Friday, 16 January 2026

Author: Margaret Ringgit

Miri Scouts to see office upgraded by next year, assures deputy minister

MIRI: The Miri Scouts’ office in Krokop here will undergo significant upgrades by next year. The assurance was given by Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Labour, Immigration and Project Monitoring) Datuk Gerawat Gala. However, this commitment depends on the Sarawak Scout Foundation chairman Arthur Lee providing a tenancy of

MoH steps up Mpox surveillance

MIRI: Malaysia is maintaining a high level of preparedness as the country closely monitors the potential spread of monkeypox (Mpox), said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni. He said that all entry points into Malaysia have been equipped with thermal scanners to detect potential fever in incoming passengers. “As

Building bridges together with Guangning

MIRI: This city reached a significant milestone in its international relations today with the signing of a Friendship City Agreement between the Miri City Council (MCC) and Guangning County, Zhaoqing City. This event, celebrated as a momentous occasion, coincides with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and China,

Miri and Guangning forge closer ties with Friendship City pact

MIRI: In a significant move to strengthen bilateral ties, Miri City Council (MCC) and Guangning County, Zhaoqing City, signed a Friendship City agreement today, marking a pivotal step towards closer collaboration in various sectors. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Prof Dr Sim Kui Hian hailed the agreement as a momentous occasion,

Showdown of speed stars at Magic Cube event

MIRI: The Sarawak Magic Cube competition, a highly anticipated event celebrating the educational toy known as the ‘Magic Cube’, was successfully held at Bintang Megamall on Sunday. The competition attracted 61 participants from across Sarawak, including Kuching, Engkilili, Kanowit, Sibu, Bintulu, Suai, and Miri, all eager to showcase their cube-solving

KPDN to review diesel fuel policy for Bruneian visitors in Sarawak

MIRI: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) is set to conduct a comprehensive study alongside the Ministry of Finance to address the ongoing fuel supply concerns affecting Bruneian visitors in Sarawak, particularly in Miri. This move follows a recent viral incident on social media, where a

Police seize RM3.36-mln worth of drugs

MIRI: In a significant operation led by the state narcotics police, four individuals, including a woman, were apprehended in two raids carried out in Permyjaya here on Saturday. The raids resulted in the confiscation of 105.02kg of syabu valued at RM3.36 million. During a press conference on Monday (Aug 26),

Purrfect rescue mission for feline friend

MIRI: A stray cat found itself in a precarious situation on Sunday evening when it became stranded a top a 15-metre-high tree near the E-Mart shopping mall in Tudan. Concerned passersby alerted the authorities to the cat’s plight. A team of firefighters from the Lutong Fire Station responded promptly. The

50 orphans treated to a memorable circus outing

MIRI: Fifty orphans from the Hamidah Yakup Miri Welfare Complex were treated to an unforgettable day at the Great British Circus here on Sunday. It was a collaborative effort by Persatuan Kebajikan Prihatin Miri and Kita Jaga Miri. Fitrina Raji, Vice President of the Persatuan Kebajikan Prihatin Miri highlighted the