MIRI: Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin has urged the oil palm plantation industry to embrace technological advancements as a way to attract more young people into the sector. Speaking at a press conference following the launch of POMtech 2025 in Miri, Chan highlighted the importance of
MIRI: The government has expressed strong optimism about the future of the palm oil industry, citing its growing market potential and resilience despite past criticisms. Speaking at the launch of POMtec 2025, Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin highlighted key achievements and projections for the sector. “For
MIRI: A formal cheque presentation ceremony took place on Tuesday evening, marking a significant contribution by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg to support the Kampung Muhibbah Ladang Tiga community. The highlight of the event was the Premier’s donation of RM173,386.40 towards the purchase of a hearse
MIRI: Governor Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, and his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, attended the Federation of Chinese Associations Miri Division’s Grand Chinese New Year Celebration Banquet Dinner 2025, last night (Feb 17). The vibrant event took place at the Eastwood Valley Golf
KUCHING: Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) Sarawak held its first leadership meeting of 2025 last Saturday. The meeting, chaired by Bersatu Sarawak chief Jaziri Alkaf Abdillah Suffian, took place in Kuching. The meeting’s primary agenda was to appoint members of the Bersatu Sarawak leadership for the 2024-2027 term. This process
MIRI: Wireless Walk Miri Traders Association chairman, Mohamad Abdullah bin Jamin, has called on the government to take immediate action to address the worsening shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) here. “Residents are queuing up in long lines just to get hold of a single cylinder of LPG for daily household
MIRI: In a heartfelt plea, the Miri City Caring Society (MCCS) has called on residents, stakeholders, and organisations here to come together and resolve the alarming accumulation of plastic waste at Marina Beach. The pristine coastline, stretching approximately one kilometre, has been marred by an overwhelming volume of plastic bottles
MIRI: The police on Sunday (Feb 16) picked up a 38 year-old man suspected of stealing diesel from a telecommunications tower located on Jalan Pantai. The suspect was identified after his image was captured on closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage. The incident came to light when employees of the telecommunications tower
MIRI: The Miri Chawan Association has long been a pillar of support in promoting Chinese culture and fostering unity within the local Chinese community. During festive occasions such as Chinese New Year, the association is known for organising vibrant gatherings that provide an avenue for community members to strengthen their
MIRI: A stolen motorcycle reported missing five days ago has been recovered by police following the arrest of a local man on Sunday (Feb 16). The vehicle was discovered abandoned in a bushy area near Ladang Tiga, Bekenu, after the suspect, arrested at a budget hotel in Bintulu, provided its