Thursday, 15 January 2026

Author: Margaret Ringgit

Ministry to reduce retail prices of child restraint systems

KUCHING: The Transport Ministry will instruct the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) to have detailed discussions with the association of vehicle manufacturers and sellers as well as the manufacturers or importers to reduce the retail prices of child restraint systems or CRS, the Parliament was told today (September 23). This move

GPS not with Anwar

MIRI: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) denies any connection with Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) led by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.   In a statement released today, GPS secretary-general Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi stressed that GPS coalitions were giving undivided support to the Perikatan Nasional (PN) under the leadership of Prime Minister Tan Sri

Handphone thief arrested

MIRI: A 28-year-old man was detained today (Sept 23) for stealing a handphone worth RM400 from another man on Sept 19. The incident happened when the suspect pretended to be interested in buying a handphone from the victim after they met at Miri hospital here on Sept 19 at 9.41pm.

Luconia Shoals in safe hands

MIRI: The Malaysia Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) vessels have always patrol around Luconia Shoals (Beting Patinggi Ali) to ensure the sovereignty of the country. “Our vessels have always been there to monitor the situation,” said Miri MMEA director Captain Md Fauzi Othman. Fauzi was met today (Sept 23) at a

Duo arrested for theft of motorcycle

MIRI: Police detained a local man for allegedly stealing a motorcycle less than 24 hours after the bike was reported stolen in Krokop here. The 27-year-old suspect was picked up in Pujut Adong around 7pm on Tuesday by a team from Miri Criminal Investigation Department (CID). The suspect then led

Saberkas to redefine youth as below 40

MIRI: Saberkas has agreed to redefine youth for its exco posts as those below 40 years old. “This was agreed by delegates during the 16th triennial general meeting (TGM),” said Saberkas’ newly elected president, Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, at a Saberkas’ dinner held at a leading hotel here on

RM41 million to fund creative industry

MIRI: The state government disbursed funds totalling RM41 million to recipients of the Micro Credit Scheme and Sarawak Youth Venture fund. The funds were presented by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg during Saberkas’ dinner held in conjunction with its 16th triennial general meeting (TGM) here on Saturday.

Saberkas sustains on structured system

MIRI: Saberkas is able to succeed for so long since its establishment in 1973 largely due to its structured system, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. “We are able to manage our youth very well through the system,” he said during a gathering with 29 veteran members

Empowering youths for the future

MIRI: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has emphasised that continuity within Saberkas’ leadership was crucial in order for the youth organisation to stay relevant and strong. “Saberkas has been formed for more than 40 years, we must stay relevant to deliver our mission to empower our youths

Youth laud development initiative

MIRI: Youth leaders lauded Sarawak government’s intention to enhance youth development, using the RM2.95 billion State Sales Tax (SST) paid by Petronas and its subsidiaries, by financing the training of Sarawakians at state-owned international schools. The good news was revealed by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg when