Author: Margaret Ringgit

Sepupok Health Clinic project gets federal nod

MIRI: The Sepupok Health Clinic project has been approved under Rolling Plan (RP) 3, signifying a crucial stage in its development. Federal Health Deputy Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said during this phase, preliminary works would be undertaken, focusing on essential aspects such as land survey work, designing the layout,

Five injured in two-vehicle collision on Jalan Pan Borneo Bintulu-Miri

MIRI: Five people were injured following a two-vehicle collision at KM864, Jalan Pan Borneo Bintulu-Miri, Ladang 3, on Monday (April 8) evening. According to the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations centre, the collision involved two four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicles. Preliminary investigation found that the collision occurred when one of

Visitor’s Information Centre upgrade nears completion

MIRI: Upgrading work at the Sarawak Visitor’s Information Centre here is nearing completion, with the contractor assuring the job will be completed soon. According to Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Sebastian Ting, 96 percent of the work has been completed. “This enhancement is crucial considering

Ops Jalan Raya, Ops Selamat launched by Miri police for Aidilfitri

MIRI: Miri Police Headquarters (IPD Miri) inaugurated Ops Jalan Raya and Ops Selamat on Monday (April 8), scheduled to run for six days in conjunction with the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration. The launch of the operations is a proactive measure to ensure the safety and security of communities during

Lions Club of Batu Niah extends support to underprivileged individuals

MIRI :The Lions Club of Batu Niah has distributed 150 food packets to underprivileged individuals in Batu Niah, Bekenu, and Miri City until March 31 this year. This includes the recent distribution of 15 food packets to the underprivileged group in the community-based rehabilitation centre (PDK) Batu Niah. “The distribution

Three injured in two-car collision along Jalan Miri-Pujut

MIRI: A collision involving two cars along Jalan Miri-Pujut last night (Apr 6) resulted in three individuals sustaining injuries, with two victims trapped inside their vehicle. Emergency responders from Miri Sentral Fire and Rescue station, along with paramedics from Miri Hospital, swiftly responded to the scene to assist the injured.

Porridge distribution embodies spirit of giving 

Miri: A total of 450 packs of ‘bubur kacang,’ a traditional Kedayan porridge were distributed among its members and the public today. Present to hand over the bubur kacang held at Wireless Walk Miri zone C here were councillor Leslie Lau, who represented Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and

Mutang Tagal calls for action on rising drug issues in Sarawak

MIRI: Dewan Negara president Datuk Mutang Tagal has expressed concerns over the rising number of drug addicts and drug-related arrests in Sarawak. As such, he pointed out the need for comprehensive strategies to address both prevention and treatment of drug addiction, as well as effective law enforcement measures to combat

Manager duped in fake school project tender in Miri

MIRI: A female manager of a building material supplier in Miri fell victim to a scam involving a fake school building project tender, resulting in a loss of RM78,000. Miri police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu confirmed receiving a report on the incident on April 4. “In the incident, the

Over RM5.4 mil in welfare aid disbursed to recipients in Miri

Miri: The Sarawak government via the Welfare Department, disbursed RM5,454,800 in financial assistance to 4,283 beneficiaries in Miri from January to March this year, aimed at providing crucial support to needy individuals. “Of the recipients, 976 are those celebrating Raya in Miri division, while 278 are from Bekenu area, reflecting