MIRI: The Miri City Council (MCC) has been awarded the Silver prize in the Human Centricity category at the Seoul Smart City Prize 2024, a prestigious event recognising cities globally for advancements in smart and inclusive urban development. The award ceremony took place in Seoul, recently, with Miri’s deputy mayor
MIRI: Vehicle owners with substantial outstanding parking compounds will now be registered with the Credit Tip Off Service (CTOS) system.Miri City Council (MCC) Mayor Adam Yii Siew Sang said this action targets individuals who have accumulated significant unpaid parking fines.“Our aim is to hold them accountable and encourage timely payment,”
MIRI: The state government will spend RM1.1 billion to replace and upgrade the aging water pipeline system across the state next year. Utility and Telecommunication Minister Dato Sri Julaihi Narawi said the pipeline network, which spans 2,740 kilometres throughout Sarawak, has become increasingly vulnerable due to its age, thus impacting
MIRI: The Sarawak government’s plans to form a new single water supply entity is aimed at streamlining water management and boost service efficiency across the state. Currently, water services in Sarawak are managed by four separate entities: Kuching Water Board (KWB), Sibu Water Board (SWB), LAKU Management Sdn. Bhd. (LAKU),
BINTULU: The body of a young man who reportedly fell into the Sungai Ngigu on Saturday night was recovered by search and rescue (SAR) teams on Monday morning.The victim, identified as 21-year-old IIron Dennis, was found at approximately 9.59 am, around 300 metres from where he was initially reported to
MIRI: In a show of community care and support, the Hua Kwong Buddhist Temple here distributed 2,436 packages of rice, each weighing 10 kilogrammes, to local residents in need on Sunday morning. The distribution event, now in its second year, aimed to provide essential aid to struggling families and individuals
KUCHING: Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development II (Talent Development) Datuk Francis Harden Hollis has approved key allocations under the 2025 Minor Rural Project (MRP) and Rural Transformation Project (RTP) initiatives. These funds are directed towards local community enhancement in the Batu Lintang, benefiting both the Village Security
MIRI: The Yakin Madani Futsal League 2024 launched with an exciting opening ceremony at the Miri Indoor Stadium, here last night (Oct 26). The tournament, offering a prize pool of RM10,000, has drawn eight teams from across the region to compete in the thrilling competition. The event was officially opened
MIRI: A total of 13 individuals, including 11 locals and two foreign nationals, were arrested for suspected drug-related activities here on Friday (Oct 25). Miri District Police Chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the operation was led by a team from the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division of the Miri District
MIRI: In a move aimed at bolstering technological resources within the healthcare sector, local Member of Parliament Chiew Choon Man donated 20 laptops to the hospital here. He said this contribution was part of an ongoing initiative to enhance the efficiency and speed of healthcare services in the region. “These
