Thursday, 12 February 2026

Author: Margaret Ringgit

Food aid delivered to flood-affected families in Miri

MIRI: Over the past two days, food aid has been distributed to flood-affected families in Kampung Pasir and Kampung Tudan Desaras Phase 6, with a total of 700 sets of food baskets and rice bags provided to those in need. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industries and Performing Arts Datuk

Thousands displaced as floods devastate Baram areas

MIRI: Severe flooding has wreaked havoc across the Baram areas, affecting 74 areas spanning the districts of Beluru, Telang Usan, and Marudi. As of 9 pm on Feb 4, a total of 9,724 people had been impacted by the rising waters, with many forced to flee their homes. Relief efforts

Association delivers over RM40,000 in aid to Batu Niah, Sibuti flood victims

MIRI: Persatuan Prihatin Masyarakat Miri has distributed more than RM40,000 worth of essential supplies to flood victims in Batu Niah and Sibuti. The aid mission, carried out on Monday (Feb 3), saw a convoy of 36 four-wheel drive vehicles transporting 100 volunteers to deliver much-needed assistance to the affected communities.

Seven temporary relief centres remain open in Miri

MIRI:  A total of seven temporary relief centres (PPS) remain operational here as of this morning, according to Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin. Speaking during a visit to the Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Miri Chapter, on Monday (Feb 3), which is serving as one of the PPS for

Slope specialists to assess landslide risks in Miri’s Kampung Haji Wahid

MIRI:  Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said slope specialists from Kuala Lumpur will conduct a detailed study on the hillsides surrounding Kampung Haji Wahid. The decision was made during Miri Disaster Management Committee (MDMC) meeting on Monday (Feb 3), where landslide risks and erosion in the area were

Interior areas hit as water levels rise

MIRI:  Several interior areas here, particularly in Telang Usan and Beluru, have been inundated following a combination of high tidal river waters and persistent heavy rainfall since Jan 26. In Telang Usan, the villages of Kampung Long Buang, Long Bemang, and the surrounding areas of SK Long Bemang have experienced

Airborne mission delivers food to disaster-hit interior

MIRI: The divisional Disaster Management Committee has launched an urgent aerial relief mission to deliver food supplies to flood and landslide victims in the remote interior. The humanitarian effort is expected to provide much-needed relief to more than 432 Penan residents affected by the disaster, ensuring they have sufficient food

Nine families displaced by Miri landslide receive temporary shelter assistance

MIRI: Authorities swiftly made arrangements for temporary accommodation for nine families from Kampung Lereng Bukit displaced by a landslide on Jan 29. Minister for Transport Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin confirmed today that the affected residents have been relocated to a temporary evacuation relief centre (PPS). Earlier in the day,