MIRI: A comprehensive discussions will be held with the Brunei government regarding Malaysia’s digital road tax, according to Transport Minister Anthony Loke. This came in response to issues faced by Malaysian drivers at the Brunei border, where authorities demanded physical road tax documentation despite Malaysia’s shift to a digital system.
MIRI: A fisherman from Kampung Sealine, Lutong, who has been missing for two days, is found safe inside his fishing boat on Sunday after drifting into Brunei’s waters (Stutong). The man, Baji Berinau, 46, was found at around 10.24 am, disclosed Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Operation centre. According
Miri: Sixty silat athletes from the northern region converged at the Petronas Village Sport here for selection in the upcoming Sukan Sarawak (SUKSAR) 2023. These athletes come from Miri, Bintulu, Marudi, Limbang and Lawas. For the record, SUKSAR 2023 is scheduled to be held in Sibu from Dec 18 to
MIRI: Despite drizzle early this morning, more than 2,000 participants from diverse backgrounds gathered at the Miri Hua Guang Buddhist Temple in Taman Tunku here for a charity event where free rice bags were distributed. The event experienced a minor incident when a middle-aged woman nearly fainted. Senadin assemblyman, Datuk
MIRI: Miri Port Authority (MPA) held an Integrity Day to strengthen the culture of integrity among its employees in providing excellent service delivery to its customers. The event attended by customers, suppliers and staff of MPA was officiated by MPA chairman Dato Paulus Palu Gumbang. Talks on integrity and corruption
MIRI: A group of 20 students and four lecturers from the Department of Civil and Construction Engineering at Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) recently embarked on an educational visit to the local Meteorology Department in Miri. The purpose of the visit was to enhance their understanding of weather data collection,
MIRI: A 25-year-old local man is currently place under remand for seven days until Nov 13 to facilitate police investigation over his suspected involvement in drugs trafficking here. Miri Police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the suspect was detained by a team of Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) personnel
MIRI: The management of Miri Hospital is looking for the owner of a vehicle with plate registration number QMK8418, that has been parked at the hospital’s parking lot for the past one month. A public notice to the unknown car’s owner has been issued by Miri Hospital and has been
MIRI: Eleven micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) participated in a knowledge transfer workshop aimed at equipping them with the knowledge and tools necessary to expand their market presence globally. It was organised by Curtin University Malaysia’s Commercialisation Project Team from its Faculty of Business. The interactive workshop provided a
MIRI: 66 needy people from three different organisations here in Miri on Tuesday received financial assistance totaling RM21,000 from the Inland Revenue Board Malaysia(IRB) These three organisations were Kompleks Kebajikan Hamidah Yakup Miri (Rumah Anak Yatim); Persatuan Ibu Bapa Kanak-Kanak Istimewa (PIBAKIS) Miri; and Pusat Maahad Tahfiz An-Naim Lutong, Miri.
