MIRI: A re-delineation of electoral boundaries to increase state constituencies in Sarawak is expected to be carried out soon. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the State government has been informed by the Election Commission (EC) on the matter. “We have been informed (by the EC)
MIRI: Parents are told to encourage their children to consider pursuing their higher education after completing their Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM ) at Sarawak owned universities. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Labour , Immigration and Project Monitoring) Datuk Gerawat Gala said they should grab the opportunities of the free
MIRI: Police here will kick start its Ops Selamat in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebration from Feb 8 until 13, focusing on three routes, namely the Jalan Bakam, Jalan Pan Borneo Highway and Miri By-pass Road. According to Miri police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu, heavy vehicles or
MIRI: A vessel crew, in his 50’s, was found dead in his hotel room on Monday (Feb 5). According to Miri OCPS ACP Alexson Naga Chabu, confirmed received a report on the discovery at 2.15pm on the same day. “The deceased, from Kelantan, had stayed at the hotel with four
MIRI: Deputy Minister for Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Rosey Yunus has approved an allocation of RM30,000 for the construction of Lutong Fire and Rescue station’s surau. This was announced during the launching of Lutong Fire and Rescue Station’s Public Sector Conducive Ecosystem (EKSA) corner today (Feb
MIRI: As pickleball gains immense traction throughout the nation, the Malaysia Pickleball Association (MPA) is rallying sports operators, clubs, private entities, and governmental bodies nationwide to establish additional specialised venues to accommodate the sport’s burgeoning community and unique infrastructure requirements. Pickleball, a sport that ingeniously combines elements of tennis, badminton,
MIRI: Miri Civil Defence Force (APM) successfully rescued two six-month olds kittens from a ceiling of an office premise on Jalan North Yu Seng today (Feb 6). According to the Miri APM report, the discovery was made by the office’s staff this morning , after hearing tapping sounds and kittens’
MIRI: Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) is exploring avenues for collaboration that will benefit students in Bintulu aiming for tertiary education. Towards this end a delegation from the university recently paid courtesy visits to the Bintulu District Office and Bintulu District Education Office (PPD). The delegation comprised Manager of External
MIRI: Pustaka Negeri Sarawak here now offers a bulk loan programme for schools, educational institutions, and both government and non-government organisations. This initiative aims to help organisations expand their library collections and support their educational objectives without financial burdens. Under the programme, registered organisations can borrow between 50 to 200
MIRI: A total RM10.4 million allocation has been allocated by the federal government to upgrade the aging federal road in Miri, said Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. “I was told by the Sarawak Public Works Department (JKR), that the amount, however is not sufficient to cover the entire