MIRI: Tragedy struck thismorning in Kampung Pangkalan Lutong when a fire ravaged a rented house, claiming the lives of an elderly couple. The victims, identified as Jaimah Badar, 64, and Abdullah Nassa, 77, were found charred inside the bathroom of their home by firefighters after the blaze was extinguished. The
MIRI: The ongoing road upgrade of the “Jalan Ke Skim Rancangan Sepupok Niah” project is nearing completion and is set to benefit 12 longhouses and three schools in the area: SK Skim Rancangan Sepupok, SMK Subis and SMK Suai. This project is expected to benefit approximately 3,000 people by improving
MIRI: A significant fire broke out on the third floor of a police quarters unit at the Miri police headquarters (IPD Miri) located on Jalan Miri Pujut. The incident occurred on Monday (Aug 5) night, causing substantial damage. A family of seven residing in the affected unit managed to escape
MIRI: The construction project at SK Rancangan Sepupok, Subis, is approaching its final stages, with completion expected by the end of October. The project, which commenced under a 24-month contract, has achieved a progress rate of 95.25 per cent. Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development (Infrastructure Development), Datuk Ir
MIRI: Sarawak Skills raised RM9,160 through a charity run held here last Saturday (Aug 3). The 5km run saw the participation of 320 individuals from Miri, Mukah, Betong, Kuching, Bintulu, and even neighbouring Brunei. The event was officiated by Miri MP Chiew Choon Man, Deputy Mayor Ariffin Mohamad, representing Mayor
MIRI: A cat narrowly escaped a tragic fate this morning after it was impaled on a sharp grill while attempting to jump over a wall in Krokop 3. The incident occurred when the cat miscalculated its leap and became stuck on the grill. The distressed feline was left hanging for
MIRI: A Unit For Other Languages (Unifol) in Sarawak, similar to the one devoted to other religions, has been proposed by a symposium here. The two-day ‘Jako Iban Enggau Pegelandik Jari’ symposium, has also proposed that a Centre for Ethnic Languages Development and Cultural Advancement be established. Altogether there were
MIRI: Chart-topper Annuar Zain captivated nearly 2,000 fans at the ‘Festival Gala Evening – Anuar Zain’ concert held at the Pullman Waterfront Hotel here on Saturday night. The concert, a highlight of the inaugural ‘Miri Arts Festival (MAF’ 24)’, drew fans not only from Miri but also from neighbouring Brunei
MIRI: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained two tugboats and their eight crew members in the Miri Maritime Zone. The vessels were intercepted 3.7 nautical miles west of the Lutong coast during routine patrols under Operation Permai and Operation Tiris. Miri Maritime Zone director, Captain Mohd Khairol Anuar Saad
MIRI: Minister in the Premier’s Department, Datuk Seri John Sikie Tayai, has expressed concern over the shortage of Iban language teachers in Sarawak schools. Emphasising the importance of the Iban language, he said its inclusion in the school curriculum is important to enhance and preserve the language. During his speech