Author: Margaret Ringgit

Hub and spoke: One man’s passion for aviation

IN the bustling city of Miri, the past whispers through the rustle of casuarina trees, the crashing of waves against the Tanjung Lobang beach, and the call of engines echoing from the airport runway. For Abang Usop Abang Narudin, 64, these sounds and sights are part and parcel of a

Drug syndicate busted, RM137,000 worth of ecstasy seized

MIRI: Police dismantled a drug trafficking syndicate operating here following a two-day operation that led to the seizure of ecstasy powder and pills valued at over RM137,000. The raids, conducted by the Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) of the Sarawak Police Contingent headquarters, took place on May 12 and 13,

Bowling association receives RM150,000 boost

MIRI: The Amateur Tenpin Bowling Association of Sarawak (ABAS) received a substantial boost to its sporting activities after being awarded a RM150,000 grant from the Youth and Sports Ministry. The grant was officially presented on Sunday during the Sarawak International Skills Challenge (SISC) 2025, held at Megalanes East in Bintang

Dayang Nurfaizah, Hael Husaini dazzle in electrifying duet at MeleTOP TVS Concert

MIRI: Sarawak’s very own vocal powerhouse, Dayang Nurfaizah, was the undisputed star of the ‘MeleTOP TVS Concert’ on Saturday, held at the indoor stadium here. She not only delivered a breathtaking performance but was also honoured with the ‘Anugerah Khas Borneo’ in recognition of her contributions to the Malaysian music

Multiracial Unity Carnival kicks off 20th Miri City anniversary

MIRI: A nine-day celebration was officially launched on Saturday night at Miri City Fan to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Miri’s elevation to city status. The opening ceremony of the Multiracial Unity Carnival was officiated by Miri Mayor, Adam Yii Siew Sang. The event, organised by the Miri City Council

Cultural pageants key to preserving Dayak heritage

MIRI: Pageants steeped in tradition such as the Kumang, Dayung Sangong, Keligit, Keling and Belawan, are more than just displays of elegance, given their importance to preserving the Dayak people’s rich cultural identity. Chief adviser of the Dayak Association Miri (DAM), Dato Dr Nuing Jeluing, stressed this during the 19th

Curtin Malaysia partners Margulan University in sustainable technology

MIRI: Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pavlodar Pedagogical University Named After Alkey Margulan (Margulan University) in Kazakhstan, marking a significant step in strengthening global academic ties and fostering innovation in sustainable technology. The MoU, signed at Curtin Malaysia’s Miri campus, establishes a