MIRI: The 14th edition of the Borneo Jazz Festival is here again and the organisers are hoping to attract more than 4,000 music lovers to it. The event is scheduled to be held from July 19 to 21 (Friday to Sunday) at Coco Cabana Miri. Fifteen bands from around the globe
MIRI: A Korean housewife in her forties broke her front tooth following a scuffle with a thief who earlier stole her mangoes yesterday morning. The incident took place at her home in Krokop 5 here. A police report on the incident has been lodged at Miri Central police station (CPS).
MIRI: The Sarawak government has always welcomed international business events that are good avenues for the palm oil industry players to congregate. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg believes the presence of local and international experts could make the Palm Oil Technology and innovations Expo 2019 (Palmex) into
MIRI: Sarawak can no longer rely on outsiders (political parties) to help determine its future. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said Sarawak is Sarawakians’ priority, not anybody else’s. “Since Pakatan Harapan (PH) took over the federal government after the 14th General Election, it seems to be
MIRI: Foreign vehicles with summonses to settle will not find it easy to escape paying, thanks to a new enforcement system now in place. The new system will check if a foreign vehicle crossing into their countries of origin via the Sungai Tujuh check point has a summons pending or
MIRI: Assistant Minister OF Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Lee Kim Shin has lauded initiatives by the private sector to bring more tourist attractions and fun activities here. Met while visiting the Inflatable Water Park at Marina Bay here yesterday morning, Lee hoped more such collaborations could be initiated in
MIRI: “I was disappointed with Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng’s statement,” said Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau. “It’s an evil statement because it can cause panic to investors,” Dennis added. “I find this to be not a smart remark because Guan Eng as a Federal Minister should show leadership to help draw
MIRI: Piasau assemblyman cum Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) secretary-general Datuk Sebastian Ting has slammed Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng for his “lack of common sense”. Lim recently said that Sarawak would go bankrupt if the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government continued to rule it. “He (Lim Guan Eng) frequently
MIRI: A grader operator was killed on the spot by the vehicle on Friday. The fatal incident was reportedly to have occurred in an estate at Ladang Subis 2, Jalan Miri-Bintulu. According to Miri Fire and Rescue Department Zone 6 chief Supt Law Poh Kiong, nine firemen from Lopeng Fire
MIRI: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Piasau branch secretary, Councillor Karambir Singh, said a collective request from five SUPP Sibu branches for someone from the party to be chairman of Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) was reasonable and logical. He said a prominent SUPP leader has traditionally been a chairman of SMC. “SUPP
