MIRI: Women, Childhood, and Community Well-being Development Minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said it is important to have comprehensive data to ensure effective assistance for flood-affected communities across the state. Speaking on Sunday after visiting a temporary relief centre at the Kampung Tanjung Batu community hall here, Fatimah highlighted that
MIRI: The Sarawak government has approved an increase in the disaster relief food assistance rate, raising the daily allowance to RM50 per person. “This increase applies to food aid provided during disasters such as floods,” said Women, Child and Community Well-being Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. “The RM50 covers meals
MIRI: Authorities are intensifying efforts to locate 77 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) candidates from SMK Bekenu, who are among those affected by severe flooding in the Sibuti area. The rescue operation comes as floodwaters continue to rise, cutting off roads and displacing residents. Deputy Minister of Health Datuk Lukanisman Awang
MIRI: Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) President, Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, has dismissed any notion that the party is akin to ‘anai-anai’ (termites) undermining the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) coalition. Speaking at the SUPP Miri-Sibuti Parliamentary Liaison Committee’s Chinese New Year dinner on Friday, Dr Sim emphasised that
MIRI: MASwings has marked the Lunar New Year in festive style with travellers at its Kota Kinabalu and Miri stations. Passengers on selected flights on the first day of the celebrations were warmly greeted with traditional Chinese New Year cheer and gifted mandarin oranges, cookies, and peanuts — symbolic tokens
MIRI: The SOP Foundation, the charitable arm of Sarawak Oil Palms Berhad (SOP), has stepped in to assist communities affected by recent flooding in Bintulu and here. As persistent heavy rainfall continues to displace families, the foundation has mobilised essential supplies to support those seeking refuge at emergency shelters. Relief
MIRI: Severe flooding has left several villages in the Bekenu area without telecommunications, electricity, or basic supplies. While nearly 300 flood victims have been transferred to the temporary relief centre (PPS) at SMK Bekenu, many remain trapped in their homes, with some refusing to evacuate due to concerns over property
MIRI: The Persatuan Prihatin Masyarakat Miri (PPMM) has stepped forward to support victims of floods and landslides by distributing essential supplies to six temporary relief centres (PPS) here. The assistance has gone to PPS Red Crescent Centre ; Kampung Pujut Tanjung Batu, Miri ; PPS Kampung Sukan Petronas, Miri ;
MIRI: A prominent developer and restaurant owner, Chung Kien Ping, has contributed RM100,000 to the Miri Disaster Management Committee (MDMC) to support ongoing flood relief efforts. The donation was presented on Saturday at Dragon Seafood Miri in Luak, owned by Chung Tai Yu. Receiving the cheque on behalf of MDMC
MIRI: Sarawak’s culture of unity and moderation has been a key factor in maintaining peace and stability within the state, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Speaking at the Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Miri-Sibuti Parliamentary Liaison Committee’s Chinese New Year dinner on Friday, he highlighted