Author: Margaret Ringgit

Driver escapes after car catches fire

MIRI: Fire broke out in the engine compartment of a this morning causing about 70 per cent damage to the vehicle. The incident happened adjacent to a Chinese cemetery area in Riam. According to Zone 6 Miri Fire and Rescue department acting chief, Ahmad Nizam Sapaiee, an emergency call on

Major semiconductor company gives talk to Curtin Malaysia students

MIRI: Guest speakers from Aemulus Corporation Sdn Bhd, a major semiconductor company based in Bayan Lepas, Penang, recently gave a career talk to electrical and computer engineering students of Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia). The third- and fourth-year students gained insights into career opportunities with Aemulus Corporation and the broader

Curtin Malaysia engineering students gain valuable insights from site visits

MIRI: Forty-seven students from Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) recently made a two-day trip to Bintulu to visit two sites there. The trip was jointly organised by Curtin Malaysia’s Department of Civil and Construction Engineering, and the Curtin Civil Society and Curtin Environmental Engineering Club, student-run academic clubs for civil

Return Miri seat to SUPP for greater progress: Mayor

MIRI: Miri Mayor Adam Yii Siew Sang is hoping for a twist of fate in the upcoming 15th general election as far as the Miri parliamentary seat is concerned. He is praying voters will have a change of heart this time around by returning the seat to Gabungan Parti Sarawak

Unity of Miri Indians earns praise

MIRI: The Miri Indian Association held its Deepavali celebrations on Saturday (Oct 15) with 100 people from all races and religions attending. Former deputy chief minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr George Chan Hong Nam and wife Datuk Patinggi Puan Sri Datuk Wira Lorna Enan Muloon Chan were among those

RM8.2mil Lutong fire station up and running

MIRI: The Lutong fire station, which caters to over 350,000 people, is up and running, and it aims to improve emergency response time. Ministry of Housing and Local Government secretary-general Datuk M Noor Azman Taib expressed confidence that the station would cut emergency response time in Lutong and the northern

Road repair in progress

MIRI: Repair work is being carried out on the collapsed section of the 80-metre-long Kejapil-Beraya Bakam road here. The section collapsed eight days ago due to heavy rain. Deputy Premier, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, who visited the site yesterday morning, has given his assurance that the construction work will

Two locals detained for drugs

MIRI: Two local men were detained by the police during a raid at a house early yesterday morning at Kings Park Jalan Airport when they were found having drugs believed to be syabu weighing at 172grammes worth RM17,200 that were seized as case evidence.   The two suspects aged 42

Advice to over 40s: Get health screening done

MIRI:  People aged 40 and above who have yet to undergo a health screening or did so a long time ago, must make it a point to go for one at health facilities nearest to them. “Good health underpins our ability to enjoy life and live well, thus making time

13 partake in friendly cueing matches

MIRI: A total 13 players from Kelab Sukan Billard and Snuker Pelita (KSBSP) with Brunei National Pool development scheme Squad took part in a friendly match on Saturday. According to vice president of Sarawak Billards and Snooker Sport federation (SBSSF), David Tan the aim of the match was to foster