Thursday, 15 January 2026

Author: Margaret Ringgit

Ripin urges community leaders to uphold integrity

MIRI: Community leaders and village chiefs (KMKK) must exemplify integrity and serve as role models for their communities. Speaking at the Integrity Roadshow for the Lambir constituency here on Wednesday, Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Dr Ripin Lamat stressed the importance of KMKK in monitoring development

Arrest made in Sepupok Niah murder

MIRI: A suspect has been nabbed in connection with a brutal murder that went down in Sepupok Niah, showing up two months post the horrific event. The Miri District Police Chief, ACP Alexson Naga Chabu, verified this arrest happened on September 10 (Tuesday) by a squad from the Miri Criminal

Family left homeless after fire destroys residence in Tudan Desaras

MIRI: A family of four was left homeless after their wooden house in Tudan Desaras Block 6 here was destroyed in a fire early today (Sept 10). The incident occurred while the family was away. The Lutong Fire and Rescue Department, led by station chief Henry Jugah, responded swiftly to

Ting backs new public swimming pool for Miri

MIRI: Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts I (Tourism), Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew has voiced his support for the construction of a new public swimming pool in Miri, citing the city’s growing population and increased demand for swimming facilities. Speaking to the media during a site

Rider injured after rear-ending a vehicle

MIRI: A 24-year-old food delivery rider sustained a knee injury after being involved in an accident along Jalan Tudan on Tuesday morning (September 10). The incident occurred around 8:56 am when the rider’s motorcycle, heading towards Tudan from Senadin, collided with the rear of a four-wheel-drive vehicle moving in the

Curtin Malaysia wins big in Canada

MIRI: Ir Ts Dr Tan Inn Shi, an Associate Professor at Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia), and her team recently achieved remarkable success at the prestigious 9th International Invention Innovation Competition (iCAN 2024) in Canada. The team not only secured a Gold Medal but also received two highly esteemed awards:

Indonesia dominates the ASEAN veteran basketball tourney

MIRI: Indonesia’s basketball teams dominated the 33rd ASEAN Veteran Basketball Tournament 2024.The tournament, which ended on September 9, brought together veteran teams from seven countries — Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Myanmar, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia. The five-day event, which kicked off on September 5, saw teams competing across four categories:

Couple loses over RM120,000 in financial fraud

MIRI: A couple here has fallen victim to a credit card scam, resulting in the unauthorised transfer of more than RM120,000 from their accounts. The funds were reportedly used to top up an unknown individual’s Touch ‘n Go account. The retiree, 68, and his insurance agent wife, 67, first became

Miri Port embarks on delta dredging project

MIRI: Miri Port Authority (MPA) has embarked on the highly anticipated Batang Baram Delta dredging project. Described as a significant milestone, the 33-month project is expected to be completed by early 2027. Speaking at its customer and Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) open day on Monday, MPA chairman Dato Palu

A life of service, sacrifice and resilience

IN a quiet village in Sarawak, an 81-year-old war hero reminisces about a life of valour, sacrifice and service to his country. Corporal (rtd) Ringgit Injing, once a fierce young soldier of the 1st Battalion Malaysia Ranger, is now a gentle elder, enjoying the peaceful simplicity of retirement. But his