Author: Margaret Ringgit

Road construction expected done within six months

BINTULU: The ongoing road construction at Rumah Taa, Nanga Seda Kakus, Tatau is now at 40 per cent completion, and expected to be fully completed within six months. According to a report by Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), the road covers a distance of 5.8km and is fully funded via

Outreach to highlight nutrition among children

MIRI: An outreach programme to highlight the importance of nutrition among children and members of the public was held today at Kampung Tudan Phase 4 and 5. Organised by the Miri Division health department, it was aimed at promoting community awareness and provided health education materials that are fun and

Three nabbed for misappropriating subsidised diesel

MIRI: The Miri branch of the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) arrested three local men and seized subsidised diesel worth RM176,660, suspected of being misappropriated at an illegal facility in Kampung Tukau, this morning. The raid was carried out at about 4.30am today. The suspects are aged between

15 left homeless after rented rooms razed by fire

MIRI: A total of 15 people from five families were left homeless after their rented rooms at Kampung Pasir Lutong here were razed by fire last night. The rooms, which was in an eight-door non-permanent house was totally destroyed in the fire. Firemen from Lopeng fire station and Miri central

Another metal debris found near longhouse

MIRI: Another unidentified metal object was discovered near the Tuai Rumah Ngadan Muyang longhouse in Sungai Kurong, Suai, about 89km from the city. The metal fragment weighing 16kg and resembling a deer’s antlers was found by one Amba Chungki, 67, at her orchard. It comes nearly a week after a

Remote clinic first to get solar-hydrogen power

MIRI: A health clinic in a remote village about 183km from the city has become the first such facility in the country powered by a solar-hydrogen system. The Long Loyang Health Clinic which serves a population of 1,200 in the village now has access to round-the-clock electricity with the installation

Two mega projects to ensure better connectivity

MIRI: The federal government has approved two mega projects to be developed in the Northern Region of Sarawak that will connect Miri, Limbang and Lawas to Sabah under Phase 2 of the Sarawak-Sabah Link Road (SSLR) and Trans Borneo Highway project (LTB). In announcing this on Sunday i at the launching

‘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