MIRI: Sarawak will study Putrajaya’s proposal to emulate Iceland’s policy of imposing a curfew on those under 18 years old to prevent them from getting involved in negative activities. Welfare, Community Well-being, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the state needs to study the proposal
MIRI: Sarawak will be counting on Ivana Sonia Beriak and Janeter Kadir to bring national glory after both were selected by the Malaysia Floorball Association to represent Malaysia in the Asia Oceania qualifiers at Huamark Indoor Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand from Jan 27 to Feb 1. The lasses will undergo centralised
MIRI: Within a few hours, this year will end and we will be into 2019. Before that happens, let’s do some quick recap of various happengings in this city and Miri Division as a whole. Let’s start off with floods as several low-lying areas got inundated every time it rained.
MIRI: A heavy downpour caused flash floods and brought traffic to a standstill in the city at 5pm yesterday in what is said to be the worst flash floods experienced this year. The floods rose to knee level, catching many people and vehicle owners off-guard. Miri is prone to flash
MIRI: Sarawakians are still in favour of state-based political parties. This was pointed out by Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau when asked to comment on the launch of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) branch in Bintulu recently. “Despite Bersatu spreading its wing in Bintulu recently Sarawakians are still in favour
MIRI: Due to a sudden heavy downpour on Tuesday, city mayor Adam Yii along with six councillors and two senior engineers from the council’s engineering department had came together to discuss the solutions for flash floods at several locations in the city. During the meeting, it was noted that Miri
MIRI: The statement by the Chief Minister, Datuk Patinggi Dr Abang Johari TunOpeng that there will an end to the lobbying for projects and that all contracts will be awarded via open tenders is definitely a positive step towards more integrity and transparency in the Sarawak government, says vice-president of
MIRI: A 38-year-old unemployed man has been arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking here on Thursday. The suspect from Kuching was detained during a 10am raid conducted by Miri Narcotic Criminal Investigation Department at a budget hotel in Centre Point Commercial Centre, Jalan Melayu. Prior to the arrest, the suspect
Bomba’s swift action thwarts further damage to area MIRI: Swift response from Miri Fire Station (Bomba) on Tuesday night managed to contain a fire caused by leaking underground gas pipe from doing bigger damage. A team of seven firemen from Bomba Miri with one fire engine were immediately despatched to
MIRI: A football clinic with former Sarawak player, the legendary Jalil Ramli as the facilitator on Saturday, has received an overwhelming response from schools within Niah and surrounding areas. Held at SK Kita, Niah, the programme was part of Sarawak Football Club’s grassroots development initiative to give early exposure to
