BINTULU: A 64-year-old man died while his wife and daughter were injured after the car they were travelling crashed near Kidurong/Samalaju traffic light intersection on Sunday. State Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department head Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said the accident happened at 3.30pm. The deceased has been identified as Low
MIRI: On Sunday, at least five raging bush fires were detected in the northern region including two in Marudi – opposite SMK Telang Usan and in Kampung Pemindahan Marudi. Nearer to the city, the fires were at Kampung Lusut Bidayuh, Kampung Masjid in Kuala Baram, and RPR Sungai Rait. Firemen
BINTULU: A driver and passenger, both teenagers, of a pick-up truck were injured after the driver lost control of the vehicle before it rolled and landed on its side near the main entrance to Samalaju Industrial Park today. Seven firemen from Samalaju fire station led by Alan Ayuh were despatched
MIRI: A 32-year-old nurse became RM2,160 poorer when she was duped into applying for a RM20,000 loan. According to Sarawak Commercial Crime Investigation Department chief, Supt Mustafa Kamal Gani Abdullah, the victim initially received a text message from an individual claiming to be a representative of a money lending company.
MIRI: Nearly 4,000 runners took part in today’s Miri Marathon, with 1,400 taking part in the full marathon (42km). Tourism, Arts and Culture Assistant Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin and Piasau Assemblyman Datuk Sebastian Ting flagged off the full marathon at 2am Sunday at Miri Stadium. The route took the
MIRI: Three men from Bandar Baru Permyjayya were detained by cops on Friday morning for possession of drugs. The arrest was made at around 11am at a house by a team from the Miri Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department, said Miri Deputy police chief Supt Sabri Zainol when contacted by New
MIRI: Firemen from Lopeng fire station today shared their knowledge on fire prevention with nearly 400 elementary pupils of Tenby International School in Desa Senadin. The morning-only programme was held in connection with the school’s family day, which started at 10am and ended at noon. The programme included easy-to-use lessons, games
MIRI: The construction work on a new market in Lutong is on track and expected for completion end of this month. Miri Mayor Adam Yii, who was on a site inspection to see the work progress yesterday, said once completed, the RM200,000 market will be able to accommodate 50 traders.
MIRI: Firefighters in the northern region today battled at least eight large bushfires. According to Miri Fire Zone 6 chief Supt Law Poh Kiong, the fires have charred 100 acres of land. “The bushfires are not natural but ignited by irresponsible humans,” he revealed. The bushfires were at Jalan Pantai
MIRI: An angler in his early 30s was robbed by two strangers while fishing at Kampung Pulau Melayu here. Fortunately, the angler was unharmed in the 11.30pm incident which reportedly occurred on Wednesday. According to sources, the victim had gone to the area as it was his favourite fishing spot.
