Saturday, 17 January 2026

Author: Margaret Ringgit

Sarawak clinches historic women’s rugby silver

MIRI: The Sarawak women’s rugby squad made history at Sukma 2024 by securing their first silver medal since 2018. The team displayed remarkable tenacity and skill throughout the tournament, culminating in a thrilling final against Selangor today (Aug 22). Sarawak’s journey to the final was marked by a hard-fought victory

Swift action saves female athlete from self-harm

MIRI: Swift action by on-duty medical personnel and police officers at the SUKMA silat venue in the Indoor Stadium here on Thursday saved a young female athlete from Johor who attempted to harm herself with a knife. The incident occurred at 5.26 pm when the athlete, who had competed earlier in

Woman found dead, male unconscious in car at commercial centre

MIRI: A woman was found dead, and her male companion unconscious inside a car parked at Jalan Miri Pujut, Pelita Commercial Centre, early this morning. Members of the public who made the discovery around 8 am immediately alerted the police. The victims were found in a vehicle with the engine

RM842,212 worth of fags seized by customs

MIRI: The Sarawak Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) has seized a 20-foot container loaded with 1,091,600 cigarettes of various brands, with an estimated duty and tax value of RM842,212.40 here. The discovery was made on Wednesday, (Aug 14), around 11.30 am, during a routine inspection conducted by a team from

Miri cops tighten security at Miri Indoor Stadium after bottle-throwing incident

MIRI:  Security has been intensified at the Miri Indoor Stadium to prevent any further incidents or unruly behaviour among fans attending the ongoing silat matches, according to Miri police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu. “The police have heightened security measures around and within the stadium to ensure the smooth running

Seven men wanted by police

MIRI: The Miri police headquarters is seeking assistance from members of the public to locate seven men who are currently wanted for questioning. According to its media statement, these individuals are required to aid in the ongoing investigations under Sections 148, 447, and 427 of the Penal Code, pertain to

Cat rescued from water tank in Desa Senadin by Lutong firefighters

MIRI: A team of firefighters from the Lutong fire station swiftly responded to a distress call early today morning (Aug 21), successfully rescuing a cat trapped inside a water tank at a house in Desa Senadin. The incident occurred at around 11:18 am, when the homeowner, who had heard persistent

Terengganu records tourism surge with over 5.2m arivals

KUCHING: Terengganu’s tourism industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, with the state attracting more than 5.2 million visitors by June 2024. According to its Tourism, Culture, Environment, and Climate Change chairman Datuk Razali Idris, the Terengganu government has been instrumental in this achievement, implementing strategic initiatives and securing numerous accolades to

Nurturing athletes for global success

MIRI: Sarawak’s Deputy Premier, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, emphasised yesterday that the Sukma serves as an excellent platform for athletes to develop their skills, make their states proud, and ultimately represent Malaysia on the international stage. Speaking at a press conference during his visit to the Miri SUKMA