Monday, 9 February 2026

Author: Margaret Ringgit

Four suspects detained in major gold scam bust

MIRI: In a significant operation on the evening of April 10 (last Thursday night), the Miri District Police detained a local man in his forties and three women aged between 20 and 40, following a raid on an Anchor Way Enterprise shop here. According to Miri Police Chief, ACP Alexson

Miri Library to host forum on inclusive growth and autism awareness

MIRI: Pustaka Negeri Sarawak, Miri is set to host the Sarawak Lestari Forum on Wednesday (Apr 16), centring on the theme “Inclusive Growth: Leaving No One Behind.” The forum, which will take place from 2 pm to 5 pm at the library’s auditorium, invites members of the public to participate

Support for abolition of prime minister’s role in judicial appointments

MIRI: In a bold move for judicial reform, Chief Justice Tengku Maimun has advocated for the removal of the prime minister’s authority to appoint judges, a stance echoed by Kelvin Hii, vice president of the Sarawak United People’s Party Youth Central. Hii argues that significant amendments to the constitution are

Alarming rise in diabetes cases calls for urgent public health measures

MIRI: In a stark warning to the public, Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew has urged citizens to prioritise regular health check-ups, particularly for diabetes — a condition that has reached alarming levels in Malaysia. The Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts I (Tourism), speaking during a visit

Community talk on free higher education initiative

MIRI: Pustaka Negeri Sarawak here will host a community talk centred on education on Saturday (April 12). The session, from 9am to 1pm, will take place in the Audio Visual Room of the library and is open to all who are keen to know more about the ambitious plan to

Local men arrested for theft of Gastrorx Relief medication

MIRI: Three local men were arrested by police following suspicions of their involvement in a theft case concerning the branded medication, Gastrorx Relief. The arrests took place at a budget hotel in the area late on Monday afternoon (Apr 7). During a raid around 6 pm, officers also seized two units

SMK Telang Usan to host youth leadership programme

MIRI: A total of 200 students will gather at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Telang Usan in Marudi for an immersive leadership experience from April 9-12. The youth leadership programme is organised by the Rotary Club of Miri in collaboration with the Rotary International District 3310 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) Committee

School gets covered walkway and roofing, thanks to Lee

MIRI: A roofing project at SK Merbau, implemented under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) for the Senadin constituency, has been completed. State Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin who recently visited the school to inspect the completed works, said the initiative involved constructing a covered walkway connecting the waiting