MIRI: A housewife from Miri lost RM6,000 after falling victim to a fake part-time job offer advertised on Facebook, according to Miri OCPD ACP Alexson Naga Chabu. The victim, in her 40s, was deceived by a syndicate operating on social media platforms, lured by promises of lucrative part-time opportunities. ACP
MIRI: The Sarawak Oil Palm (SOP) Foundation has extended its support to 94 students from 45 selected schools in Sarawak through its Student Adoption Programme (SAP) for the year 2022/2023. The programme’s ceremony has been held in Sungai Asap, Marudi, and a similar one is scheduled for today (Oct 25)
MIRI: A delegation from Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia), led by Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Simon Leunig, recently visited Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) and its renowned Institute of Tropical Aquaculture and Fisheries (AKUATROP) in Kuala Terengganu. The purpose of the visit was to further enhance research collaboration between the two universities,
MIRI: Sarawak United Peoples’ Party’s (SUPP) Pujut branch on Tuesday alerted the public to be on guard against scam phone calls from people falsely claiming to be officials from its office representing Pujut assemblyman, Adam Yii. Unauthorised individuals have been impersonating “SUPP Pujut 20” in an attempt to contact the
MIRI: The vibrant colours, flavours and traditions of India took centrestage as hundreds of city residents thronged the Indoor Stadium to celebrate the Taste of Borneo Deepavali & Bollywood Nite on Monday, here. Hosted by the Miri Indian Association and Miri Punjabi Association, the event aimed to showcase the rich
MIRI: Pustaka Miri Sarawak is inviting Malaysians residing in Sarawak to participate in the 2023 Essay Writing Competition in conjunction with the Media and Information Literacy Week 2023. The competition is divided into three categories: Category 1 – Lower Secondary School (Ages 13-15), Category 2 – Upper Secondary School (Ages
MIRI: Minister for Transport, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin has proposed the establishment of an ecobricks park here as part of the government’s efforts to promote sustainable and green development. Today (Oct 23) during a visit to EYE 1 Recycle (Miri) Sdn Bhd in Pujut, he called on the Miri
MIRI: Three young researchers from Curtin University Malaysia have been awarded the prestigious Kurita Water and Environment Foundation (KWEF) Overseas Research Grants for 2023. The researchers, Dr Tan Inn Shi, Dr Henry Foo Chee Yew and Dr Muhammad Noor Hazwan Jusoh, have been recognised for their innovative research projects in
MIRI: Seven women who lost their way during a waterfall hike at Giam Waterfall in Bakam on Sunday (Oct 22) are safe and sound. According to the Miri Fire and Rescue Department, all victims aged between 29 and 31 were found around 8.40 pm later that evening. The victims are
MIRI: Sarawakians are all for Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s suggestion to establish a Borneo Railway System. Abang Johari had on Saturday (Oct 21) said that the federal government had agreed in principle to the idea. But he told a townhall session held in conjunction with
