MIRI: Malaysia Association of Hotels Sarawak chapter proposes a two-tier pricing system for Sarawak hotels, wherein foreign tourists would be charged the full rate while locals would enjoy a potentially 30 per cent cheaper. Its chairman, John Teo said that neighbouring countries like Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines have successfully
MIRI: Police seized 768.5kg of drugs, enough to feed the habit of over two million addicts, in what has been billed as the biggest drug haul in Sarawak this year. The drugs, believed to have originated from Brazil and Taiwan, had been couriered into the city for distribution in the
MIRI: The Miri City Council (MCC) will launch its transformation plan, aimed at equipping the council staff to tackle challenges with a positive mindset and achieve desired outcomes. Mayor Adam Yii said, the plan, developed through the newly launched MCC Transformation Lab will enable the council to face challenges confidently
MIRI: In a distressing incident on Sunday morning, 15 Iban graves at the Sungai Saeh Merah cemetery in Niah were vandalised. The family members of the deceased have expressed their deep upset over this disrespectful act. Tuai Rumah Sigiong Bakar, the local community leader, has lodged a police report regarding
MIRI: Another village dental adoption programme was launched on Sunday to provide dental healthcare services to communities living far away from government facilities. It was launched at the Tuai Rumah Richard Pie longhouse in Bekenu, the fourth location after a longhouse in Long Laput, Baram; Rumah Nora Sungai Buri Bakong
MIRI: Various engagements and initiatives are being carried out by the government to ensure palm oil remains competitive in the global market. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, who is also Minister of Plantation and Commodities said, these engagements at the international level are aimed at countering negative perceptions
MIRI: The authority of the Private Medical Practice Control Unit (CKAPS) at the federal level needs to be decentralised to the state level to expedite approval process. Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni emphasised that such a move was necessary to help address some matters on decision-making besides cutting the red
MIRI: Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) is organising a three-day Open Day event from July 6 to 8, inviting potential students, especially SPM leavers, parents and the public to explore the university campus. The Curtin Malaysia Open Day coincides with the state-level STEM Trailblazers Sarawak and Raspberry Pi Innovation Challenge
MARUDI: A team of firemen from Marudi fire station was rushed to Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Marudi to help in removing a hazardous chemical, mercury, which has spilled on its laboratory’s room floor today morning. Marudi fire station in a report said they received an alert from the school’s teacher
MIRI: Skilled locals have been urged to take up work opportunities at the Baleh hydroelectric power project site. In making the call Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Labour, Immigration and Project Monitoring) Datuk Gerawat Gala said this is because locals are no less skilled and knowledgeable than foreigners. “I
