Saturday, 17 January 2026

Author: Margaret Ringgit

Carnival kicks off with 58 stalls, 6 sporting events

MIRI: The much-anticipated 2024 SUKMA Carnival officially kicked off today, offering a vibrant array of 58 stalls featuring food, beverages, and merchandise. The carnival carnival will be held until August 24 in conjunction with the SUKMA XXI games, which has seen Miri as one of the nine divisions in Sarawak

Curtin Malaysia Careers Fair 2024 unveiled

MIRI: Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) is gearing up to host its highly anticipated annual Curtin Malaysia Careers Fair from September 13 to 14, at its Recreation & Event Centre. With an anticipated 60 top organizations and employers from diverse industries, this year’s event promises to be a game-changer for

Sarawak reaps tourism benefit from SUKMA

MIRI: Sarawak’s tourism sector is receiving a significant boost from hosting SUKMA 2024 said Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts I (Tourism) Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew. He said the tournament involved around 12,000 athletes from various states, along with coaches, family members, and other supporters. “We

Use SUKMA to elevate silat skills says deputy minister

MIRI: Silat athletes competing in SUKMA 2024 are told to use the competition as a stepping stone towards higher success at the regional and international levels. Deputy Minister for Youth, Sport, and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Dr Ripin Lamat said SUKMA provides a platform to sharpen their skills and prepare for

MOTS officers deployed to facilitate athletes’ transportation: Minister

MIRI: Officers from the Ministry of Transport Sarawak (MOTS) have been stationed in every division across Sarawak to ensure the smooth running of the Malaysia Games 2024 (SUKMA) said State Transport Minister Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin. Speaking during a brief visit to the Miri Indoor Stadium on Sunday (Aug

Lee proposes additional booths to ease ICQS congestion

MIRI: Sarawak’s Minister of Transport, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, has proposed adding booths for Brunei-registered vehicles near the Asean Bridge toll at the Sungai Tujoh Immigration, Customs, Quarantine, and Security (ICQS) Complex. The suggestion aims to alleviate traffic congestion often experienced at the border checkpoint, especially during peak times.

New, full facilities recreational park ready by Sept 30

MIRI: A new recreational park is being developed at Friendship Garden Street 1 here, with the project expected to be completed by September 30, 2024. The construction, which began on July 1, was part of a community initiative to enhance local public facilities. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture,

Curtin lecturers inspire young minds at orphanage

MIRI: A dedicated team of lecturers from Curtin University Malaysia spent time mentoring and tutoring orphaned children here for free over three months from March. This outreach initiative at the Methodist Children’s Home, involved lecturers from its Faculty of Engineering and Science. Led by Dr. Lynn Ling Yew Hua, Dr

SEB: RM174m project to beef-up power supply

KUCHING: A RM174 million infrastructure upgrading project has been approved to address electricity supply challenges in the Sebuyau, Asajaya, Sadong Jaya, Simunjan and Gedong areas. In a statement on Saturday, Sarawak Energy Berhad said the project was approved recently by the Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication. It said a key

Athletes’ health, well top priority

MIRI: Deputy Minister of Health, Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni, has assured that the health and well-being of SUKMA athletes will be a top priority for the Sarawak organiser. Lukanisman stated that the Health Task Force was fully prepared to support the athletes, ensuring that any sport-related injuries would be given