Sunday, 11 January 2026

Author: Margaret Ringgit

Miri APM removes 4m-long python from house

MIRI: A 4m-long python was safely removed from the verandah of a house in Kampung Lereng Bukit here on Sunday night (Nov 26). The alert was raised by a vigilant 75-year-old resident who noticed her chickens clucking incessantly in their pen. Preferring to remain anonymous, the resident swiftly informed her

Melanau association supports 16 students

MIRI: Educational assistance was awarded to 16 children of Miri Melanau Association members, all currently enrolled in various higher learning institutions in Sarawak and West Malaysia. The distribution ceremony took place today (Nov 26), just before the association’s 5th Triennial General Meeting (TGM). Sibuti MP Dato Lukanisman Awang Sauni, in

Make organising of cultural events your forte

MIRI: The Dayak Association Miri (DAM) has been told to organise more cultural events such as Iban traditional dances to attract tourists, especially those from abroad. In saying that, Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan expressed the belief it would help to promote tourism

Blood donors get recognition for life-saving contribution

MIRI: More than 50 blood donors, here, were awarded with certificates of appreciation for their continuous participation in donating blood. Leading the list were Dr Roland Dom Mattu and Miri Blood Donor Recruitment Committee chairman Cr Karambir Singh. Dr Roland was awarded with the lifetime distinguished volunteer service award, while

Flood hits Lapok after heavy rainfall

MIRI: Continuous heavy rainfall since Wednesday has caused flooding on the road connecting Lapok to Beluru, rendering it inaccessible to small vehicles. The Miri Civil Defence Force (APM) was dispatched to the area today (Nov 25) in response to rising water levels. Their focus is on flood monitoring and ensuring

Shoplot destroyed in morning fire

MIRI: A double-storey shoplot was partially destroyed in an early morning fire at Eastwood Valley Industrial Estate today. No injuries were reported in the incident. A team of firemen from Lopeng fire station was rushed to the scene upon receiving a distressed call at 7.40 am. Upon their arrival, they found

Curtin Malaysia hosts successful Learning and Teaching Forum

MIRI: The Faculty of Business of Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) recently organised the Curtin University Malaysia Learning and Teaching Forum, dedicated to promoting the exchange of ideas and research findings in the field of learning and teaching. The event provided a platform for academics and educators to come together

Donors needed for blood drive on Nov 25 

MIRI: Sarawak State Library, Miri branch is organising its last blood drive for this year on November 25.  This time around, the campaign will be jointly organised with Sarawak Teachers’ Union Miri Division, Sarawak Lakiput Association, Sarawak Bumiputera Teachers’ Association, Miri District Scout Council , Sarawak Teachers’ Union Miri Division

Incidence of cybercrimes rises by 19 pct

MIRI: The incidence of cybercrimes here has shown an upward trend for the past 10 months of this year, compared to the same period of last year, with 344 cases recorded, says Miri Police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu. “In 2022, for the same period from January to October, a

Foreigner among trio nabbed, syabu seized

MIRI: A foreign man is among three suspects detained by Miri Narcotic police during a two-day ‘Ops Tapis Khas’ carried out from last Monday to Tuesday, with drugs, believed to be syabu, weighing 10.6 grammes and worth RM2,220 seized. According to Miri Police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu, the operations