Author: Margaret Ringgit

Orang Ulu community to lead State-level Gawai celebrations

MIRI: The Orang Ulu community is set to take centre stage as host of this year’s State-level Gawai Dayak celebrations, with a vibrant series of events scheduled across Sarawak from May to the end of June 2025. A colourful celebration of Sarawak’s Dayak culture and heritage, Gawai Dayak marks the end

MRP grants channelled towards welfare of senior citizens

MIRI: A total of RM75,838 in Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants was disbursed to eight various organisations in a ceremony officiated by Deputy Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Rosey Yunus, who is also the Bekenu assemblywoman. Held in Bekenu, the ceremony highlighted the government’s continuing commitment

Malaysia Airlines launches major global fare sale

KUALA LUMPUR:  Malaysia Airlines has unveiled a major global fare sale under its latest campaign, ‘Time for memorable journeys’, offering heavily discounted fares across its domestic and international network. The promotion runs until May 20 this year with travel valid through to March 31, 2026. The campaign marks the latest

Welfare recipients benefit from Gawai aid as social support reaches RM98.8 mil

MIRI: Over 55,000 welfare recipients across Sarawak have benefited from financial assistance totalling nearly RM99 million in the first four months of 2025, with a significant portion of the aid aimed at easing the festive burden for those celebrating Gawai Dayak. From January to April, the Sarawak Social Welfare Department

School van catches fire

MIRI: A school van caught fire early this morning near SK Temenggong Datuk Muip, Jalan Rejang, Taman Tunku. According to the Fire and Rescue Department, an emergency call was received at 6.43 am. Firefighters from Miri Sentral station were immediately dispatched to the scene. When they arrived at the scene,

Youths explore career prospects in maritime sector

LAWAS: A recent maritime industry awareness talk held in Bukit Sari here gave youths a glimpse into its prospects and on the critical role they play in shaping its future. Designed to broaden the horizons of young participants, the programme which focused on careers, innovation and national growth aimed to

Miri set for new role in global biodiversity research

MIRI: A landmark collaboration between China’s Fudan University, the Sarawak Government, and the private sector is set to transform an iconic building here into a global hub for biodiversity and medical heritage here. The upcoming Fudan University Biodiversity Museum will be housed in the city’s former council building in the

Dayak communities urged to unite, preserve heritage amid change

MIRI: Dayak communities must urgently come together to preserve their cultural heritage in the face of rapid technological advancement and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), said Sarawak Public Health, Housing and Local Government Deputy Minister, Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil. Speaking at the 19th Miri Division’s Niti Daun celebration on

Dayak community marks Gawai with colourful ‘Niti Daun’ procession

MIRI: A burst of traditional colours, rhythmic gongs, and the rich scent of ceremonial offerings filled the air in Permyjaya here today, as hundreds gathered to witness a Gawai Dayak procession, locally known as ‘Niti Daun’. Led by Sarawak Public Health, Housing and Local Government Deputy Minister, Datuk Dr Penguang

Male body found entangled among rocks at Jalan Pantai Marina

MIRI: A male body was discovered entangled among rocks along Jalan Pantai Marina, behind the Miri City Council building. This was confirmed by Miri District Police Chief, ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah, today. The discovery was made following information received from the public. Police have classified the case as a