MIRI: Three individuals, including a foreign national, have been arrested in connection with a motorcycle theft in Bekenu. The arrests were made as part of ‘Ops Lejang’, a targeted operation conducted by the Miri Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in collaboration with the Bekenu Police Station’s Crime Prevention Patrol Unit (RCJ).
MIRI: Authorities here have uncovered yet another cryptocurrency mining operation linked to electricity theft, this time at an unoccupied double-storey intermediate house in Desa Senadin. The discovery was made through a joint operation by Sarawak Energy’s retail arm, Syarikat SESCO Berhad (SESCO), and the police as part of ongoing efforts
MIRI: A large-scale community clean-up operation is underway to clear debris and waste left in the aftermath of recent floods. Eleven affected areas have been identified, with clean-up efforts already completed in Sungai Adong and Pujut Tanjung Batu. The initiative, spearheaded by the Miri Division Disaster Management Committee and coordinated
MIRI: Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) has achieved a significant milestone in engineering education. Its Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (Hons) programme has received full accreditation from Malaysia’s Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC). The accreditation, granted for six years (2025–2030), reinforces the university’s standing as a leading institution for engineering
MIRI: Clean-up efforts are well underway here following the recent floods, with significant support coming from the private sector, particularly the Shin Yang Group of Companies. The initiative was set into motion after Piasau assemblyman Datuk Sebastian Ting reached out to Datuk James Ling, Group Managing Director and Vice Chairman
MIRI: A section of Jalan Miri-Marudi has been partially closed to facilitate urgent repair work following the appearance of cracks caused by heavy rain earlier this week. According to the Miri Public Works Department (PWD), the road will undergo maintenance and slope stabilisation from today (Feb 12) to Feb 20.
MIRI: Six local men, aged between 26 and 46, are facing the death penalty or life imprisonment following the seizure of 245.26 grammes of eEcstasy and ketamine during a police raid in the early hours of Monday (Feb 10). The estimated value of the seized drugs is RM3,340, according to
MIRI: Temporary remedial works will commence immediately on the Lutong Beach following a directive from Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. The emergency measures, aimed at mitigating severe coastal erosion, will be funded by the federal government. This was disclosed by Piasau assemblyman Datuk Sebastian Ting during a press conference
MIRI: More than 214,000 eligible recipients in Northern Sarawak have registered for the Sarawak Basic Needs Assistance Scheme (SKAS), a financial aid initiative aimed at supporting low-income individuals and families. The SKAS recipient list is derived from the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) Phase 4-2024 data provided by the Inland Revenue Board
MARUDI: Five areas in Marudi District remain inundated following continuous heavy rain and high tides since January 25. According to a report from the Marudi Civil Defence Force (APM), the affected locations are Rumah Dasu, Sungai Tisam Bukit Nyaming – floodwaters reaching 10 feet ; Rumah Gerang, Sungai Bakong –