Wednesday, 17 December 2025

Author: Margaret Ringgit

Drugs worth almost RM300k seized, duo nabbed

MIRI: Various types of drugs valued at RM297,347.50 were seized by the police on Monday night during a raid following the arrest of two local men at Bintang Commercial Centre here. Miri police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the raid was held around 11.30 pm by a team of

327 stalls at CNY Miri Bazaar

MIRI: A total of 327 food and beverage stalls will be set up for the Chinese New Year Miri Bazaar 2023 along the Jalan Kingsway and Jalan Cina after an almost two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On Tuesday night, deco lighting up ceremony was performed by Miri Chinese

Road closures, diversions this Friday

MIRI: The road heading to the Miri Court Complex and several others will be temporarily closed while some would be diverted this Friday (January 13) for the Legal Year 2023 Procession. The road closures will start from 7.30 am and is expected to end at 9.30 am. This was disclosed

APM rescues trapped pet dog

MIRI: The Civil Defence Force (APM) does not confine its tasks to only rescue duties, providing protection, and humanitarian services during disasters and emergencies. This morning (Jan 10) the Miri Civil Defence Force (APM) helped save a dog stuck in the front gate of a house in Jalan Lim Chee

Marine cops detain tanker for illegal transport of diesel

MIRI: Marine police detained an oil tanker truck during an operation yesterday (Jan 9) for transporting about 16,000 litres of diesel without a permit. Miri police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said Marine Police Region 5 personnel stopped the truck for inspection at 6.15am during an operation code named ‘Ops

Road closures at several locations

MIRI: Road closures will be imposed at several locations within the city centre starting January 14 for the Miri Gong Xi Bazaar 2023. Jalan Raja and High Street are to be temporarily closed from January 14 until 21, while Jalan Kingsway main road from the traffic light in front of

Frightening experience as python slips through ceiling

MIRI: A family of four in Kampung Pasir Lutong here thought they could enjoy a late night programme on television but a three-metre reticulated python had other plans. The python weighing some 8-kg slipped through the ceiling of their living room and landed on the floor last night (Jan 8).

Moving Communities earns its stripes as bastion of unity

MIRI: Moving Communities (MC) which was set up in 2018 here has organised over 32 programmes to achieve its vision of exemplifying togetherness and unity that consequently benefits society. Its Patron and President, Datin Patinggi Puan Sri Datuk Wira Lorna Enan Muloon Chan said the events ranged from blood donations,

KRT programmes help promote stability, unity

MIRI: Deputy Minister of Women, Family, Welfare, Community Wellbeing and Childhood Development Datuk Rosey Yunus said that the implementation of neighbourhood Watch Committees (KRT) programmes had helped promote community stability, interracial unity and public safety. Thus, she added, it is crucial for the people to have use information on the

Chinese New Year 2023 concert a crowd puller

MIRI: The Chinese New Year concert 2023 at Miri Bintang Mega mall on Saturday night was certainly a crowd puller. The event was organised by MiriFM of Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) and kicked off at 6.30 pm , showcasing singing, modern dances, traditional music and magic shows. Deputy Minister for