MIRI: A 50-year-old retiree here has fallen victim to a sophisticated scam involving a non-existent investment platform, resulting in losses amounting to RM586,450. The victim was lured into the fraudulent scheme after receiving a WhatsApp message from an unknown sender, purporting to represent an entity known as the EVR Investment
MIRI: The quiet communities of Lambir and Bekenu in northern Sarawak may soon find themselves at the heart of a tourism transformation as the state government gears up to welcome a surge of visitors drawn by its natural and cultural heritage. Authorities have signalled that the areas surrounding Gua Niah,
MIRI: The Sarawak government is urging local entrepreneurs to tap into an annual RM10 million facilitation fund aimed at strengthening the state’s creative industry, with a particular focus on traditional crafts and cultural tourism. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Deputy Minister, Datuk Snowdan Lawan, disclosed this at a dinner
MIRI: A joint celebration of Aidilfitri and pre-Gawai, organised by various government departments and agencies at Wisma Pelita Tunku, showcased the ongoing harmony and solidarity in Sarawak, according to Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin. During his address to inaugurate the event, he expressed that the gathering held profound
MIRI: Police here have arrested two suspects and confiscated a large quantity of illicit substances in separate operations. The raids were conducted by the Narcotics Crime Investigation Division (BSJND) and the Narcotics Crime Investigation Department from the Sarawak Contingent Headquarters. At a press conference on Wednesday (April 30), Miri police
MIRI: A total of 31 events have been lined up for this year’s Miri Mayfest, which will be held throughout the month of May in celebration of Miri City’s 20th anniversary. Mayor Adam Yii made the announcement today during the official launch of Mayfest 2025, describing it as a particularly meaningful
MIRI: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas has expressed satisfaction with the ongoing progress of the Kuala Baram Delta Miri Access Channel Dredging and Deepening Project, describing it as a promising development for the state’s infrastructure and economy. Speaking after a site visit on Tuesday (April 29), Uggah, who
MIRI: The Sarawak government has pledged to enforce tighter monitoring mechanisms on all development projects across the state to eliminate delays and prevent future “sick projects”. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, who also serves as Second Minister for Finance and New Economy as well as Minister for Infrastructure
MIRI: Officers from the Sarawak Customs Department have seized a total of 4,080 grams of methamphetamine, valued at RM130,560 in two separate operations here. According to Sarawak Customs director Norizan Yahya, the first seizure took place on March 24 at around 9.30 am, when a team from the Narcotics Unit,
MIRI: Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has proposed a gastronomy festival in the Lambir constituency, aimed at preserving traditional culinary heritage while boosting tourism in the region. Speaking at the Hari Raya gathering at Kamlung Beraya Batu 1 on Monday (Apr
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