Thursday, 12 February 2026

Author: Margaret Ringgit

Missing senior citizen found dead in Tudan ditch

MIRI: The body of a visually impaired man with mental health issues who was reported missing earlier was discovered on Saturday evening (Feb 8 ) in a ditch near a supermarket in the Tudan area. District Police Chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the body was found by a local

Excitement at Taman Bulatan as hundreds join kids fun run

MIRI: The early morning buzz at Taman Bulatan on Sunday (Feb 9) was filled with excitement as 200 enthusiastic young runners took part in the Kids Fun Run 2.5km. Flagged off at 6.30 am by Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts I (Tourism) Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew

Body of elderly man found in ditch

MIRI :The public were left shocked following the grim discovery of a man’s body in a ditch outside a supermarket in Tudan, here yesterday (Feb 8). The deceased, believed to be a 67-year-old local man, was found at around 5.32 pm, prompting an immediate response from emergency services. Firefighters from

Motorcyclist killed in crash along Pan Borneo Highway

MIRI: A 24-year-old man lost his life in a self-accident after his motorcycle went out of control and crashed into a road divider along the Pan Borneo Highway in the early hours of yesterday morning (Feb 8). Miri District police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu confirmed a police report regarding

Police seize syabu worth RM630 in Bandar Baru Permyjaya raid

MIRI: A 54-year-old man was arrested, and Syabu worth an estimated RM630 was seized during a police raid in the Bandar Baru area of Permyjaya, here on Friday night (Feb 7). Miri District police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu confirmed that officers from the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division, under the

Man arrested for smuggling contraband cigarettes

MIRI: A 60-year-old man has been detained by the Marine Police Force during ‘Op Taring Landai’ yesterday (Feb 8), following the discovery of contraband cigarettes valued at RM246,400. Miri police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu confirmed the arrest, stating that the suspect was apprehended at approximately 10.30 am during an

Deputy minister leads aid effort for flood victims

MIRI: Deputy Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Development, Datuk Rosey Yunus, led a humanitarian effort under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme in collaboration with the Sarawak Public Works Department (PWD) and TV Sarawak (TVS) to support flood victims taking temporary shelter at SMK Suai’s flood relief centre (PPS).

Taman Ceria Residents celebrate “best ang pow” with piped natural gas

MIRI: Residents of Taman Ceria Lorong 4 have hailed the installation of piped natural gas in their neighbourhood as the “best Ang Pow (red packets)” for this year’s Chinese New Year celebration. For long-time homeowner Koo Chiew Joon, 62, who has lived in Taman Ceria for 23 years, the new

Floods postpone Bakti Madani 2025 events

MIRI: The Bakti Madani (PBM) 2025 programme has announced the postponement of two major events due to the ongoing flood situation affecting several areas here.. Organisers said the PBM Miri 2025: Sarawak Maju Makmur programme, initially scheduled for Feb 7 to 9 at Miri City Stadium, has been deferred. Additionally,