population. “Engaging in

TYT lunches at Waterfront

MIRI: Upon their return from Limbang today (Mar 10), Sarawak Governor Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, and his wife, Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, opted for local delicacies ‘Lelapan Bawal’ and ‘Lelapan Kambing’ for their lunch at a restaurant at the Miri waterfront. The couple’s arrival at

Embracing inclusiveness hallmark of govt success

MIRI: The government has always remained steadfast in its commitment to practice inclusiveness to ensure the needs of all communities are taken care of in the state. “By embracing inclusiveness, the government has created harmony and mutual respect among the state’s diverse communities,” said state Minister of Transport Datuk Seri