Friday, 2 January 2026

Author: Margaret Ringgit

K9 dog unit mobilised to identify cause of fire

MIRI: Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) has mobilised its K9 dog unit here for forensic work in identifying the cause of the fire at the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA)’s building at Pulau Melayu 1. A fire broke out from the top floor of the eight-storey building which is

Onshore drilling at SK433 block in Miri commences

MIRI: Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS) and PETRA Energy Berhad (PETRA) have announce the commencement of their first onshore drilling at the SK433 block in Miri. This marks a significant milestone for the inaugural Onshore Petroleum Contract that was awarded in July 2021 to PETROS under the Sarawak Oil Mining Ordinance

Growing Sarawak’s socioeconomic pie

BY JACINTHA JOLENE & MARGARET RINGGIT  MIRI:  Sarawak has all the key low carbon solution (LCS) ingredients due to its unique and distinct value proposition, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.  He said this includes the largest hydropower capacity in Malaysia while over 60 per cent

Drugs worth RM12,842 seized, suspect nabbed

MIRI:  The police here have confiscated drugs believed to be methamphetamine or syabu, worth RM12,842 following the arrest of a local man during a raid on Tuesday morning.  The seized drugs weighed at 64.21 grammes. Miri police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the suspect, aged 28, was detained by a

Under construction MMEA building caught fire

MIRI: Fire broke out on the 8th floor of the under-construction Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) building at Pulau Melayu 1 here yesterday evening. As of 7.30 pm, there were no reports of any casualties or injuries. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department Operation Centre reported that the fire started

KPJ Miri Specialist Hospital records first-ever Vitreoretina Surgery

MIRI: KPJ Miri Specialist Hospital, one of KPJ Healthcare’s leading specialist hospitals in Sarawak, recorded a major milestone by conducting the first-ever Vitreoretina Surgery (VR) among private hospitals in Miri.  The surgery was performed by KPJ Miri Visiting Consultant Retina Specialist, Dr Alisa Victoria Koh, with the assistance from the

PETROS engages stakeholders on power plant project

MIRI: Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS), in collaboration with Miri City Council and the Resident’s Office held an engagement session with key stakeholders from agencies, schools, private sectors and the community on the traffic management plan for the commencement of earthworks on its Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Power Plant Project

10,000 attendees celebrate SCaT Fair success

MIRI: The Sarawak Career and Training (SCaT) Fair 2023 concluded its two-day event here, attracting over 10,000 attendees. The fair, organised by Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS), received robust support from government bodies, educational institutions, and the public. Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts, Datuk Snowdan

DUBS hosts Brunei Malay Chamber delegation

MIRI: The Brunei Malay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DPPMB) recently visited several companies here to explore partnerships and strengthen ties. Their first stop was the Chamber of Sarawak Bumiputera Entrepreneurs (DUBS) on Saturday, where they were warmly welcomed by its chairman Mohammad Hafidz Rohani. They then proceeded to Agrofarm

Library to launch literacy drive in Lawas

MIRI: The Sarawak State Library here will be organising the PANDei Literacy and Reading Seeds Outreach Programme in Lawas from October 10 to 12. The programme will be held in Ladang Baru, Long Sebangan, and Long Tuma. The goal is to foster lifelong learning and boost digital and information skills