KUCHING: The Batu Lintang firefighters rushed to Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) today (Tuesday) after a smoke was detected coming from the Bearing Air Handling Unit (AHU) on the 2nd floor of the hospital’s specialist clinic at its physiotherapy unit. According to Batu Lintang Fire and Rescue Department, it received an
MIRI: The Borneo Pipelines Conference (BPC) 2024 is set to ignite innovation, collaboration, and the establishment of new standards in the pipeline industry, according to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Abang Johari expressed his optimism regarding the potential impact of the Borneo Pipelines Conference (BPC) 2024
KUCHING: The First Malaysian Infantry Division (1 Division), foiled a smuggling attempt near the Postal Sector Gabma Biawak during Operation Awas/Keris Parang on Sept 30. The incident took place approximately 200m from the Malaysia-Indonesia border, in an area known for illegal crossings. Around 6 pm, a joint patrol involving Malaysian
MIRI: Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) has taken a significant stride in promoting financial literacy and innovation by hosting the inaugural National-Level Financial Instruments Trading Competition. This event brought together some of the brightest young minds from higher education institutions across Malaysia and Brunei. The competition not only tested students’
MIRI: A search and rescue (SAR) operation has been launched to locate a 40-year-old man from Kampung Long Laput, identified as Michael Asun Atang, who went missing after a hunting trip in the jungle. Michael was reported missing by his family on Sept 29 after he failed to return home
MIRI: The body of a 70-year-old man, reported missing five days ago, was discovered near a vehicle in Kampung Beraya Batu 1, Miri, on Sunday evening (Sept 29). Miri District Police Chief, ACP Alexson Naga Chabu, said police received a call from the public around 5:05 pm regarding the grim
MIRI: A 12.5-foot-long crocodile was successfully captured on Thursday (Sept 26), following a fatal attack in the area. The crocodile, identified as a Crocodylus porosus, was caught during a joint operation by the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) and the police. The operation, which began on Wednesday (Sept 25), involved the
MIRI: Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) and Samling Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a wide-ranging partnership that bridges academic and industry expertise, focused on advancing sustainability and supporting Sarawak’s long-term developmental goals. The agreement encompasses joint research, consultancy services, product development, student development initiatives, internships,
MIRI: Young Pipeline Professionals (YPP) Malaysia and Persatuan Pakar Saluran Paip (PPSP) have been actively engaging with key stakeholders in preparation for the inaugural Borneo Pipeline Conference (BPC) 2024. The conference to be held here from Oct 1-3 will see the involvement of more than 200 speakers, delegates and visitors
MIRI: A joint operation by the Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication (MUT) and Sarawak Energy’s Syarikat SESCO Berhad (SESCO) has seen the destruction of 239 mining machines valued at over RM478,000. The disposal, conducted at SESCO’s Miri Regional Office in early September, utilised an 8-ton steamroller to ensure the machines
