Friday, 13 February 2026

Author: Margaret Ringgit

Police chief urges residents to prioritise safety during CNY

MIRI:  Local police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu has urged residents celebrating Chinese New Year to prioritise home security by informing the police if their homes are left unattended during the festive period. Speaking during the monthly assembly at Miri police headquarters (IPD Miri) today, ACP Alexson emphasised the importance

Miri Hospital seeks deceased patient Wong Tack Seng’s next of kin

MIRI: Miri Hospital is appealing to the public to help trace the next of kin or family members of a deceased male patient who identified himself as “Wong Tack Seng.” The individual, whose identity card number is 710617-13-XXXX, was admitted to the hospital in late December last year. According to

Fallen tree in Sungai Nat, Beluru cleared by Marudi APM personnel

MIRI: A fallen tree obstructing a key pathway for villagers in Sungai Nat, Beluru, was successfully removed by members of the Marudi District Civil Defence (APM) today (Jan 14). According to a statement from the Marudi District APM, an emergency call was received at 11.39am from villagers reporting the incident.

Don’t take women’s contributions lightly, says Rosey

MIRI: Deputy Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Well-being Development Datuk Rosey Yunus has urged women’s organisations to support one another in advancing economic and social development. Speaking at the opening of a handicraft workshop organised by the women’s bureau of Rumah Andrew Abak in Batu Niah, recently, she highlighted

Foreign national detained in Miri for suspected drug trafficking

MIRI: A 32-year-old foreign man has been detained on suspicion of involvement in drug trafficking activities following a successful operation conducted by the Miri District police. Miri District police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu confirmed the arrest, which was carried out by a team from the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department

Mayor calls for cooperation to curb illegal dumping

MIRI: Mayor Adam Yii  on Tuesday appealed for greater public cooperation to tackle illegal dumping of rubbish in the city. Addressing public complaints regarding uncollected rubbish he explained the scope of Miri City Council’s (MCC) responsibilities, stating that the council is tasked with the collection of household waste deposited in

Scammers fleece duo out of RM90,000

MIRI: Two individuals, a woman and a businessman, have fallen victim to fraud, resulting in losses amounting to nearly RM90,000. District police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the Commercial Crime Investigation Division received two police reports on Jan 12. The first case involved a local woman in her 40s

Batik Air commences KL-Miri service; Lee proposes international flights

MIRI: Batik Air commenced direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and Miri today (Jan 14), sparking renewed interest in going beyond Malaysian shores from the city. Sarawak’s Transport Minister, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, who welcomed the inaugural flight carrying 63 passengers and eight crew expressed ambitions to extend Miri’s reach

Batik Air launches direct KL-Miri route, strengthening Sarawak’s connectivity

MIRI: Batik Air has officially launched its direct flight service between Kuala Lumpur and Miri, marking the airline’s fourth destination in Sarawak after Kuching, Sibu, and Bintulu. The inaugural flight, which landed at Miri Airport (MYY) at 8.45 am today, carried eight crew members and 63 passengers. Upon arrival, passengers

Crocodiles strike fear in Kg Masjid Kuala Baram residents

MIRI: Crocodiles are posing a threat to villagers at Kampung Masjid Kuala Baram especially during high tides. Their predicament came to light when volunteers from the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) branch here in collaboration with the Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD), reached out to two underprivileged families there recently. In