Sunday, 8 February 2026

Author: Margaret Ringgit

Onus on contractors to ensure safety, reminds Lee

MIRI: Contractors undertaking infrastructure works particularly those involving underground utilities must strictly adhere to safety protocols to prevent incidents similar to the recent gas pipeline explosion in the peninsula. Speaking after inspecting completed development projects at SK Merbau in Senadin on Monday, Lee said the tragic incident at Putra Heights

MMEA nabs tugboat for shipping offence off Miri waters

MIRI: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Miri Maritime Zone detained a tugboat approximately 3.9 nautical miles northwest of Lutong around 10.30 am yesterday. MMEA Miri director Captain Mohd Khairol Anuar Saad said the vessel was intercepted during a joint maritime patrol under Op Khas Pagar Laut 1/2025, Op Permai

Strict adherence to safety SOPs crucial in preventing pipeline incidents – Lee

MIRI: Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin has called on all contractors undertaking infrastructure works—particularly those involving underground utilities—to strictly follow safety protocols and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to prevent incidents similar to the recent Putra Heights gas pipeline explosion. Speaking after inspecting completed development projects at SK Merbau

Premier wraps up Hari Raya visit in Miri

MIRI: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg concluded his Hari Raya Aidilfitri visit in Miri today (Apr 6) with a visit to the residence of Bekenu assemblywoman Datuk Rosey Yunus in Taman Bumiko, here. Arriving at approximately 9.30am, the Premier was accompanied by Minister of Transport Datuk

Rosey: Beraya Resort Township plan a boon to Bekenu

MIRI: Deputy Minister of Women, Family, Welfare, Community Wellbeing and Childhood Development Datuk Rosey Yunus has praised the upcoming development of the Beraya Resort Township under a comprehensive Master Plan. Describing the announcement by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg as a welcomed move, Rosey, who is

Free tertiary education to empower youth and sustain development

MIRI: Sarawak’s free tertiary education initiative will be accessible to all Sarawakians regardless of ethnic or social background. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the move addresses the urgent need to build a skilled local workforce capable of supporting Sarawak’s sustainable growth. “This initiative is not

Major township plans for Beraya and central Miri

MIRI: The Sarawak government has announced major development plans for northern Sarawak, including a new resort township in Beraya and a 200-acre residential project in central Miri. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that RM200 million has been allocated for the first phase of the Padang

Head of State, Premier bring festive cheer to Miri

MIRI:  Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg continued their Hari Raya Aidilfitri rounds with a visit to the city today. Wan Junaidi who was accompanied by his wife, Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, began his

New cross-border route among upgrade plans

MIRI: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has announced a major infrastructure upgrade that will see improved road connectivity from Miri to Brunei, and onward through Limbang and Lawas to the northernmost tip of Sarawak. Speaking at a Hari Raya Aidilfitri gathering with local leaders at the

Northern Sarawak’s deep-sea port ready in two years

MIRI: A deep-sea port to serve northern Sarawak is expected to be completed within the next two years, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Speaking at a Hari Raya gathering with local leaders organised by the Miri Malay Association at the Indoor Stadium here on Saturday,