Author: Margaret Ringgit

Local couple detained for drugs

MIRI: The Narcotic police here on Monday detained a couple during a raid held at a rented room in Jalan Teochew. Drugs worth RM660 were seized from them. According to Miri Police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu, the local couple ahed 33 and 39 years-old were apprehended around 2.50pm and

Fallen victim rescued, given treatment

KUCHING: A 45 year -old man, who apparently plummeted down a ravine at the back of Semuja Immigration Detention Centre (Depot) in Serian yesterday morning, was rescued and was taken to a hospital for treatment. According to Sarawak Fire and Rescue department operation centre, a team of 11 firemen from

Carnival to mark city anniversary

MIRI: A two-day carnival will be held from May 26 in conjunction with the 17th Anniversary of Miri City Day. Organised by Miri City Council (MCC) it will held from 9am to 7pm at Level 1 (Ground Floor) of Miri City Hall. The carnival will feature a food fiesta, fabulous

Montfort Youth Training Centre accepting applications for its programmes

MIRI: The Montfort Youth Training Centre (MYTC) in Sabah is accepting applications for its five vocational training programmes, starting July. MYTC’s two-year residential courses offered are Motor Vehicle Mechanics, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Furniture Making, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanics, and Oil Palm Plantation Conductorship. “We offer skill training and character

Amok sets mum’s bed on fire

MIRI : A 30-year-old man was detained yesterday for allegedly running amok and setting his mother’s bed on fire. The incident reportedly occurred on May 15 at a house in Kampung Dagang, Bekenu. According to Miri Police chief, ACP Alexson Naga Chabu, the suspect was picked up by a team

Detained for stealing landlord’s furnishings

MIRI: A former tenant of a house ata RPR Taman Permai Bandar Baru Permyjaya was detained by the police on late Sunday evening for stealing furnishings from his landlord. The apprehension of the 42 year-old suspect was made around 6pm yesterday by a team of Miri Criminal Investigation department (CID).

Duo arrested for pub brawl

MIRI : Two men were detained on Sunday in connection with a pub brawl at Centre Point Commercial Centre which left several individuals injured. According to Miri OCPD, ACP Alexson Naga Chabu, the scuffle broke out between the two suspects aged 23 and 39 years old who were believed to

Meradong rep wants centre built for farmers

A Collection, Processing and Packaging Centre should be built in Meradong to help farmers, particularly smallholders, in the area. Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing made the proposal in his debate on the motion of thanks to the Head of State’s opening address in the Sarawak Legislative Assembly on Monday.

Jalan Nyelong to ease traffic congestion in Sarikei

DATUK Sri Huang Tiong Sii (GPS-Repok) told the august House that the upgrading work of Jalan Nyelong needed to be completed urgently to ease traffic congestion in Sarikei. “With the increase in heavy traffic along Jalan Repok, many commuters are using the alternative road, Jalan Nyelong By-Pass to commute in

Miri continues to be magnet for economic development

MIRI: This city will be an attraction for economic development due to its strategic location in the gas and oil industry, said Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. According to the Premier, Miri’s economy would gain from Shell Malaysia shifting its regional headquarters from Kuala Lumpur, along with