Saturday, 17 January 2026

Author: Margaret Ringgit

Python discovered under shoe rack in Miri

MIRI: A 11-foot-long python was found early this morning under a shoe rack at a house in Mile 5, Jalan Pujut, here. The alarming discovery was made by the 45-year-old homeowner, who immediately alerted the Malaysia Civil Defence Force (APM). According to an APM spokesperson, they received a distressed call

Ting rallies Sarawak softball squad ahead of opening game

MIRI: As the Sarawak Sukma 2024 softball games officially commenced today at IKBN Miri, Datuk Sebastian Ting Chew Yew, the assistant chef de mission for karate and softball, offered words of encouragement to the Sarawak men’s softball team. The Sarawak team kicked off their first match at 7.45 am this

Ten victims injured in reactor tank fire at Samalaju Industrial Park

BINTULU: A fire broke out at the bottom reactor tank in Samalaju Industrial Park along Jalan Pesisir Bintulu-Miri, yesterday (Aug 14). The incident left 10 victims injured. All the victims have been transported to Bintulu Hospital for further treatment. According to the Sarawak Fire and Rescue operations centre, a distress

Curtin hosts webinar on digital technologies in construction

MIRI: Over 1,000 people from the construction industry and academia participated in a webinar on Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hosted by Curtin University Malaysia recently. This event, titled ‘Digitalisation and Smart Era: Surveying Disciplines’, was a collaborative effort by the Department of Built Environment at Curtin’s Faculty of Humanities and

Breanna wins recognition as star achiever

MIRI: Breanna Qing Jian Clayton, an 11-year-old student from SKJ(C) Chung Hua Krokop, has earned national recognition as one of the top five National Star Achievers in martial arts and sports. Her remarkable achievements were celebrated during the Kids Got Talent Malaysia ceremony, held recently in Kuala Lumpur. Active in karate

Making the city as viable investment option

MIRI: Invest Sarawak Sdn Bhd is crucial in enhancing investment prospects in Sarawak, with a particular focus on the city, according to local Member of Parliament Chiew Choon Man. During a courtesy call on Invest Sarawak Sdn Bhd last Monday in Kuching, Chiew discussed the immense potential for investment in

Milo signs up as platinum sponsor for Sukma

KUCHING: Household brand Milo has stepped forward to support  the upcoming Sukma XXI Sarawak 2024 as a platinum sponsor. The biennial national event, showcasing young Malaysian athletes, will be held from Aug 17 to 24, featuring 37 sports and 488 events. To generate excitement for Sukma XXI, Milo engaged with

Fast action by staff helps save building from fire

LAWAS:  A potential disaster was averted this afternoon by a quick-thinking staff of a government office here when he acted swiftly upon spotting a fire that had broken out from a fluorescent lamp on the ground floor of the double-storey building. According to the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba),

Johor gear up for tough competition  

MIRI: Johor, the overall champions of the Malaysian Games (SUKMA) 2022, are bracing for fierce competition. The Southern Tigers are determined to maintain their winning streak, despite acknowledging the challenges ahead. Johor Bahru City Council Mayor, cum deputy chef de mission I Datuk Mohd Noorazam Osman expressed confidence in the

Incentives for blood donors

MIRI: The Sarawak State Library is collaborating with Miri Hospital Blood Bank in organising its quarterly blood donation drive on August 17 held at Pustaka Miri foyer from 9 am to 12.30 pm. As part of this initiative, the first 50 donors who successfully contribute blood will receive a 5kg