MIRI: A total of 127 organisations in the Bekenu constituency received Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants yesterday (Aug 12) totalling to RM541,000. The funds were distributed by Deputy Minister of Women and Child Development, Datuk Rosey Yunus during a ceremony held at the Bekenu Community Hall. During the MRP handover
MIRI: All venues here are prepared to host six sporting events for the upcoming 21st Malaysia Games (Sukma), according to Miri Resident Jamalie Busri. The Games, scheduled from August 17 to 24, will be hosted across nine divisions, including Miri. Jamalie also stressed the importance of media coverage to draw
MIRI: The high cost of gas pipe installations in residential and commercial areas is largely due to a shortage of qualified personnel, according to Miri MP Chiew Choon Man. Chiew revealed that he has received numerous complaints regarding the expensive installation costs, attributing this to the limited number of certified
KUCHING: Agrobank on Tuesday announced plans to reopen its branch in Spaoh, as part of its ongoing commitment to enhance banking services in rural areas. The announcement comes in the wake of disappointment expressed by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas over its indecision to reopen its branch in
LAWAS: A 56-year-old man was found dead early this morning inside an orchard drain in Sg Arur, Long Tuma, Jln Lawas Damit, here. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department reported receiving a distress call at 8. 28 am. Upon arrival, the Fire Department used a stretcher to carry the victim
MIRI: The Brunei Darussalam sepak takraw squad arrived at the Sungai Tujuh Immigration, Customs, Quarantine, and Security (ICQS) Complex here this morning. The 11 players and three officials, reached the complex at 10.40 am. The team will be competing in the 2024 SUKMA Sarawak from Aug 17 to 24. A
MIRI: Unusually heavy rain caused a rainwater downpipe installed inside the ceiling of the Miri Hospital Emergency and Trauma Department (ETD) became dislodged, causing a leak on Aug 10. A statement issued by Riaplus Sdn Bhd, the contractor responsible for the construction of the new Miri Hospital Block, said the
MIRI: Less than a month after the RM289.2 million hospital block (Block B) here was officially handed over by the Ministry of Works to the Ministry of Health, the building suffered a roof leak during heavy rain on Saturday night. The official handover of the new block, which took place
MIRI: Sarawak will focus on paddy planting and the cultivation of the new Sarawak Gold 1 (SG1) pineapple variety at the upcoming Malaysian Agriculture, Horticulture and Agro Tourism Exhibition (MAHA) 2024, said Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. Mohamad said the state had potential to diversify its
MIRI: A total RM19,764,000 has been allocated by the federal government as Fishermen’s Living Allowance (ESH) for the year 2024, benefiting a total of 5,490 fishermen across Sarawak. This initiative, which began in 2008, aims to alleviate the financial burdens faced by fishermen due to the rising cost of living.