Author: Margaret Ringgit

‘Segulai sejalai’ the way forward for Dayaks

MIRI: Public Health, Housing and Local Government Deputy Minister Datu Dr Penguang Manggil has reiterated his call to Dayak based Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to unite for the sake of the native community. Speaking at the Dayak Association Miri’s (DAM) appreciation and installation of its new office bearers for 2022 -2023

Overwhelming response at blood donation  

MIRI: A blood donation event organised by the Miri Hakka Association Youth Section has received overwhelming response. A total of 51 individuals successfully donated their blood in the event which was held at the Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC), Miri Chapter building at Jalan Bulan Sabit here today. Also present were

Long Bemang floodwaters reach 2.4 feet

MIRI: The level of flood water in Long Bemang, Baram began to rise as of 8.17am today, reaching a height of 2.4 feet, following nonstop heavy rain since Thursday. According to the Zone 6 Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), the situation is currently under control, thus no evacuations have happened

350 pupils partake in fundraising event

MIRI: A total 350 pupils of Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Sayed Othman Miri and their parents are taking part in the Tabataton programme yesterday morning. It was held with the aim to raise funds to help the school’s underprivileged pupils.  Held at the Miri City Council (MCC)’s football field, the event

Mohd Faizzil, Nurul Izzah emerge champions of the Miri level Al-Quran recitation

MIRI: Subis qari (male reciter) Mohd  Faizzil Affendi and qariah (female reciter) from Miri, Nurul Izzah Mukhali were crowned as the Miri level Al-Quran recitation champions in their respective categories here on Friday night at Masjid At-Taqwa. Both took home RM1,200 in cash each as well as a souvenir and a participation

Flash flood hits Miri due to incessant rain

MIRI: Flash flood were reported to have struck several areas in this division early this morning following heavy rains. Zone 6 Fire and Rescue department reported that a secondary school, Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Lutong were inundated by flood water at least one foot high due to the incessant rain.

Metal object may be part of rocket exhaust

Batu Niah: A metal fragment found buried one metre in the ground during the wee hours of Sunday (July 31) near a house in Taman Goodwill, Sepupok Lama, 81 km from Miri is suspected to be part of a rocket exhaust. However, an officer from Ministry of Science, Technology and

Not so typical laundry day for homeowner

MIRI: A typical laundry day turned into a harrowing experience for a 32-year-old man here. He was about to wash some clothes in his Taman Tunku home early Tuesday (Aug 2) when a cobra measuring about 1m (3ft) gave him a shock. The reptile was curled up next to his

Sepupok Niah resident finds mysterious object near home

MIRI: A loud bang heard by residents of Taman Goodwill, Sepupok Niah here in the wee hours of Sunday (July 31), has led to the discovery of a metal fragment weighing about 14kg. The object is believed to be debris from China’s Long March 5B rocket. The Long March 5B

Mystery object has cops perplexed

MIRI: The discovery of a mysterious metal fragment embedded one metre in the ground near a house in Sepupok Niah here on Sunday night has the authorities baffled. Police are seeking the assistance of Bomba’s Hazardous Material Unit (HAZMAT) and the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) to identify