Thursday, 1 January 2026

Author: Margaret Ringgit

Firemen’s charity run collects RM3,000

MIRI: Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Miri charity run dubbed Bomba Run 7.0 Miri 2023 managed to collect RM3,000 today. The proceeds would go to Bekenu Community-Based Rehabilitation Centre (PDK). Up to 1,202 local runners pounded the pavement of Marina Park early this morning. The event was flagged off by

Seminar to empower women in business on Oct 28

MIRI: Women Entrepreneurs and Professionals Association Sarawak (WEPS) will organise a seminar here this Oct 28 for empowerment advancement and upskilling of women entrepreneurs and professionals especially in the city. Organising chairperson, Lili Puk said the one-day seminar entitled ‘Women Entrepreneurs Seminar 2023’ targets to reach out to at least

SOP’s 55th anniversary Telematch unites and honours employees

MIRI: Sarawak Oil Palms (SOP) recently organised a telematch event simultaneously in Taniku, Tinbarap, and Telabit estates to commemorate SOP’s 55th year. This event united employees from 10 estates and one mill, emphasising healthy living, teamwork, and fostering stronger ties within the SOP community. Throughout this year, monthly events featuring

Expert evaluates Niah bid to be World Heritage Site

MIRI: A five-day assessment has been conducted to determine the eligibility of the Niah National Park to be a Unesco World Heritage Site. The evaluation was carried out by Dr Rima Hooja, an expert from the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS). Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and

Driver injured in head-on collision

MARUDI: A 24-year-old man sustained injuries on his leg and forehead following a head-on collision that happened at Km 23, Jalan Marudi-Miri yesterday morning. The injured victim, who was driving a saloon car, was involved in an accident with a four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicle and was rushed to Miri Hospital for

Two houses razed in blaze

MIRI: Two houses in Kampung Padang Kerbau were destroyed in a fire yesterday morning. Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported in the incident. Both house owners were away in Brunei when the incident happened. A team of firemen from Miri Sentral fire station was deployed to the scene after

Woman and son nabbed for trafficking activities 

MIRI: An elderly woman and her 39-year-old son have been arrested by the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) Sarawak for allegedly involved in trafficking activities during a raid in Tudan on Tuesday morning. The police also seized drugs believed to be Syabu weighing 287.50 grammes and valued at around RM57,500.

Oil tanker overturns on Pan Borneo Highway

MIRI: An oil tanker carrying 16,000 litres of diesel tipped onto its side near Ladang 3, at the Pan Borneo Highway today. The driver was reported unhurt. Batu Niah Fire and Rescue station chief, Rary Binjie, said that they received a report at 1.59 pm and arrived at the scene

APM handles two Cobras alerts in single evening

MIRI: The Miri Civil Defence Force (APM) addressed the removal of two cobras on Monday night. According to a statement from the APM today, the first call was received from a 41-year-old man in Taman Tanling, Jalan Grand Park at 6.55 pm.  A team of APM crew members was immediately

JCI Riam explores core mission at training course

MIRI: JCI Riam held a five-hour training course to provide members with an in-depth understanding of the non-governmental organisation, its mission, and values here on Sept 28. The training also covered leadership qualities, leadership skill development, distinctions between leaders and followers, and leadership opportunities within the Junior Chamber International.  Seasoned