Thursday, 1 January 2026

Author: Margaret Ringgit

Wishesland Miri raising funds to buy van

MIRI: Wishesland Miri is raising funds to purchase a van to ferry children unable to go to the centre for treatment on a regular basis due to transportation problems. Its president Eunice Ho urged the public to therefore continue supporting Wishesland Miri in terms of funds or kind. At the

Monitor lizard wanders into home, removed by APM

MIRI: A one-metre-long monitor lizard, which was found in a house at Jalan Belian, Desa Bahagia here today, has been safely removed. The Miri Civil Defence Force (APM) said that no one was harmed by the ‘uninvited guest’. After receiving an urgent call from the homeowner at 1.46 pm, a

Benerang 4 is King of Baram River

MARUDI: Benerang 4 was crowned “Raja Sungai Batang Baram” (King of Baram River) at the Baram Regatta 2023 here today, taking home a cash prize of RM10,000 and the championship trophy. With their victory, they defeated the defending team, Tedung Melancar 8, which secured the second position and a cash

Thousands to mark  50th anniversary of spiritual revival

MIRI: Over 2,500 Christians are expected to gather here from Oct 5-7 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Bario, Ba‘Kelalan and Taginambur Revival, a landmark event for the Malaysian Christian community. The faithful will attend a three-day rally celebrating the golden jubilee of an event whose genesis can be

Long Bemang teacher wins Ratu Baram Regatta

MARUDI: Stacy Malang, a school teacher from Long Bemang, clinched the Ratu Baram Regatta 2023 title on Saturday night, making her the first person to win the title since 2017. In the contest, Stacy stood out among ten participants. Not only did she win the top title, but she also

Shining light on forgotten women of WWII

Turning oneself to the misfortunes of others is the best way to dispense with personal troubles. Hadn’t Lord Byron himself said, ‘The busy have no time for tears’? – Martha Hall Kelly Inspired by the life of a real World War II heroine, this powerful debut novel reveals an incredible

Shining light on forgotten women of WWII

INSPIRED by the life of a real World War II heroine, this powerful debut novel reveals an incredible story of love, redemption, and terrible secrets that were hidden for decades. On the eve of a fateful war, New York socialite Caroline Ferriday has her hands full with her post at

New hotel to boost Marudi’s economy

MIRI: The construction of Marudi’s new landmark, a three-star accommodation will definitely transform the town once it is completed in 2026, says Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) general manager Datuk Abdul Hadi Abdul Kadir. “It will be one of the crucial pillars of the transformation of Marudi town to increase

Premier launches Narum language directory in preservation bid

MARUDI: A directory book spanning 194 pages on the Narum language was launched here today by the Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. The task of compiling these 2,500 words into a book was undertaken by Dewan Bahasa Dan Pustaka (DBP) Sarawak branch starting in 2017. According

Baram Regatta to be held triennially from now

MARUDI: The Baram Regatta will from now only be held once every three years to ensure it remains an exclusive event, said Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil.Speaking at the launching of the Baram Regatta 2023 at Marudi Waterfront on Saturday, Penguang who