MIRI: MASwings recently celebrated the festive season by spreading holiday cheer at its airports in Kota Kinabalu and Miri. Passengers on selected flights were greeted with seasonal cheer and gifted festive giveaways, reflecting the airline’s commitment to providing memorable travel experiences. As part of the celebrations, passengers were also treated
MIRI: Long Bedian, a serene village in Sarawak, came alive with the vibrant spirit of Christmas this year as the community embraced its ‘Balik Kampung’ theme. The celebrations were a showcase of unity, cultural pride, and intergenerational camaraderie. Telang Usan assemblyman, Datuk Dennis Ngau, lauded the initiative, highlighting its role
MIRI: A fire involving the battery of an electric motorcycle caused minor damage to the vehicle at a residence on 4B Beach Road here, this morning (Dec 28). The incident occurred around 10am, prompting an emergency call from the homeowner. Firefighters from the Lutong Fire and Rescue Station were immediately
MIRI: The Visitor Information Centre Miri Garden (VICM Garden) officially marked its transformation into a vibrant community hub with the successful hosting of the Twinkling Christmas Market on Dec 14 and 15. Organised by the Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) and Miri City Council (MCC), the event drew over 4,000 visitors
KUCHING: Police are investigating an alleged foreign exchange scam that cost a local businessman RM100,000. The victim, a man in his 30s employed as a manager at a private company, reported the incident after being deceived by an online fraudster. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata said the scam began
MIRI: A training centre for silat has officially opened its doors at a new permanent location within the Miri Stadium complex, providing a dedicated space for silat exponents to hone their skills. Sarawak Sports Corporation (SSC) chief executive officer Awang Putrayusrie Awang Reduan, who is also the director of the
MIRI: Access to clean water is a fundamental right, yet many communities face challenges in ensuring safe and potable water. In an initiative to address this issue, the Water Purification Awareness Programme at SK Kuala Baram recently educated students and teachers on simple, effective methods for accessing clean water, leaving
MIRI: The tranquil beauty of Pantai Bungai recently became a vibrant canvas for creativity as nine students from Curtin University Malaysia’s Foundation in Arts and Commerce programme ventured out on an experiential learning journey. Armed with cameras, notebooks, and curiosity, these budding travel writers and photographers transformed a field trip
MIRI: Sixteen individuals were detained during a series of immigration enforcement operations, codenamed “Ops Selera” and “Ops SAPU”, conducted by the Miri Immigration Enforcement Unit (UPI) last Thursday. The operations, which began at 3 pm, targeted rental houses, food establishments, and shared accommodations at construction sites across three locations here:
MIRI: A road accident involving a trailer, a lorry, and a Proton Saga left one person injured this morning (Dec 23) at Taman Bilangan, along the Coastal Road between Bintulu and Miri. According to the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department, emergency services were alerted to the incident at 8.55 am,
