Wednesday, 14 January 2026

Author: Margaret Ringgit

Massive wasps nest safely removed from tree

MIRI: The Civil Defence Force (APM) here removed a nest of wasps on Friday in Kampung Bakam, following public complaints about the insects. According to Miri APM in a report, the discovery was made by a house owner who was about to clean the drain at the back of the

Concerns over road tax renewal on MyJPJ

MIRI: The government’s announcement on January 2 stating that Malaysians can renew their driving licences and road tax online through the Road Transport Department’s (RTD) MyJPJ app evoked mixed reactions from the public. While many welcomed the convenience and efficiency of the new system, others expressed uncertainties regarding its implementation,

Education advancement focus as Curtin Malaysia unveils vision for 2024

MIRI: Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) recently shared its vision for 2024, sparking enthusiasm for the future of education in the region among school counsellors from all 16 secondary schools here during a meeting held at its campus. Curtin Malaysia, the largest global campus and Asean hub of Curtin University,

Visiting Japanese students experience local culture

MIRI: A total of six Japanese Youth Exchange students are here to experience the local culture and gain new understanding of the world. The students, aged 16 to 22, who are Lions Youth Exchange (YE) programme participants arrived here from Japan on January 1 for the one-week event. Lions Youth Exchange

Joint blood donation campaign on Jan 7

MIRI: Inner Wheel Club (IWC) Miri is co-organising the blood donation campaign with Rotary Club of Miri Oil Town, in collaboration with the Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC), Miri Blood Donor Recruitment Committee and the Miri Hospital Blood Bank at MYY Mall shopping complex, Lutong on Jan 7. Co-organising chairman and

Four locals held for carrying syabu at Miri Airport

MIRI: Four individuals, including a woman, were arrested at Miri Airport after authorities discovered drugs suspected to be syabu (methamphetamine) in a box that they were carryingrt. Miri police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu confirmed the arrest, saying that the suspects were intercepted by the Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (JSJN)

APM saves cobra in home garden

MIRI: A one-meter-long cobra was rescued today after being found beneath the ground on the backyard side of a house in Kampung Luak 1. The venomous snake was discovered by the 67-year-old homeowner while gardening. “I was tending to my garden when I noticed something unusual under the ground,” the

Senior trekker dies on trail

MIRI: A 67-year-old outdoor enthusiast tragically passed away while trekking Canada Hills here on Monday. According to reports, the man was hiking with his wife when he suddenly collapsed between trail numbers 17 and 18. The incident reportedly occurred around 3 pm. Following the incident, a team of firefighters from

Villagers get bargain prices at Rahmah sales

MIRI: Some 200 households in Kampung Haji Waheed flocked to the Rahmah Sales on Saturday as they were on a hunt for essential items sold at 20 to 30 per cent cheaper than retail prices. The mobile programme organised by Persatuan Prihatin Sibuti and Miri (PPSDM) in collaboration with Miri

Chicken-preying python caught inside coop

MIRI: Civil Defence Force (APM) personnel caught a two-metre long python, weighing 100 kg at Kampung Batu 1 Kuala Baram here early this morning (Sunday). According to a report by APM, they received a call at around 5.14 am from a villager who spotted the large reptile inside his chicken