BINTULU: Three high powered boats were destroyed in a fire in a jetty of Kampung Sinong early yesterday. All the three boats were 200 horsepower boats. Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations centre in a statement said they received an emergency call on the incident early yesterday morning around
MIRI: A female manager of a private company here lost RM200,635 in online job scam and non-existent investment. According to Miri district police cheif ACP Alexson Naga Chabu, a total 18 bank transactions to 13 different bank accounts were made by the 52 year-victim in the period of February 28
MIRI: Thanks to the Civil Defence Force (APM) a wasp nest was removed after it was discovered on a tree in Jalan Riam last evening (Mar 5). APM personnel rushed to the area after responding to a call from a 39-year-old female who discovered the nest in front of her
MIRI: The Malaysia Entrepreneurs’ Development Association (PUMM) Sarawak plays a vital role as a platform that not only engages the industry players but also brings them closer to the government, especially post COVID-19. According to Minister for Transport Sarawak Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, there was a need for engagements
MIRI: The state government is committed to helping the farming community, especially those in rural areas, diversify their crop cultivation. Among these efforts is the distribution of durian ‘Blackthorn’ and IOI seedlings organised by the divisional Department of Agriculture in collaboration with the Telang Usan service centre. The programme was
MIRI: A ‘mangkung tiang’ ceremony or house warming in the Iban lingo was performed yesterday at Rumah Richard Pie’s new longhouse, Bakas in Ulu Sibuti. The construction of the 53-door longhouse was just recently completed. With a total of 500 residents, the newly completed longhouse is located adjacent to its
MIRI: Sand flies, or Phychodidae (or Agas), are extremely annoying, and their stinging bites can turn into painful sores. Here, its presence is common and can be easily spotted on most of the beaches along the coast. Sand flies are tiny insects, and they live in various habitats. The most
MIRI: Narcotics police intercepted a car at the Sungai Tujuh border (Sarawak-Brunei border) yesterday and found drugs weighing 1,000gm hidden inside the spare tyre. The seized drugs were valued around RM36,000. Miri Police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said a local couple was detained for questioning. The arrest was made
MIRI: Mayor Adam Yii is concerned that sandflies are keeping people away from the many beaches here. “We would like to see our beach clean for the public to use … in Miri we have many beaches, but unfortunately, we have a problem because we have a sand fly problem,”
MIRI: Ramadan month is back and this year, the Miri City Council (MCC) will be setting up Ramadan Bazaar at two locations- parking area of Miri Indoor Stadium and parking area at New World Mart, Lutong. Miri Mayor Adam Yii Siew Sang informed that a total 158 lots are available for booking at
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