Thursday, 15 January 2026

Author: Margaret Ringgit

MP urges urgent action plan, reforms

MIRI: The local Member of Parliament (MP) Chiew Choon Man has expressed apprehension regarding the persisting issues troubling Malaysia Airlines. He has urged for prompt and resolute actions to tackle a series of operational setbacks, encompassing flight delays, turnbacks, technical glitches, and widespread flight cancellations. In a statement released today,

Curtin programme empowers schools and communities

MIRI: Curtin University Malaysia’s (Curtin Malaysia) ‘Healthy Schools, Safe Futures’ programme has been hailed as an initiative to empower schools and communities. The year-long series of events, led by the Department of Health Sciences at Curtin Malaysia’s Faculty of Humanities and Health Sciences, underscores the university’s commitment to enhancing health,

RM18 million approved for Kampung Kuala Sibuti fishing jetty

MIRI: The fishing village of Kampung Kuala Sibuti is set to see a significant transformation with the Sarawak government’s approval of an RM18 million project to build a fishing jetty. The development is expected to serve as a vital socioeconomic catalyst for the community, which relies heavily on the sea

Miri students get invite to join short video competition

MIRI: Pustaka Miri is calling on all secondary school students, particularly those in the city, to participate in the 2024 Short Video Competition in celebration of Independence Day and Malaysia Day. Carrying the theme ‘Malaysia Madani: Jiwa Merdeka,’ the competition aims to inspire young Malaysians to embrace the spirit of

Uniting for Sustainable Development

MIRI: The Globesync Community Research and Sustainability Conference (GlobeCoReS 2024) commenced today at Curtin University Sarawak, inaugurating a two-day event devoted to nurturing partnerships and propelling sustainable development. Throughout the conference, several Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) will be signed between various universities and industries, emphasizing the significance of collaboration in

Sarawak’s responses proactively to ageing

MIRI: Sarawak is taking proactive steps to address the challenges of an ageing population with a comprehensive and intensive research study set to take place this year, covering both urban and rural areas,” says Sarawak Women, Early Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. She mentioned that

Snake rescue unfolds in Kampung Wireless

MIRI: In the heart of Kampung Wireless, the quiet afternoon was shattered by an unexpected visitor — a majestic snake entwined within a humble fishing net, weaving a tale of surprise and rescue today. The unfolding drama commenced with a keen-eyed 64-year-old villager, whose watchful gaze caught the serpent’s plight

SUPP mobilises support for Tamu Morsjaya fire victims

MIRI: The Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) branches in Senadin and Riam have swiftly extended assistance to the victims of a fire that ravaged Tamu Morsjaya Baru in the early hours of Monday (Sept 2). The fire, which broke out around 3.45am, caused extensive damage to the market, destroying eight

Agriculture census to strengthen Sarawak’s food security, says DOSM chief

MIRI: As Malaysia advances its efforts to secure food stability, the 2024 Agriculture Census is set to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the agricultural sector. This was highlighted by census commissioner and chief statistician of the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM), Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir