LIMBANG: A 62-year-old man was found dead, while another remains missing after a fishing trip near Kampung Pulau Brunei turned tragic. The two men, both from the village, had set out fishing along the river at approximately 12 pm on Friday. However, concern grew when they failed to return as
MIRI: A large-scale clean-up effort got underway here Sunday with the city mobilising resources to address the aftermath of devastating floods that recently swept through the city. The Mega Cleanup Programme, from 8am to 12.30pm, covered five key zones heavily affected by the disaster, namely, Zone 1: Lutong (Kampung Pengkalan
MIRI: The Northern Sarawak Journalists Association (NSJA) is set to hold its bi-annual general meeting (BGM) this Sunday at the City Rise Hotel, here starting at 9 am. The meeting will feature the election of a new executive committee for the 2025-2026 term, succeeding the outgoing committee. According to NSJA
MIRI: A delegation from JCI Malaysia Area Sarawak recently paid a courtesy visit to the Mayor of Miri, Adam Yii, to discuss youth leadership, community development, and potential collaborative efforts to enhance the well-being of Sarawak’s communities. The delegation was led by JCI Malaysia’s National executive vice president and Area
KUCHING: Three new community projects under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) 2024 have been approved for the Kota Sentosa constituency here, with a total funding allocation of RM490,000. Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap said the funding, approved by the Office of the Premier of Sarawak, will support infrastructure improvements in
MIRI: A critical shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders has hit Miri following the temporary shutdown of the Bintulu LPG plant due to landslides. To address the crisis, Transport Minister and Senadin assemblyman Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin has taken swift action, personally reaching out to Petroliam Sarawak Berhad
MARUDI: A fatal accident involving a 10-tonne cement-laden lorry claimed one life and left another victim seriously injured after the vehicle veered off the road and crashed into a roadside embankment at Jalan Miri-Marudi, Bukit BLD, here yesterday (Feb 14). The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department’s Operations Centre received an
THE Sarawak government’s decision to take over MASwings has sparked significant public interest and discussion across the state. Many view this bold move as a step forward in enhancing connectivity and improving the quality of air travel, especially in rural and remote areas. There is much delight and optimism, with
MIRI: The Miri Kedayan Association has stepped forward to provide financial assistance to families affected by the tragic landslide in Kampung Lereng Bukit. Demonstrating solidarity and compassion, association members visited 74-year-old survivor Arabi Samsudin at Taman Jelita, here, where he is currently staying after losing his home and family members
MIRI: Baram Football Club has re-elected Spanski Steven as its president for a second term Spanski secured his position during the club’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday and will lead Baram FC for the 2025-2028 term. The club’s newly appointed exco committee features a dynamic mix of young talent