Wednesday, 31 December 2025

Author: Margaret Ringgit

College relieved after quick hornet removal

MIRI: The Miri Civil Defence Force (APM) safely removed a hornet nest from Miri Vocational College at Jalan Jee Foh 10 here on Monday evening. According to APM, a 41-year-old teacher discovered the nest hanging on a storage cabinet in a store room and alerted the authorities around 7.30 pm.

Curtin Malaysia Careers Fair on Sept 20-21

MIRI: A total of 54 organisations and employers from various industries will participate in the Curtin Malaysia Careers Fair 2023 here on Sept 20-21. The Careers Fair, which will take place at Curtin Malaysia’s Recreation and Event Centre from 10am to 4pm on both days, will offer a unique platform for

Four individuals pledge to become organ donors at Miri MRCS event

MIRI: Four individuals pledged to become organ donors during the 13th Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Miri Branch Malaysia Day blood donation and organ pledging campaign held on Sunday (Sept 17). This campaign was a collaborative effort between Miri MRCS and 11 other organisations here, including Persatuan Pelayaran Negeri Sarawak,

Tourists escape flood with local guides

MULU: About 10 tourists were safely rescued from the Sungai Paku waterfall in Mulu National Park today (Sept 18) after they were stranded by flash floods due to heavy rain. This group included five local tourists, a Japanese tourist, and four tourist guides. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba)

Naim’s Permy Mall sets up EV charging point

MIRI: Permy Mall,  a flagship retail property of Naim Holdings Berhad situated in the heart of town, has become the first shopping mall here with an Electric Vehicle (EV) charging point.  It introduced this eco-friendly solution to cater to the growing number of electric vehicle owners in the region.  The

Collision spills fuel cleared

MIRI: A two-car collision occurred early yesterday morning (Sept 17) near the Taman Bumiko traffic light here, resulting in fuel spill. According to the Miri Fire and Rescue Department, they were alerted to the accident at 5.09 am. Firefighters from Miri Sentral quickly arrived to contain the spilled fuel and

Terrace house destroyed in blaze

BINTULU: A single terrace house in Taman Jason Phase II here was destroyed by fire that began in one of its rooms today (Sept 17). According to a statement from the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department Operation Centre, firefighters from both Kidurong and Bintulu stations rushed to the scene after

Cat rescued under 10 minutes

MIRI: A cat stuck in a storm drain this morning (Sept 17) was saved by the Miri Civil Defence Force (APM). The APM said that they were alerted about a cat trapped in a 10-feet deep drain at Jalan Acacia 5, Shang Garden. A 28-year-old man walking by the area

Blood donation and organ pledging drive in Miri

MIRI: The Malaysian Red Crescent Society here together with 11 organisations will host a Malaysia Day Blood Donation and Organ Pledging Campaign today (Sept 17). The event is scheduled for 8.30am until 1pm  and will be held at the MRCS training institute, along Jalan Bulan Sabit.  Its Blood Donor Recruitment Committee Chairman, Karambir

Subsidies shift to ensure affordable rice

MIRI: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Affairs (KPDN) is being urged to redirect half of the current subsidies for goods towards subsidising rice. Miri MP, Chiew Choon Man, said this would ensure it remains affordable for the public. Speaking to reporters during the launch of the