Author: Margaret Ringgit

Preach in non-Arabic languages too, Muslims advised

MIRI: Languages play a crucial role in developing understanding of Islam, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. “Muslims are not only required to recite daily prayers in Arabic, but in other languages as well to help convey the messages to others,” he said. Speaking at an earth-breaking

Govt will continue efforts to restore back state’s rights

MIRI: The state government won’t budge on MA63 (Malaysia Agreement 1963) issues and will continue the effort to restore back Sarawak’s rights according to the original status. “We are not against the amendments on Article 1(2), but we opted to abstain because we wanted our (Sarawak) right restored as enshrined

Bomba mulls cloud seeding if dry weather persists

MIRI: Cloud seeding might be the last option to help mitigate the persistent hot and dry weather in this division. On Wednesday during the Miri Tourism Task Force meeting, Miri Bomba Zone 6 chief Supt Law Poh Kiong proposed to Tourism, Arts and Culture Assistant Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin to

New road links Kuala Batu Satu fish markets together

MIRI: The road linking the new Kuala Batu Satu fish market to the old one has been completed. Speaking at a ceremony to mark the completion today, Tourism, Arts and Culture Assistant Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin said the new market marked the continuity of Miri’s trade and fishing traditions.

Association can help to woo more tourists: Lee

MIRI: Tourism, Art and Culture Assistant Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin has vowed to make Miri a city of art and culture as part of his ministry’s efforts to woo tourists. He made the pledge during the launch of Association of Artistes and Visual Arts Miri (PPSVM) at Pustaka Miri

Miri City now focusing on 5R concept

MIRI: Move over 3R concept, Miri City is now focusing on the 5R concept to educate its dwellers on waste management and keeping itself clean and green. Met here today at the tree planting ceemoney at Lorong Tasik 1 Vista Perdana, Permyjaya here, Assistant Minister of  Tourism, Arts and Culture

Child locked in car rescued by civil defence personnel

MIRI: A two-year-old girl who was trapped in an MPV vehicle for about half an hour yesterday morning in Desa Murni was rescued before the child succumbed to the heat of the day. According to sources, the girl’s parent parked the vehicle after returning from a joyride around 9am and

Dozens of firemen still battling wildfires in northern Sarawak

MIRI: Firefighting efforts are still continuing in this northern division of Sarawak despite hot and dry weather conditions. Dozens of firemen from Miri and Lopeng fire stations have been mobilised to areas in Permyjaya and Tudan to contain the wildfires, said Miri Zone 6 fire chief Supt Law Poh Kiong.

Lt Col Ahmad Nezam new CO of 20 RAMD

MIRI: Lieutenant Colonel Ahmad Nezam Che Ree is the new commanding officer (CO) of the 20th Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment (20 RAMD), replacing Lieutenant Colonel Azmi Ali. Ahmad Nezam assumed command of the 20 RAMD in a ceremony held yesterday at Camp Sri Miri here. Also present at

Faulty transformer causes power outage at Miri Hospital

MIRI: Miri Hospital today was hit by power outage since 5.10am and had to depend on generator sets. The culprit was a faulty transformer. The director, Dr Jack Wong said, “… some services will be affected. The hospital has a contingency plan and I urge the public to follow instructions