Friday, 8 August 2025

Author: Margaret Ringgit

International robotics tournament set to inspire young innovators in Miri

MIRI: The 2025 Borneo International Robotics Tournament will showcase the brilliance of young minds as it opens its doors at the Grand Ballroom of Meritz Hotel Miri from May 7 to 10. Organised by SMK Chung Hua (CF) Miri and the Sarawak Ministry of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development along

Sarawak govt backs IEM’s push for sustainable energy solutions

MIRI: The Sarawak government has reaffirmed its commitment to a sustainable energy future, highlighting the crucial role of engineers in achieving national energy transition goals. This strong endorsement came from Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni, during the virtual launch of the Institution of

Special committee to coordinate RDA projects

MIRI: A special committee has been established to coordinate and monitor the progress of Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) in Sarawak. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi, disclosed this following a visit to the Highland Development Agency (HDA) office here on Tuesday. The committee, chaired by

Bintulu seeks to bridge gap between academia and industry with educational visit

BINTULU: SOP Edible Oils hosted an academic industrial visitation for students from the Faculty of Resource Science and Technology UNIMAS as part of efforts to foster talent development and strengthen ties between academia and industry, The event saw the enthusiastic participation of over 60 students, accompanied by Associate Professor Dr

Malaysian maritime agency thwarts illegal tugboat operation

MIRI: A tugboat and barge operating illegally in Malaysian waters were intercepted yesterday by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA). The vessels were detained 3.2 nautical miles southwest of Kuala Baram during a joint operation codenamed Op PERMAI 01/2019 and Op TIRIS 3.0 around 12.30pm on Monday. According to Maritime

More new hospitals in Sarawak by 2026: Deputy Health Minister

MIRI: Sarawak is set to embark on a major expansion of its public healthcare and education systems, including the construction of new hospitals and the introduction of free tertiary education by 2026. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni, speaking at a Hari Raya gathering hosted by the Miri Melanau

Hundreds join SOPMA Baton Run to support deaf athletes

MIRI: More than 300 runners of diverse backgrounds gathered at Marina Park here today for the SOPMA Baton Run 2025, a charity event aimed at raising awareness and funds for Malaysia’s deaf sports community. The run, organised by the Sarawak Deaf Sports Association, was held in anticipation of next year’s

Blood donors step up during Miri’s 20th City Day drive

MIRI: A total of 57 individuals successfully donated blood during the 20th Miri City Day Blood Donation Campaign held today (May 3), as part of the city’s anniversary celebrations. Out of 79 people who registered, the donors completed the process during the event, which was supported by Miri City Council

Tanker detained off Miri coast over shipping violation

MIRI: Malaysian maritime authorities have detained a tanker and its four crew members off the coast of Kuala Baram for violating shipping regulations. The vessel was intercepted approximately 1.7 nautical miles northwest of Kuala Baram during a routine patrol operation by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) on yesterday morning

Curtin Malaysia clinches third consecutive Employers’ Choice Award

MIRI: Curtin University Malaysia has once again been named among the nation’s most employable institutions, securing the Employers’ Choice Award 2025 for the third year running. The recognition comes via the National Graduate Employability Index (GE Index), a comprehensive survey led by Talentbank in collaboration with major employers, including PETRONAS,