MIRI: Schools should engage active learning techniques in order to encourage students to be more innovative and creative in their lives. Sibuti MP Lukanisman Awang Sauni stated this during the incentive presentation ceremony of Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Taman Tunku yesterday morning. “For teachers to be innovative and creative, schools must
MIRI: The three-day paternity leave proposal for fathers working in the private sector is well-received by many people here. They said it is a good start from nothing and want the relevant authorities to keep an open mind about having a longer leave in the future. Banker Caroline Siburat, 48,
LONG LAMA, MIRI: Huge crowds are expected to come for the second edition of the “Gawai/Raya Aidilfitri” open house at SJK Kee Tee Hall here on June 28. According to Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau, Long Lama would be the centre for public gathering following the completion of the Long
MIRI: The New Sarawak Tribune yesterday launched its new look as a slimline tabloid newspaper. Established in 1945, it covers almost everything related to the state including local news, national issues, economics, sports, education, politics, health, environment and entertainment. The newspaper which is now available in tabloid size, gets the
MIRI: Journalists play a crucial part in initiating change such as the common misconception on donating blood amongst the society, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Assistant Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin. “Some people still think donating blood is taboo especially among the older generation of the Chinese. But, gradually this
MIRI: An 18-kg python which slithered near the five-foot-way of a popular coffeeshop restaurant at Bintang Mega Mall at Jalan Bintang here yesterday shocked many shoppers, prompting them to call the Miri Civil Defence Force (APM) for help. The “uninvited guest” was found slithering along the five-foot-way at 2.54pm yesterday.
MIRI: The state government is committed to carrying out development projects to benefit especially the rural areas in this division. “We will continue to carry out a number of development projects in Miri as planned,” assured Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg yesterday. He said the Sarawak government was
BINTULU: One hundred and thirty sawmill workers at Kuala Segan, Jalan Bintulu-Tatau were left homeless after a fire completely destroyed three workers’ quarters yesterday. According to Sarawak Fire and Rescue department (Bomba) operation centre, two fire engines carrying 11 firemen from Bintulu fire station were rushed to the scene after receiving
MIRI: A family of five was rushed to the Miri Hospital yesterday after an accident in front of the Miri Road Transport office at Airport Road. Firemen from the Miri Fire Station who happened to pass by the area while on their way to SMK Riam 3.29pm helped to rush
MIRI: The Miri City Council (MCC) is currently carrying out tree maintenance work or tree pruning along the Miri-Bintulu Road until June 22. The areas affected begin from Bumiko/Hilltop junction until the clock tower roundabout/Jalan Padang. Mayor Adam Yii has reminded road users to be extra careful while navigating along
