Sunday, 11 January 2026

Author: Margaret Ringgit

Hydrogen tech centre launches soon

MIRI: Sarawak Skills and i-Cats University College (iCATS UC), will establish a Centre of Excellence in Hydrogen Supply Chain Technologies next year. In preparation, a delegation from Sarawak Skills and iCATS UC visited four organisations in China, including Foshan Feichi Motor Technology Co. Ltd, Foshan Polytechnic, Sino-Synergy Headquarters in Foshan,

Local leaders urged to conduct thorough background checks for MyKad applications

MIRI: Bekenu assemblywoman Datuk Rosey Yunus has stressed the importance of local community leaders in rural areas conducting thorough background checks for MyKad applications sent to them for verification.  Rosey, who is also the Deputy Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, made this reminder during a fire safety

Sarawak-Brunei explore cross-border water supply

MIRI:  Discussions are underway between the Sarawak and Brunei governments to explore the possibility of supplying treated water to the sultanate. Utilities and Telecommunications Minister Datuk Sri Julaihi Narawi said Brunei had made the request after several areas there especially in Muara and several companies had sought water supply from

Mobile service meets community concerns

MIRI: The Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Senadin Service Centre’s Mobile Service 2U Team, led by Councillor Jeffery Phang, visited coffee shops at Tamu Morsjaya and Tamu Morsjaya Baharu for a meet-and-greet session as part of their regular ‘Mobile Service2U’ programme on Sunday. The team, comprising Cr Kueh Chie Tiong,

Over 100 bleed for good cause

MIRI: A total of 143 persons registered as blood donors with 113 successfully donating their blood during an International Volunteers Day Blood Donation Campaign here on Sunday. The campaign was jointly organised by the Malaysian Red Cresent (MRC) Miri Branch blood donor recruitment team and Miri Piasau Community Welfare Association.

Entrepreneurs showcase products at makers market

MIRI: Some 20 local entrepreneurs took part in the 2nd edition of MYY Makers Market held at the Sarawak Federation of Women Institute (WI) Miri branch in Krokop on Saturday. Deputy mayor Cr Ariffin Mohamad officiated at the event, which showcases various businesses including beauty services, food and beverages and

Join Christmas extravaganza for a good cause

MIRI: A two-day festive extravaganza, Craft for Christmas, will take place at MYY Mall Lutong here from Dec 16 to 17. This event promises to be a delightful celebration of the holiday season, featuring a wide array of activities for all ages, aimed at raising funds to cover for the

Gerawat allays fears over O&G job recruitment

MIRI: Sarawakians will be given priority in taking up jobs as the oil and gas industry rebounds post-Covid-19 in the state. The state government will in this instance only accede to requests to hire those from outside Sarawak, including expatriates, if it is convinced locals are not qualified for certain

46 NGOs in Senadin receive grants

MIRI: A total of 46 educational, religious, social and youth organisations under Senadin constituency received project funds amounting at RM404,000. A simple handing over ceremony of these funds was held on Saturday by its assemblyman Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin at the Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Senadin branch office

Three flood-damaged bridges to be rebuilt

MIRI: Telang Usan assemblyman Dato Dennis Ngau announced that three bridges damaged during the 2021 floods will be rebuilt, with construction expected to start next year. The bridges are located in Sungai Paong, Upper Sungai Tutoh, and Long Loteng. Dennis said that the Public Works Department (PWD) has estimated the