MIRI: A vehicle veered off the road near the Nanas traffic light on Jalan Vista this morning (Nov 9), trapping one person inside. Two other occupants escaped the vehicle unharmed. Emergency responders from the Lopeng Fire and Rescue Department were called to the scene at approximately 6.30 am. They worked
MIRI: Authorities have resumed their search on Saturday for a 39-year-old local man, Budi Budin, who was reported missing after failing to return home since November 2. Budi, who was scheduled to report to the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) office here on November 5, has not been seen since he
MIRI: Urgent action is needed from all sectors to stem the growing prevalence of diabetes in Malaysia. Diabetes Malaysia Miri branch vice president Jong Koi Chong stressed this need at a press conference to announce Miri’s World Diabetes Day Awareness and Wellness Expo 2024. Citing the 2022 National Health and
MIRI: Women in Kampung Bidayuh, Ulu Sungei Dalam, gained vital access to health screenings and education at a recent outreach programme led by Curtin University Malaysia. Held in partnership with the Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) Miri branch, the event sought to empower the community with resources and knowledge to
MIRI: A total of 180 students from 16 secondary schools participated in the Discover Petronas @ Schools (DPS TVET) programme here. This initiative, designed to encourage technical and vocational education (TVET), aligns with Sarawak’s ambitious goals of industrial growth and a skilled workforce, according to Minister of Education, Innovation and
MIRI: A fire broke out at the Kuala Baram dockyard today (Nov 5), severely damaging a ship under construction. The Sarawak Fire Operations Centre received a distress call at approximately 3.18 pm. Firefighters from the Lutong Fire and Rescue Station, aided by the Lopeng Fire Brigade, responded swiftly to the
MIRI: A fire at the remote settlement of Ba’ Abang in Long Sepatai, Baram which swept through a 12-door longhouse on Sunday (Nov 3) has left 54 people homeless. According to Sarawak’s Fire and Rescue Department, the blaze erupted around 4 pm when almost all of the residents attended a
MIRI: A post-mortem is set to be conducted on the body of a 13-year-old girl, a China national, who perished in a house fire early Tuesday (Nov 5) on Grand Park Road. Miri police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu confirmed the procedure, which is aimed at determining the cause of
MIRI: A fire claimed the life of a young girl at Jalan Grand Park 3A/3, here in the early hours of this morning. Firefighters from the Lopeg Fire and Rescue Station were dispatched to the scene shortly after receiving an emergency call at 3.06 am. The blaze involved two one-story
MIRI: A longhouse in the remote area of Ulu Baram, known as Rumah Ba Abang Long Sepatai, was destroyed in a fire, Sunday night (Nov 3). The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) reported difficulties in verifying details of the incident due to the remote location and limited communication channels. Marudi
