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Lions Club extends helping hand to cancer-afflicted children

MIRI: In a heartfelt gesture of compassion, the Lions Club of Batu Niah showed its support for children battling cancer by donating essential items worth RM1,000 to the Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS) Miri. The donation, comprising 40 sets of necessities, including mineral water, towels, toothbrushes, and other hygiene products,

Miri police hot on the trail of burglars

MIRI: Police have mobilised all available units to locate and arrest the suspects responsible for a recent spate of house burglaries which reportedly occurred in Hilltop Garden and Ocean Park, here. Both incidents happened on Mar 21 between 3 am and 4.30 am. “In this effort, we not only use

Refrain from open burning during dry spell

MIRI: Minister for Transport Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin has reminded private landowners here to take care of their respective land to ensure no open burning during the current dry spell. Lee also emphasised the crucial collaboration between landowners and relevant authorities, in order to effectively manage potential fire risks

Gawai Bazaar catalyst to empower business, cultural heritage

MIRI: The Gawai Dayak Bazaar here serves as a vital platform to celebrate and promote the rich cultural heritage of the Dayak community. “It also plays a crucial role in enhancing entrepreneurship among the Dayaks and generating economic opportunities for the locals,” said Deputy Public Health, Housing and Local Government

Latest updates on peat fire

Miri: The firemen are currently carrying out total flooding tactics at the affected areas of the peat fire in Kuala Baram in order to prevent the fire from spreading further. As at 1 pm yesterday, 21 hectares of land in Kuala Baram was devoured by the peat fire. According to

Gerawat helms SABERKAS Miri branch

MIRI: Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Labour, Immigration and Project Monitoring) Datuk Gerawat Gala has been appointed as the chairman of the newly established Miri branch of the Sarawak United National Youth Organisation (SABERKAS). Gerawat, who is also Mulu state assemblyman, was elected for the post during the branch’s

Fire destroyed 3 houses, leaving 8 people homeless

MIRI: A massive fire broke out in Pujut 9 yesterday, destroying three houses which led to eight individuals homeless. Fortunately, all residents managed to run for safety when the fire broke out, escaping unharmed. The fire also destroyed an adjacent oil storage room, apart from the three houses. A team

Peat fire engulfs Kuala Baram area

MIRI: A peat fire has erupted in the vicinity of Kuala Baram today (Mar 23), with firefighters currently engaged in battling the flames. Residents in the surrounding areas have been advised to remain indoors and refrain from venturing into the affected zones. A report by the Miri Fire and Rescue

Car ignites in self-inflicted accident on Miri-Bintulu road

MIRI: A car caught fire in the aftermath of a solo accident earlier today (Mar 23) at Sungai Bakas Subis Bridge along the Miri-Bintulu road. According to the State Fire and Rescue Department operation centre, they received a distress call on the incident at 5.27am, and immediately dispatched firemen from