Saturday, 17 January 2026

Author: Margaret Ringgit

People’s welfare Taib’s priority: Community leaders

MIRI: The late former Head of the State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud was a dedicated leader who always prioritised the welfare of the rakyat. “Throughout his tenure, he worked tirelessly to improve the lives of the people in Sarawak. His focus on serving the rakyat was unwavering, and

Federation and Miri City Council unite to host Chap Goh Meh celebration

MIRI: The Federation of Miri Division Chinese Association (FCA) and the Miri City Council (MCC) have joined forces to organise this year’s Chap Goh Meh celebration. The aim of this collaboration is to bring the community together and create a memorable event that showcases the rich cultural heritage of the

Successful mercy flight to transfer patient from Miri to KK

MIRI: The fire and rescue air unit executed a successful mercy flight on Tuesday (Feb 20), transferring a patient suffering from Acute Aortic Dissection from Miri Hospital to Queen Elizabeth II Hospital in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, for advanced medical care. The highly trained fire and rescue air unit conducted the

Two-metre python caught in chicken pen

Miri: A two-metre long python, weighing about 20kg, was safely removed from a chicken pen of a house in Kampung Lereng Bukit here on Monday. According to a Civil Defence Force (APM) report, the reptile was spotted by the house owner, a 56 year old man, at 7.50am who immediately

Adapt to stay competitive

MIRI: Chinese associations should embrace new technologies and adapt to change in order to stay competitive. State Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said that by exploiting online communication platforms, virtual events, and digital marketing strategies, these associations can stay ahead of the curve. “There are countless ways for

Special needs: Early intervention ensures best outcome

MIRI: Early intervention in children with disabilities is crucial for their long-term prognosis. Women Childhood and Community Well-being Development Minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said they could then receive the necessary intervention to help them reach their full potential. This will ensure they have the best possible outcomes in life,

Talent hunt in para sports for SUKMA

MIRI: Sarawak is on the lookout for new talents for the upcoming Malaysia Games 2024 (PARA SUKMA). Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah said the state is dedicated to identifying and nurturing talented individuals in various para sports. “This initiative is not just about providing

NAIM offers deals in home ownership campaign

MIRI: Property developer NAIM launched its ‘Longevity Home to You’ campaign at the NAIM Clubhouse@SouthLake Permyjaya Chinese New Year open house celebration here. Inspired by the year of the dragon, the campaign offers amazing offers designed to make the home ownership journey memorable and seamless. Buyers in Miri can look

Miri ready to lead regional prosperity: MP

MIRI: MP Chiew Choon Man said Miri stands ready to emerge as a leader of regional prosperity and a model of sustainable development paradigms. In stating this he believes the Feb 14 Indonesian election’s outcome will have a substantial impact on cross border collaborations, trade regimes, and infrastructural connectivity. Explaining,

Bird in distress successfully rescued

MIRI: A bird ensnared in utility wires in Jalan Piasau Utara here has been freed this morning (Feb 17). Responding to a distress call at 10.04 am, Civil Defence Force (APM) personnel rushed to the scene to aid the bird, which had its leg caught in wires atop a utility