MIRI: A man has been apprehended by the Criminal Investigation Division (CID), Miri District Police Headquarters (IPD) on suspicion of stealing electrical cables belonging to a telecommunications company. The arrest took place in the Miri-Pujut area earlier this evening following the lodging of a police report. Authorities also seized the
MIRI: Cambodia is keen to initiate a student exchange programme with Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia). “Curtin Malaysia is a world-class university, and I believe Cambodian students would greatly benefit from studying here,” said Cambodia’s ambassador to Malaysia, OukChandara here on Jan 5. “Let us work toward formalising an exchange
MIRI: A 17-tonne lorry transporting oil palm was engulfed in flames while travelling from the Imbuk Suai Plantation to Kuala Baram on Tuesday (Jan 7). The incident occurred at 12.01pm along Jalan Pan Borneo, on the stretch between Bintulu and Miri, near Simpang Ngu. According to the Sarawak Fire and
MIRI: Police have arrested a 40-something local man on suspicion of breaking into a nursery in the Lopeng area during the early hours of Saturday morning (Dec 4). The arrest was carried out swiftly following a report lodged with the authorities. During the operation, officers recovered a number of stolen
MIRI: A 36-year-old businessman from Bekenu was charged in the Magistrates’ Court here today (Jan 6) with raping his 27-year-old sister-in-law. The accused faces one count under Section 376(1) of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years’ imprisonment and whipping upon conviction. The offence occurred between
MIRI: Deputy Digital Minister Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong has called for the prompt development of communication infrastructure to improve the quality of life for rural communities, particularly in Sarawak. Responding to a question from the media regarding public concerns over difficulties faced by rural residents in registering for the Sarawak
MARUDI: Deputy Minister of Local Government and Housing Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil addressed concerns on the Sarawak Basic Needs Assistance (SKAS) programme, particularly in rural areas. Speaking on the issue, Dr Penguang acknowledged that many residents outside urban centres have expressed difficulties with the digital voucher system used for the
MIRI: Deputy Minister of Local Government and Housing Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil, has voiced his thoughts on the recent establishment of the Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Marudi branch and criticised a survey conducted by Datuk Dr Prof Jayum Jawan on ministerial performance by Dayak representatives. Dr Penguang, speaking after the
MIRI: Datuk Joseph Salang Gandum, the Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) president, has urged party members to remain united and avoid divisions as the party prepares for its upcoming triennial delegates conference (TDC). Speaking on Sunday night (Jan 5) in Miri after inaugurating the PRS Marudi branch, Salang emphasised the importance
MIRI: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) president Datuk Joseph Salang Gandum has dismissed claims that the party is losing relevance, asserting its enduring significance and the dedication of its members. Salang’s remarks came in response to concerns over the party’s perceived decline during the launch of the PRS Marudi branch in