Author: Margaret Ringgit

Officer RM1 mln poorer

State’s biggest single loss in Macau scam thus far MIRI: A civil servant here lost RM1,096,800 after falling victim to a Macau scam early this month. Sarawak Commercial Crime Investigation Department chief Supt Mustafa Kamal Gani Abdullah said the case is the biggest single loss to Macau scammers in the state

Teachers help to create future leaders, says assemblyman

MIRI: There is no denying the important role played by teachers in their students’ lives, said Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau. He said teachers not only helped to shape the future of the younger generation but also supported the students’ academic development. “Most importantly, they nurture the future generation into

Hiker rushed to hospital after suffering breathing problems

MIRI: Firemen rescued a 19-year-old male hiker who experienced breathing problems from Lambir National Park this afternoon. Yong Kai Yii from Kulai, Johor was jungle trekking in the park when he suddenly had problems breathing. The park is located at about 40 minutes’ drive from Miri City centre and Yong

Support GPS, grassroots told

MIRI: Sibuti MP Lukanisman Awang Sauni has called on the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) grassroots members to support the coalition to ensure its victory in this next election. Grassroots support was vital for GPS to win the election, he said when met at the breaking of fast with members of

24 qualify for Miri Gawai Dayak pageant finale

MIRI: A total 24 finalists for four categories (Keligit, Kumang, Dayung Sangon and Keling-Belawan) have qualified for this year’s 15th edition of the Miri Division Gawai Dayak pageant. The grand finale is expected to be held this coming Saturday (May 25) at Meritz Hotel and Deputy Chief Mini ster Datuk

Focusing on high impact devt projects in Telang Usan

LONG LAMA:  The state government is focusing on high impact development projects in Baram, especially in Telang Usan. This is to ensure the people in the area benefit from such development, said Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau. Speaking at the launching of “Jelajah Belia Sarawak 2019” held here last Saturday,

Biker hits rock, lands in hospital

MIRI:  A motorcyclist was rushed to Miri Hospital today after an accident at Tudan. In the 3pm incident, the biker, in his 50s, was riding alone when his motorcycle went out of control after hitting a rock. As a result, he landed on the road divider after falling off the

CCTV footage captures water tank thieves at work

MIRI: The theft of a 1,250-litre stainless steel water tank from the Parents Association For Special Children (Pibakis) Centre at Lutong here on Friday night was caught on security cameras. A two-minute CCTV video footage showed at least three thieves climbing over the centre’s wall, detaching the tank from the

Fight against landfill fire continues

BINTULU: The effort to put out a fire at the Tanjong Kidurong landfill is continuing. The fire, which began 11 days ago, has razed 1.5 acres of land at the landfill. According to the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations centre, a fire is still burning 30 to 40

Missing Bintulu fisherman found safe

MIRI: The missing fisherman, Aziz Jaffar Atahar, 69, from Kampung Jepak, Bintulu, has been found safe this morning (May 18), after he was reportedly lost at sea since May 13. Aziz was found and rescued this morning off Kuala Sibuti waters in Miri, by several fishermen there at 8.15am. They immediately notified the