MIRI: In conjunction with the upcoming Pesta Nukenen, MASwings has announced the addition of one daily flight between Miri (MYY) and Bario (BBN). The temporary flight increase will be in effect from July 25 to 31, coinciding with the 16th edition of the Bario Food and Cultural Festival scheduled from
BELAGA: The 7th edition of Belaga Regatta is to return this year, featuring various water sport competitions on August 3 to 6. Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunication (Telecommunication) cum Belaga assemblyman, Datuk Liwan Lagang said the biennial event was last held in 2018. “The programme will commence on July
MARUDI: Several houses in four villages here were inundated by floodwaters on Saturday, following heavy rains since last week. Miri Civil Defence Force (APM) said these affected villages were Kampung Narum; Kampung Ridan; Kampung Dagang; and Kampung Padang Kerbau. However, no evacuation was carried out as of yesterday. “The situation
MIRI: Miri is gearing up for its 10th Bike Week in 2023, and it’s expected to be a big hit with over 3,000 powerful motorcycles revving up the excitement. Bikers from Singapore, Brunei Darusalam, as well as from Sabah and Sarawak, will come together at Coco Cabana here from August
MIRI: Several new telecommunication towers are currently being built and will start operating by the end of this year in the Sibuti parliamentary constituency. Sibuti MP Lukanisman Awang Sauni said that these towers are part of the National Digital Network Plan Initiative (JENDELA). Lukanisman expressed his satisfaction with the progress
MIRI: Part of the city’s oldest Tua Pek Kong Temple’s beautification project next to the Miri River and alongside the old fish market here, is completed. “We are happy that the upgrading and beautification works of this temple is progressing well,” said Minister for Transport cum Senadin assemblyman Datuk Seri
MIRI: The Ministry of Health is considering preventive measures to help rural clinics in Telang Usan constituency that are frequently affected by floods. Its Deputy Minister, Lukanisman Awang Sauni said this would include short and long term solutions. “There are three rural clinics in Telang Usan constituency that are known to
MIRI: The Sarawak Public Works Department (PWD), Pan Borneo Highway Unit entourage made a courtesy call on Miri Divisional Resident, Jamalie Busri, at his office here yesterday. Among matters discussed during the one-hour session was pertaining to the Sarawak Pan Borneo Highway Safety Advocacy Tour Programme 2023. According to the
MIRI: Telang Usan constituency experienced a sombre day on July 9 as two prominent local leaders, former senator Ding Seling and former pemanca Baya Ajeng (of Long Atip), passed away due to old age. Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau expressed his grief, stating, “We have lost great leaders for our
BATU NIAH: The delay in the construction of the Subis District Council (MDS) public library in Sepupok and Batu Niah Market projects is being monitored and given full priority by the Sarawak government. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Labour, Immigration and Project Monitoring) Datuk Gerawat Gala said this when
