MIRI: The newly opened Sarawak Unity Bridge has entered the Malaysia Book of Records for its unique engraving of ‘How are You?’ greetings in 71 languages and dialects on it, showcasing the rich diversity of the state. Known locally as Titian Perpaduan Sarawak, the bridge, located in Taman Bulatan Piasau,
MIRI: The Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB), in collaboration with the residents of Kuala Suai village, has completed a 400-metre pipeline extension across the Suai River, seen as significant step towards improving access to clean water supply. The project, managed by JBALB’s Miri office as part of its Corporate
MIRI: Malaysia is grappling with a concerning surge in road accident fatalities, with an average of 6,000 lives lost annually — translating to approximately 19 to 20 deaths per day. This data, released by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS), was highlighted by Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi
MIRI: The Miri City Health Clinic Advisory Panel will host a health camp under the theme “Health for All, All for Health” aiming to promote wellness and health literacy among the community. The event will take place on November 2 at E-Mart Riam foyer located on the ground floor, starting
MIRI: A two-day Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) community skills empowerment initiative was carried out in Sungai Asap. The Oct 25-26 programme was a joint effort by the Ministry of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development and Sarawak Skills Miri branch. A total of 136 participants from villages around
MIRI: After nearly a decade-long absence, the Miri Traffic Games, now rebranded as the Sarawak Traffic Games, is making a comeback. Organised by the Ministry of Transport Sarawak the event aims to promote road safety awareness among Sarawak’s youth. The last Traffic Games event was held in 2015, and this
MIRI: As Sarawak’s infrastructure undergoes significant upgrades under the Gabungan Parti Sarawak’s (GPS) leadership, debates over the impact of these developments on wealth distribution have intensified. While local leaders credit strategic investments for driving the state’s recent economic growth, opposition voices, notably from the Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak, argues
MIRI: Curtin University Malaysia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology (GRIET), one of Hyderabad’s premier engineering institutions. This collaboration is set to open doors to joint research, student exchange and innovative academic initiatives between the two institutions. The signing ceremony brought
MIRI: Miri will host the first-ever state-level pickleball tournament from Nov 22 to 24, bringing together hundreds of players, including international participants. Miri, known as the birthplace of pickleball in Malaysia, was chosen as the venue to celebrate its pioneering role in introducing the sport locally. Deputy Minister for Tourism,
BINTULU: Three vehicles were damaged this morning after a large tree fell in the parking lot of Wisma Persekutuan, Bintulu. The incident, which occurred around 10.30 am, prompted an immediate response from the Bintulu Fire and Rescue Station. Upon receiving an emergency call, firefighters swiftly arrived on the scene to
