Friday, 2 January 2026

Author: Margaret Ringgit

600 runners support Run For Love 6.0

MIRI: Around 600 runners participated in the ‘Run For Love 6.0,’ showing their support for the Palliative Care Association of Miri’s charity run 2023. The event started at the Miri City Hall building in Marina Park here and was officiated by the Minister of Transport Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin

CNY Bazaar set for Feb 2 to 9

MIRI: The Chinese New Year Bazaar 2024 will be held from February 2 to 9, spanning eight days and seven nights at Jalan High Street, Jalan Raja and Jalan Kingsway here. Those who like to book the stalls for business during the period can contact Miri Chinese Chamber of Commerce

Housewife loses RM10,000 in job scam

MIRI:  A housewife here lost RM10,000 in a fake job scam after she was lured by the lucrative commissions. According to Miri district police chief, ACP Alexson Naga Chabu, the victim in her 50’s, lodged a police report on October 13. “The victim saw an advertisement offering a commission-based part

Missing man found dead in drain

MIRI: A 33-year-old man from Desa Senadin here, who had been missing since Thursday night, was found dead in a drain approximately 1.5km from the Fire and Rescue’s Search and Rescue (SAR) base. The body was discovered at 9 am today. The Fire and Rescue Department reported that the deceased,

Programme enters Malaysia Book of Records

MIRI: Kolej Komuniti’s life-long learning Madani programme has entered the Malaysia Book of Records for being the largest participation programme being held simultaneously nationwide today (Saturday). In Miri, a total of 300 participants registered for four courses offered during the carnival today. These courses are mobile video editing; yellow noodle

Blood donation, cancer awareness on Oct 29

MIRI: The Batu Niah Lion Club will host a blood donation drive in conjunction with the Breast Cancer and Liver Cancer Awareness Month on October 29. It is scheduled from 8.30 am to 1 pm at the 1st Floor of Training Institute MRC Miri Chapter. Batu Niah Lion Club president

Collision leaves one dead

MIRI: A collision between two vehicles near Ladang 3 Jalan Pan Borneo on Friday has resulted in the death of one motorist. The collision involved a four-wheel-drive (4WD) driven by a 38 year-old woman and a Proton Saga car.  The lady driver of the 4WD was unharmed in the 6.30am

Oil field named Grand New Lady of Sarawak?

BY JACINTHA JOLENE & MARGARET RINGGIT  MIRI: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has proposed for Block SK433 Adong Kecil West field here to be named “The Grand New Lady of Sarawak”.  Abang Johari made the remark when officiating at the Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS) and Petra

Sarawak resumes onshore O&G drilling after 50 years

BY JACINTHA JOLENE & MARGARET RINGGIT MIRI: Onshore well drilling in Sarawak commenced yesterday after a 50-year hiatus, marking a milestone for oil and gas (O&G) exploration. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg officially launched the commencement of the drilling in a ceremony held at the Grand

Curtin students and lecturers explore KL’s innovative infrastructure

MIRI: A group of 25 students from Curtin University Malaysia’s Curtin Civil Society, its student-run academic club for civil and construction engineering students and two lecturers from its Department of Civil and Construction Engineering recently embarked on a study tour to Kuala Lumpur. They had the chance to visit various