Saturday, 27 December 2025

Author: Margaret Ringgit

Minister pushes for Miri Hospital’s upgrade to regional status

MIRI: Minister for Transport Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin is hoping that the Miri Hospital will be upgraded to a regional hospital. Speaking at the opening of the Medan Hospital Miri block, Lee announced plans to propose the development of a multi-storey car park at the hospital to the Ministry

Medan Miri Hospital a step towards improved healthcare services in Sarawak

MIRI: The state government’s commitment towards enhanced healthcare facilities and services was exemplified today with the official opening of the Medan Miri Hospital block. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas commended the initiative by the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), calling it a well-timed and vital decision to meet the

Fewer babies abandoned but stigma remains

MIRI: Fewer babies are being abandoned in Sarawak, according to Women, Children, and Community Development Minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. In acknowledging a welcome decline in abandoned baby cases she, however, conceded that it was still challenging for pregnant teenagers, particularly those still in school. “While cases still exist, we

Telang Usan rep encourages emulating local homestay success to boost tourism

MIRI: Datuk Dennis Ngau has called on locals to emulate the entrepreneurial success of the Paong Campsite and Homestay, which has become a model for generating income through tourism.  Located approximately three and a half hours from Miri City by road, the campsite has gained attention for its unique approach

Explosion at Kuala Baram factory leaves four injured

MIRI: Four individuals sustained injuries, including two who suffered serious burns, in an explosion at a factory in Kuala Baram on Monday morning. The incident, believed to have occurred at approximately 10.40 am, involved a stove used to heat sawdust for generating heat. Preliminary investigations suggest the explosion was triggered

Upbeat about youth empowerment through skills programme

MIRI: Local Member of Parliament Chiew Choon Man has expressed strong optimism about the potential of skill-based programmes like the Skills for Life Partner Programme: Canva Foundation Course to enhance the capabilities of local youth and communities. Speaking at the event hosted by Miri Community College in partnership with the

Centre helps senior citizens with health benefit applications

MIRI: The Senadin Constituency Centre’s “Mobile Service2U” programme, spearheaded by Senadin assemblyman, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, held its weekly meet-the-people session at the UNIQUE Food Court on Sunday morning. The initiative, supported by a dedicated team from SUPP Senadin, focused on addressing community concerns and assisting residents with public

Sabah expected to benefit from RM2b Petros initiative

MIRI: A RM2 billion project entrusted to Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros) is expected to supply electricity to Sabah under a cross-border energy agreement. This is in addition to supplying power across the northern regions of Sarawak, including Miri, Limbang, and Lawas. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg

Immigration raids in Miri lead to 32 arrests

MIRI: A coordinated operation by the Immigration Enforcement Division (BPI) Kuching and the Sarawak Security and Enforcement Unit resulted in raids across three locations in this city on Nov 27. The joint effort, codenamed Ops Gegar, commenced in the early hours of Thursday morning (Nov 28) and concluded by late