Sunday, 8 February 2026

Author: Margaret Ringgit

Sudden fire razes car completely

MIRI: A Proton Persona was completely destroyed in a fire at Jalan Padang Kerbau, Pujut Corner here this afternoon. Fire and Rescue personnel from the Lopeng station (BBP Lopeng) rushed to the scene after receiving an emergency call at 1:21 pm. Upon their arrival, the car was already engulfed in

Two soldiers arrested in connection with soldier’s death

MIRI: Two soldiers have been arrested in connection with the death of Private Muhammad Muqriz Aseri, 21, at Camp Sri Miri on March 24. Miri Police Chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu confirmed that both suspects, aged 22 and 24, were arrested at the camp at approximately 4.30 pm on March

Army hands over investigation into soldier’s death to police

MIRI: The Malaysian Army (TDM) has handed over the investigation into the death of a 21-year-old soldier at Camp Sri Miri to the police. At the same time, it is also initiating an internal Board of Inquiry to determine the cause and contributing factors in the incident. Preliminary investigations conducted

80th anniversary of Z Force landing honours Kelabit heroes

BARIO: The Kelabit community has a proud history of service and sacrifice in defending Malaysia, with over 300 of them having served in the army, police, or Border Scouts, making up approximately five per cent of the total Kelabit population. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Labour, Immigration, and Project

Occupant suffers minor burns, car destroyed in Miri house fire

MIRI: A two-storey semi-permanent house in Lorong 2B, Kampung Lopeng Tengah, was severely damaged in a fire early today, with 80 per cent of the structure destroyed. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department’s (Bomba) Lopeng station dispatched a team to the scene following an emergency call received at 6.24 am.

Inner Wheel District 331 celebrates unity and service at fellowship night

MIRI: The Inner Wheel District 331’s Fellowship Night, held in conjunction with its 13th Annual General Meeting (DAGM), was an evening filled with camaraderie, culture and appreciation of leadership. Graced by district chairman Cecilia Amid and national representative (NR) Shanti Menon, the event opened with a captivating performance of Datun

Two passenger vessels detained for failing to report captain change

MIRI: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Miri Maritime Zone detained two passenger vessels for failing to report a change of captain to the port authority during an inspection. The vessels were intercepted approximately 0.7 nautical miles west of the Miri River estuary. Miri Maritime Zone director Maritime Captain Mohd

Kuching to re-enact Operation Semut parachute landing

BARIO: Kuching will mark the 80th anniversary of Operation Semut with a re-enactment of the historic parachute landing at Padang Merdeka, on March 27, following a commemorative event here on Tuesday (March 25). The initiative underscores the state’s recognition of the vital role played by the Z Special Unit in

Miri youths unite for charity in bubur lambuk distribution programme

MIRI: A spirit of unity and generosity filled the Miri Senior Citizens Activity Centre (PAWE) here on Monday (March 24) as youths from diverse backgrounds came together for the 2025 Bubur Lambuk Distribution Programme. Organised by the Miri Intelligent Youth Club, in collaboration with the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP)