Author: Margaret Ringgit

Athletes urged to aim for victory at SUKMA 2024

LIMBANG: The state’s athletic community has been urged to strive for victory at this year’s Malaysia Games (SUKMA) and reclaim the overall champion title for Sarawak. With the last triumph dating back 30 years ago to 1994, Karim asserted the significance of this year’s event as a chance to recreate

SUKMA set to boost local economies across Sarawak, says minister

LIMBANG: Sarawak is gearing up to host the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA), with an expanded lineup set to ignite economic growth throughout the region. Sarawak Sports and Youth Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said this year’s event will span across nine divisions in Sarawak, promising a plethora of

Mulling scheme to train medical assistants as doctors

MIRI: In a bid to enhance the medical workforce and address the growing demand for doctors, Minister for Transport Datuk Lee Kim Shin has put forward a proposal urging the federal Ministry of Health to explore the establishment of a service scheme.  According to Lee, this scheme aims to provide

Increasing electricity theft for crypto mining worries rep

MIRI: The surge in electricity theft that is linked to crypto mining activities in Miri is a cause for concern views Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew. The Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts urged property owners to monitor their electricity usage closely as well as screen future

Curtin students get chance to see the ‘real world’    

MIRI: Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) engineering students had the invaluable opportunity to witness first-hand the real-world applications of the theoretical knowledge acquired in their coursework. The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the Faculty of Engineering and Science recently provided its students with practical insights into low and

Duo detained in Miri for suspected drug trafficking

MIRI: The police detained two locals  on suspicion of drug trafficking during a raid in the city and seized a substantial quantity of drugs weighing a total of 1,554.15 grams. Miri police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu who confirmed the arrested, said the suspects a man and a woman aged

Miri Parliamentary invites B40 group to apply for MyLesen B2 programme

MIRI: The Miri Parliamentary is extending an invitation to the public from the B40 group to apply for the MyLesen B2 programme. According to Miri MP Chiew Choon Man, the programme aims to facilitate more people in the lower income group (B40) acquiring driving licence, as half of the driving

Fishermen stumble upon body in river

MIRI: A body was found floating in Kuala Baram river today (Apr 21). The discovery occurred around 3 pm when local fishermen, engaged in their daily activities along the river, came across the lifeless body of a person, presumed to be a male. Upon finding the body, the fishermen immediately

Over 500 gather at mosque for Raya celebration

MIRI: Over 500 individuals gathered at Al-Mutaqqim Mosque in Bekenu for Hari Raya open house on Friday. Deputy Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Development, Datuk Rosey Yunus, said that the event was organised to strengthen community ties. “To foster these bonds, we need increased participation, especially from our youth

Festivals forge solidarity among Sarawakians

MIRI: The diverse cultural festivals in Sarawak are a fundamental part of its unity and harmony, according to State Transport Minister Datuk Sri Lee Kim Shin. “Sarawakians of all creeds and cultures come together to celebrate each other’s festivals, which serves as a unique platform for strengthening brotherhood and solidarity,”