Saturday, 3 January 2026

Author: Margaret Ringgit

Motorcyclist dies after crashing into tree

BINTULU: A motorcyclist was killed when he crashed into a tree in Jalan Abang Galau here. SarawakTraffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said a Yamaha Y15ZR crashed into a tree at a sharp bend at 10am yesterday. “The motorcyclist, Irwan Hamdan, was killed on the spot

GPS rejects ‘termites’

These pests will destroy the foundation of the house and the house will fall: Chief Minister MARUDI: It is very dangerous to keep anai-anai (termites) within Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) because they can destroy the organisation. In saying “termites”, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg was obviously referring

RM16 mln approved for Beluru district’s amenities

MIRI: The Sarawak government has approved an allocation of RM160 million to Beluru district to further improve and develop its basic amenities. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg announced this piece of good news in his speech during a brief visit to the SMK Tinjar, Lapok near here

‘Baram Team’ wishes for Marudi elevation to division

MIRI: Members of the “Baram Team” consisting of Marudi assemblyman Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil, Mulu rep Datuk Gerawat Gala, Telang Usang rep Dennis Ngau and Baram MP Anyie Ngau have a clear vision for Marudi and want it to be elevated to a division soon. The team conveyed their vision

Long wait over as woman finally gets MyKad

MIRI: Ting Fong Lee’s long wait is finally over – she has been granted citizenship after more than 42 years. Ting, 43, was overjoyed when her application was approved in August last year. Born to a Malaysian father and a Bruneian mother, Ting says the first thing she wants to

Tube wells to the rescue in northern region

MIRI: More tube wells will be activated to help control and contain bushfires, says Datuk Lee Kim Shin. Currently, Miri has 11 active tube wells located in Tudan (three), Permyjaya (seven) and Senadin (one). One tube well can discharge approximately 90,000 litres of water an hour. Disclosing this during his

Man detained for drug possession and abuse

MIRI: The police here yesterday detained a man suspected of drug possession and drug abuse in a house in Vista Perdana. Miri Police chief ACP Lim Meng Seah, when contacted, said the suspect was picked up by a team from the Miri Narcotic Criminal Department during a raid conducted at

RM200,000 for landslide prevention works at village

MIRI:  The state government has allocated RM200,000 for landslide prevention works on slopes at Kampung Peliau. Bekenu state assemblywoman Rosey Yunus today handed over a cheque for the amount  on behalf of the State Natural Disaster Management Committee to Miri Natural Disaster Management Committee chairman and Miri Resident Mastapa Julaihi

Miri citizens perfect ambassador to promote city

MIRI: The perfect ambassador for Miri is none other than its citizens, says the Tourism, Arts and Culture assistant minister. “Deepen cooperation between the government and stakeholders in tourism, including residents in Miri itself, will ensure further growth of the tourism industry,” said Datuk Lee Kim Shin. He was speaking

War relic found near school safely defused

MIRI: An explosive ordnance disposal unit rushed to a construction site near SMK Lutong here following the discovery of an unexploded bomb. The World War II projectile was found by a heavy machinery operator during excavation work at 8.20am on Monday. Miri police chief ACP Lim Meng Seah said the