Thursday, 15 January 2026

Author: Margaret Ringgit

Quick-thinking neighbours avert disaster in Senadin fire incident

MIRI: Quick action by vigilant neighbours on Sunday evening (Sept 1) averted what could have been a devastating fire in Senadin here. The incident occurred at Jalan Pulasan when residents spotted flames emerging from a collection of used electrical items in the yard of a nearby house. The neighbours immediately

Firemen flush out monitor lizard

MIRI: A homeowner in Lutong received a shock when discovered a monitor lizard lurking in the toilet bowl. The unexpected visitor prompted the homeowner to call the Lutong Fire Station for help. According to station chief Henry Jugah, the homeowner spotted the reptile at around 2.34pm. The fire team arrived

Man nabbed with RM696 worth of drugs

MIRI: A 29-year-old local man was arrested on Saturday (Aug 31) after police seized approximately 6.33 grams of methamphetamine, worth an estimated RM696.30, from a rented room in Sungai Baong. “The suspect is believed to be involved in drug trafficking activities,” said Miri District Police Chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu

MahsuriShark Gallery makes a splash with beachwear

MIRI: MahsuriShark Gallery is making waves with the debut of its first-ever beachwear collection at the Neon Splash Party, held at Pullman Miri Waterfront Hotel. The vibrant event, which took place on Friday (Aug 30), showcased the gallery’s latest creative venture, blending contemporary art with chic coastal fashion. The exclusive

800 participants join AeroBig Day charity event

MIRI: Nearly 800 participants, including children, braved the rain on Sunday, to take part in the second edition of AeroBig Day Sarawak 2024, held at the City Council field. The event, which kicked off at 6.45 am, aimed to raise funds for the Persatuan Kebajikan Bantuan Komuniti Terpinggir Sarawak. The

Curtin team wins gold for groundbreaking project

MIRI: A team of academics from Curtin University Malaysia clinched the coveted Gold Award at the recently concluded Third International Competition on Sustainable Education 2024 (SUSED 2024). The award-winning team, comprising Tan Inn Shi, Henry Foo,  Bridgid Chin, Stephanie Chan, and their colleagues, was recognised for their groundbreaking project. The

MP holds townhall to increase understanding on e-invoicing

MIRI: Miri MP Chiew Choon Man held a townhall event at Pei Min Miri Secondary School here Sunday to drum up enthusiasm and understanding on the government’s e-invoicing initiative.   The event, titled “Mastering E-Invoicing: Taxation Strategies for Small Enterprises,” drew a diverse crowd of entrepreneurs, associations, and the public eager

Baram village set for development projects worth RM70m

MIRI: Kampung Long Bemang in Baram is set for a significant influx of development with several projects worth up to RM70 million on the cards. Telang Usan assemblyman Datuk Dennis Ngau said it is a major milestone for the village, which has long been in need of infrastructural improvements to

Eight escape unharmed in afternoon blaze

MIRI: A quiet Sunday afternoon turned into a terrifying ordeal for a family of eight in Kampung Lereng Bukit, Jalan Pujut, here when a fire engulfed their home, reducing it to ashes. The incident occurred just after 2 pm, but fortunately, all the eight occupants managed to escape unharmed. The Fire

Look out for people in need, MP urges Merdeka convoy

MIRI: Sibuti MP Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni has called on participants of the 2024 Jalur Gemilang Merdeka Expedition to keep an eye out for locals who may be in need of assistance during their journey. The convoy, made up of members from the Myy Maxi Scooter Motorsport Club Miri, made a