Thursday, 15 January 2026

Author: Margaret Ringgit

Driver killed in two-vehicle crash

MIRI: A 68-year-old man lost his life in a fatal two-vehicle crash on Jalan Pan Borneo at Km898 on Saturday afternoon. Miri District police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu confirmed that the incident occurred at 2.30 pm and involved a Perodua Viva vehicle driven by the deceased and a Toyota

51 rounded up in immigration operation

MIRI: A total of 51 individuals were arrested in a large-scale immigration operation conducted across five locations in the city. The two-day sweep, led by the Miri Immigration Enforcement Unit from the Sarawak Immigration Department, began on Friday morning (Sept 6) and concluded on Saturday (Sept 7), with 127 individuals

Investigation launched into food poisoning incident at MRSM Perak

MIRI: The Ministry of Health (MOH) is launching a full investigation into a food poisoning incident at the Mara Junior Science College (MRSM) in Perak, which affected 31 students, some of whom required hospitalisation. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said swift action would be taken against those responsible

MOH strengthens efforts to reduce sugar consumption among Malaysians

MIRI: The Ministry of Health (MOH) is stepping up initiatives aimed at reducing sugar consumption among Malaysians, in a bid to improve public health and combat non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni revealed that the ministry is working on measures to help the public make informed

NHMS 2024 to focus on nation’s nutrition status

MIRI: The National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2024 is underway, with a focus on assessing the nutritional status of Malaysians. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said the survey, conducted by the Institute for Public Health, under the Ministry of Health (MOH), aims to gather data on health

Young entrepreneurs urged to seize growth opportunities

MIRI: Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Dr Ripin Lamat has called on young entrepreneurs in Sarawak to take advantage of available opportunities to grow and expand their businesses. He stressed that in order to succeed, entrepreneurs must also develop financial literacy skills, which remain a key

Veteran basketball player dies after collapsing

MIRI: A veteran male basketball player from Labuan tragically passed away after collapsing on the sidewalk in front of Icon Cafe, Jalan Pelita 4, Pelita Commercial Centre, on Friday afternoon. The man, who was in his 50s, was here to participate in the 33rd Veteran ASEAN Basketball Tournament, which runs

Long awaited traffic lights installation receives a green light

MIRI: The Taman Tunku-Lusut Traffic Light Project has been approved according to Deputy Health Minister and Sibuti Member of Parliament, Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni. In a recent Facebook post, Lukanisman announced that the project, which aimed at improving the traffic flow in the area, was given approval by the Ministry

Touching children’s heart with love and joy

MIRI: The festive spirit came alive at the Methodist Children’s Home here, where the local Youth Care Team organised a heartwarming Lantern Festival charity event called “Share Love.” The celebration, filled with dinner, games, and lanterns, brightened the lives of the children and brought deeper meaning to the upcoming Lantern

Swift action saves home from fire

MIRI: A potential disaster was narrowly averted on Tuesday evening (September 3) when a small fire broke out in a home in Bandar Baru Permyjaya. The incident, which occurred around 6:46 pm, involved a circuit board (switch box) located in one of the rooms. A team of firefighters from the