MIRI: An accident occurred in Bandar Baru Permyjaya today, resulting in the loss of a male pillion rider’s life. The victim, in his 50’s, had just received dialysis treatment at the Malaysia Red Crescent (MRC) Miri Chapter’s dialysis centre before the incident took place. The fatal crash happened around 12
MIRI: A 4.5-foot long juvenile crocodile was rescued from a monsoon drain at a housing area in South Lake, Permyjaya here last night after being sighted by a security guard. A Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) team rushed to the scene upon receiving an emergency call at 9 pm. “Upon
MIRI: Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) is inviting companies from different industries to participate in a Careers Fair on September 20 and 21. According to the press release recently, the purpose of this fair is to connect talented graduates and job seekers with potential employers from various industries. It’s a
MIRI: Three fishermen from Kampung Piasau Utara here endured a harrowing four-day ordeal at sea, surviving on rainwater and prayers before being rescued early Saturday morning (July 22). Annuar Amin, Zaidi Nawi and Junaidi@John Nyami set sail from the Kampung Piasau Utara jetty on the morning of July 18 but
MARUDI: The Welfare Department (JKM) and Marudi fire and rescue station are delivering a total of 1,253 packs of dry food to the flood-affected areas in the district. The distribution started yesterday (Monday) and will continue today. Marudi fire station chief Maureen Sim, said that the relief aid will greatly
MIRI: Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) St Columba emerged as the overall champion in the ‘Sukan Rakyat’ category during the sports carnival organised by the Malaysian Scouts Federation (Sarawak branch) at the Miri District level on Saturday. A total of 2,317 students from 20 primary and seven secondary schools took part
MIRI: Drugs believed to be methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) weighing at 1,500grammes and worth around RM29,400 were seized by the police here following the arrest of a man during a raid yesterday. Miri Police OCPD ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the arrest was made by Miri Narcotic Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) of
MIRI: Three local fishermen reported missing after their boat capsized in rough sea conditions on July 19 were rescued on Saturday (July 22), exhausted and dehydrated. They were found floating without food and water after their boat sunk in the face of strong winds and bad weather. Zaini Jana, 43, Annuar
MARUDI: The body of a 67-year-old Penan man, Jangin Luwau, who was involved in a capsized boat incident with five others in Sungai Tutoh, Ulu Baram was found on the fourth day of the Search and Rescue Operation (SAR) last Friday. “The fourth day of SAR operation was divided into
MIRI: It’s quite a busy day for personnel of the Batu Niah fire station after strong winds caused a huge tree to fall in Kampung Bekenu Lama here yesterday (July 20). According to a statement from the state Fire and Rescue Department, five firefighters were promptly despatched to the scene
