Author: Margaret Ringgit

Church receives RM200,000 grant from Unifor

MIRI: Tudan Methodist Church yesterday (Oct 17) received a RM200,000 grant from the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) for its extension and upgrading works. The cheque was presented by Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin cum Senadin assemblyman. Receiving the cheque on behalf of Tudan Methodist Church was its

1,848 students get second jab

MIRI: At the vaccination centre at Eastwood Valley Golf and Country Club here yesterday morning, 1,848 secondary students from four schools received their second Covid-19 vaccine dose. The students were from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Luak, SMK Lopeng Tengah, SMK Baru and SMK St Joseph Miri.  “I am happy to

Rep disburses RM45,000 in MRP grants

MIRI: A total of RM45,000 in minor rural project (MRP) grants were disbursed to six recipients in Kakus state constituency on Saturday (Oct 16).  The recipients were village development and security committees (JKKKs) of Rumah (Rh) Siong Sampau, Sungai Bawang Selangau; Rh Rampai Anjai; Rh Badie Ujan and the Parent-Teacher

1,636 SMK Merbau students get second dose

MIRI: A total of 1,636 Form One, Two and Three students of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Merbau received their second Covid-19 vaccine dose yesterday (Oct 16) at a vaccination centre (PPV) at Curtin University. SMK Merbau is the second largest secondary school in Sarawak Transport Minister, Datuk Seri Lee Kim

Anonymous donor donates digital microscope to hospital

MIRI: An anonymous donor has gifted a digital microscope worth RM15, 215 to the Miri Hospital to help in the fight against Covid-19. The simple handing over of the digital microscope took place on Saturday (Oct 16) morning when Assistant Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Sebastian Ting cum

Prepare well for state polls, Sibuti voters told

MIRI: Prepare well for the 12th Sarawak Election so that  the ruling government led by the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) continues to govern Sarawak and that development policies are implemented smoothly. Sibuti MP Lukanisman Awang Sauni told Sibuti voters this on Saturday (Oct 16) during the ‘Sepakat@ Komuniti’ programme organised

Miri field hospital begins operation

MIRI: A field hospital constructed at the parking lot of Miri Hospital has commenced operation after it was handed over to the hospital authority by Mercy Malaysia Sarawak Chapter and Sarawak Shell Berhad (Shell) on Wednesday (Oct 13). It is expected to play a fundamental role in helping to reduce

Much-needed economic relief

MIRI: Bumiputera entrepreneurs here have described the Bumiputera Empowerment Fund and Business Recovery Assistance fund and the Business Recovery Assistance fund which would be set up by the state government next year as “much-needed economic relief.” The two funds was announced by the Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun

Mayor Yii concerned about crime rate in Miri

MIRI: Mayor Adam Yii is concerned about the recent rise in crime cases in Jalan Mutiara 5, Vista Perdana Phase 2 here. He paid a visit to Miri criminal investigation department head DSP Loh Wooi Kee to urge police to solve the cases quickly and increase patrols. Yii was accompanied

Truck driver escapes unhurt in crash

MIRI: A cement truck driver escaped unharmed in an accident at Pujut 7 intersection here on this morning (Oct 12). The incident was caught by a dash cam of a car around 8am. In the 52-second video clip, the cement truck is seen heading fast, approaching a traffic light, towards