Saturday, 26 July 2025

Author: Margaret Ringgit

Second brawl incident in less than 48 hours, 8 detained

MIRI: Two days after a scuffle happened inside a bistro in Vista Perdana Permyjaya, another similar incident occurred, also in a bistro. According to Miri district police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu, eight local men aged between 18 and 45 were detained after their alleged involvement in the incident on

Trapped monitor lizard rescued, released

MIRI: A one-metre long monitor lizard was rescued after it was found stuck inside a rubbish trap of a fuel station in Luak Bay today. According to Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) Miri, the creature wandered inside the drain near the fuel station searching for food when it got stuck

Sexagenarian dies after car rams into tree

MIRI: A 67-year-old man was killed when his Sedan crashed into a tree near a food court at Pujut 7 here this morning. According to the State Fire and Rescue Department operations centre (PGO), the deceased was extricated from a Proton Saga BLM by firemen from Lopeng Fire station. The

Curtin to host Kenyalang Film Festival on May 8-9

MIRI: The Department of Media and Communication of the Faculty of Humanities and Health Sciences at Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) is hosting its inaugural Kenyalang Film Festival on May 8 and 9 this year. The film festival is aimed at inspiring and empowering young film talents in Borneo and

Orphans, poor families given food baskets

MIRI: A total of 50 orphans and 20 underprivileged families received food baskets from the Persatuan Kebajikan Prihatin Miri. The simple presentations were held on Saturday evening at Masjid At-Taqwa Miri. The distributions were carried out via the association’s ‘Wow Sumbangsih Syawal’ programme, collaborating with the Persatuan Kebajikan Anak Yatim

UKAS distributes 51 food baskets

MIRI: Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) Miri, distributed 51 food baskets and cash aid to underprivileged individuals during its ‘Ziarah UKAS Semarak Ramadan” programme held today in Keluru Jaya. The food baskets consisting of essential household items and cash were presented by Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development (Entrepreneur Development) Deputy

Bigger Gawai Dayak Bazaar on the cards

MIRI: Gagasan Anak Dayak Sarawak’s (GADS) Gawai Dayak Bazaar this year is expected to be a bigger affair with more native entrepreneurs coming forward to participate in the event. The bazaar which made its debut eight years ago will be held from May 1-20 at Permyjaya Miri. “This year, I

11 men nabbed over bistro brawl

MIRI: Eleven local men, aged 19 to 40, were detained by the police over their alleged involvement in a brawl inside a bistro in Vista Perdana Permyjaya here early Friday morning. This was confirmed by Miri Police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu yesterday. He said the incident happened at around

Be extra cautious, road users reminded

MIRI: Road users were reminded to be extra cautions while using the roads, especially during festive seasons. Minister for Transport Sarawak Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said, they should practise safety culture  and comply with the safety regulations for their own safety and not for the sake of enforcement agencies

Youth found dead, possible electrocution

BINTULU: A 20-year-old youth was found dead due to a possible electrocution at his house in RPR Sibiew Jalan Air on Wednesday (April 12). Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department Operations Centre, in a statement, said they received a call about the incident at 2.18pm and promptly dispatched a team from