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Approach socks fiasco rationally, says SUPP

MIRI: Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) has expressed regret over the recent call by Umno Youth for a boycott of KK Mart following controversy surrounding the sale of socks bearing the word ‘Allah’. Its Youth Publicity and Information Secretary , Kelvin Hii, stressed the need for a rational approach and

Red Crescent volunteers assist poor families

MIRI: Members of the Welfare, Health and Community Sub-Committee of Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Miri Branch recently visited two families with poor socio-economic background at Tudan Desaras. During the visit, chairman of the sub-committee, Dr Uma Devi delivered a short talk on the dangers of plastics, importance of cleanliness and

Writing her own story making shrimp paste

EAGER beaver Zaliha Hassan was 25 when she started working as a reporter based in Miri. “I wanted to really get out into the field,” she said, recalling how a hectic newsroom only served to fuel her passion. But there was always something gnawing at her, a wanting to try

Miri man loses RM53,000 in loan scam

MIRI: A man in his 40s, who intended to secure a loan of RM30,000, fell victim to a scam, resulting in a loss of RM53,000. Miri OCPD ACP Alexson Naga Chabu confirmed receiving a report on the incident lodged by the victim, who works as a supervisor in a private

Man found dead beside motorcycle in monsoon drain

MIRI: A man was discovered lifeless beside his motorcycle in a monsoon drain on yesterday (March 12) in the Riverview Senadin residential area here. The discovery was made by a homeowner, who promptly notified the police and the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba). Responding swiftly to the alert at 8.41pm,

Engineering ethics enhances professional responsibility

MIRI: The Faculty of Engineering and Science at Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) recently collaborated with the Young Engineers Section of The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM-YES) Miri Branch to host the CIVITOUR programme at the university. The CIVITOUR programme is an important initiative by IEM-YES, aiming to provide students

International collaboration, intervention for children with neurodisabilities

MIRI: More than 20 professionals and stakeholders gathered to attend a health talk and presentation on “Advances in Therapeutic Intervention for Children with Neurodisabilities,” held at a leading hotel here on Monday. The talk showcased cutting-edge research and encouraged dialogue to enhance the well-being of affected children. The programme was

Foreigner faces the gallows for drug possession

MIRI: A foreign man is facing a death sentence for his involvement in drug trafficking, after police found and seized drugs weighing 92gm on him during a raid held on Saturday night here. The seized drugs were valued at RM1,071.90. Miri police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu confirmed that the

Financial aid given to Miri’s Tudan Phase 6 fire victims

MIRI: The victims of a devastating fire in Lorong Harmoni 3C, Tudan Phase 6, have received vital financial assistance, thanks to the swift intervention of Miri MP Chiew Choon Man. The financial aid aims to alleviate some of the financial burdens faced by the affected families, with each family receiving

Driver killed as car rams into divider

MIRI: An accident claimed the life of a 29-year-old man after he lost control of his vehicle and collided with a metal divider at Jalan Pan Borneo, near the Beluru junction at Ladang Sawit No.4, on Saturday. Miri Police Chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said that it occurred at 4