Wednesday, 16 July 2025

Author: Margaret Ringgit

Bowling association receives RM150,000 boost

MIRI: The Amateur Tenpin Bowling Association of Sarawak (ABAS) received a substantial boost to its sporting activities after being awarded a RM150,000 grant from the Youth and Sports Ministry. The grant was officially presented on Sunday during the Sarawak International Skills Challenge (SISC) 2025, held at Megalanes East in Bintang

Dayang Nurfaizah, Hael Husaini dazzle in electrifying duet at MeleTOP TVS Concert

MIRI: Sarawak’s very own vocal powerhouse, Dayang Nurfaizah, was the undisputed star of the ‘MeleTOP TVS Concert’ on Saturday, held at the indoor stadium here. She not only delivered a breathtaking performance but was also honoured with the ‘Anugerah Khas Borneo’ in recognition of her contributions to the Malaysian music

Multiracial Unity Carnival kicks off 20th Miri City anniversary

MIRI: A nine-day celebration was officially launched on Saturday night at Miri City Fan to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Miri’s elevation to city status. The opening ceremony of the Multiracial Unity Carnival was officiated by Miri Mayor, Adam Yii Siew Sang. The event, organised by the Miri City Council

Cultural pageants key to preserving Dayak heritage

MIRI: Pageants steeped in tradition such as the Kumang, Dayung Sangong, Keligit, Keling and Belawan, are more than just displays of elegance, given their importance to preserving the Dayak people’s rich cultural identity. Chief adviser of the Dayak Association Miri (DAM), Dato Dr Nuing Jeluing, stressed this during the 19th

Curtin Malaysia partners Margulan University in sustainable technology

MIRI: Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pavlodar Pedagogical University Named After Alkey Margulan (Margulan University) in Kazakhstan, marking a significant step in strengthening global academic ties and fostering innovation in sustainable technology. The MoU, signed at Curtin Malaysia’s Miri campus, establishes a

Orang Ulu community to lead State-level Gawai celebrations

MIRI: The Orang Ulu community is set to take centre stage as host of this year’s State-level Gawai Dayak celebrations, with a vibrant series of events scheduled across Sarawak from May to the end of June 2025. A colourful celebration of Sarawak’s Dayak culture and heritage, Gawai Dayak marks the end

MRP grants channelled towards welfare of senior citizens

MIRI: A total of RM75,838 in Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants was disbursed to eight various organisations in a ceremony officiated by Deputy Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Rosey Yunus, who is also the Bekenu assemblywoman. Held in Bekenu, the ceremony highlighted the government’s continuing commitment

Malaysia Airlines launches major global fare sale

KUALA LUMPUR:  Malaysia Airlines has unveiled a major global fare sale under its latest campaign, ‘Time for memorable journeys’, offering heavily discounted fares across its domestic and international network. The promotion runs until May 20 this year with travel valid through to March 31, 2026. The campaign marks the latest

Welfare recipients benefit from Gawai aid as social support reaches RM98.8 mil

MIRI: Over 55,000 welfare recipients across Sarawak have benefited from financial assistance totalling nearly RM99 million in the first four months of 2025, with a significant portion of the aid aimed at easing the festive burden for those celebrating Gawai Dayak. From January to April, the Sarawak Social Welfare Department