Sunday, 11 January 2026

Author: Margaret Ringgit

Three-phase recreational park project nears end

MIRI: LED lights are expected to illuminate the Taman Delight 8 area here soon. Nor awaiting the installation of the park’s electricity meter, the LED lights are expected to bring about a brighter and safer environment for residents to enjoy evening walks and outdoor activities. Piasau assemblyman, Datuk Sebastian Ting,

Floodwaters recede in Marudi, clean-up efforts underway

MARUDI: Water levels are finally beginning to recede after days of heavy rain that caused floods in town and surrounding areas. The floods, which started last Saturday, had affected several communities, leaving roads submerged and houses flooded. According to Maureen Sim, head of the Marudi Fire and Rescue Station, a

District educators can do even better

BY Jacqueline David KUCHING: The Padawan District Education Office (PPD Padawan) has been encouraged to set more ambitious targets, particularly in its Expected Target Result (ETR), following its impressive achievements in the SPM results last year. Sarawak Education director Datuk Dr Azhar Ahmad said that for the first time, PPD

MPV plunge leaves four injured

MIRI: Four individuals were injured in a single-vehicle accident on Jalan Miri-Bekenu near the Bekenu River this morning (Oct 13). The incident occurred when a Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) veered off the road and plunged into a ditch.Emergency services responded to the scene after receiving a distress call at 11.38 am.

Code crackers clash in 24-hour Hackathon

MIRI: Aspiring ethical hackers across Malaysia put their skills to the test in a thrilling 24-hour online competition – the Curtin Malaysia Capture The Flag (CTF) Hackathon 2.0. Organised by Curtin University Malaysia’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, in partnership with the Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC), the hackathon

SUPP provides assistance to Taman Ceria fire victims

MIRI: Fifty-one fire victims at Taman Ceria Bandar Baru Permyjaya, received cash and other forms of assistance from the SUPP Senadin Service Centre, following a devastating fire that razed eight houses on Saturday (Oct 12). Senadin assemblyman, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, visited the affected residents to oversee the relief

Top drug buster receives Dato honour

KUCHING: Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) director, Datuk Seri Khaw Kok Chin, has been conferred the Panglima Setia Bakti Sarawak (P.S.B.S.) award, which carries the title “Dato’”. The award was presented to him by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, in conjunction

Higher bills: SEB extends installment lifeline

KUCHING: Sarawak Energy is offering an automatic six-month installment plan to ease the financial burden caused by its one-time bill adjustments. The company extended the offer in response to customer concerns regarding higher-than-expected bills resulting from prolonged estimated readings. These adjustments have to do with the transition from prolonged under-estimated

Miri Car-Free Day promotes urban sustainability

MIRI :  The “Program Semarak Komuniti Miri and Miri City Car-free Day 2024” held here today (Oct 13) has reaffirmed Miri’s commitment to urban sustainability and environmental preservation, aligning with national efforts to create more livable cities. Speaking on behalf of Miri mayor Adam Yii Siew Sang, Cr Jamil Bujang