Author: Margaret Ringgit

RM1.2mil for roundabout preliminary work

MIRI: Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi announced that the federal government has approved RM1.2 million to begin preliminary work on GK Roundabout Pujut 3 this year. During a site visit yesterday, Nanta stated, “The estimated cost of the roundabout is approximately RM67 million.” The plan is to replace

Fire alarm mandate should also involve longhouses

MIRI: People here are receptive to the idea of having fire alarms installed in new houses with some suggesting this should also apply to longhouses. Plans are afoot to amend the Building Ordinance 1994 to provide for its implementation in the state. It will be tabled at the next State

CNY Bazaar part of broader vision for Miri

MIRI: The Chinese New Year Bazaar, while celebrating the Lunar New Year, also plays a crucial role in the broader vision to transform the city into a Green, Smart, and Most Livable International Resort City. Mayor Adam Yii said it showcased the commitment to this vision, offering a glimpse into

Miri CNY bazaar a success

MIRI: The Miri Chinese New Year bazaar was described as successful as it has cemented its place as a significant event for both the local community and visitors. In stressing this, Miri Mayor Adam Yii Siew Sang thanked the state’s Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Ministry for their unrelenting

Easing payments, promoting civic duties

MIRI: The Miri City Council (MCC), through its Rating & Valuation Department and Parking Division, has launched an Awareness Programme for Assessment Rates and Parking Compound to facilitate payments and educate the public on the importance of fulfilling civic duties. MCC Mayor Adam Yii said that payment booths would be

Kitchen of eatery outlet goes up in smoke

BINTULU: A kitchen of an eatery premises at BDA Shahida Commercial Centre here caught fire this morning. Fortunately, swift action by the premises owner managed to contain the fire from spreading further using fire extinguishers. No injuries were reported in the incident. According to a report by Bintulu Fire and

Rahmah sales in conjunction with CNY

MIRI: A series of Rahmah Sales are scheduled to be held by participating supermarkets here in conjunction with the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration, starting from today until February 27. In disclosing this today, Miri MP Chiew Choon Man said this initiative is part of his parliamentary service centre in

Curtin team secures third spot in robotics competition

MIRI: Five Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) students of Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) clinched third placing in the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) R10 Robotics Competition recently. They were fourth-year students Alan Tiong Ka Wei and Jack Tan Zhen Shiun, third-year students Jason Benny Wan Jutina and

Civil servant falls prey to love scam

MIRI: A civil servant here lost RM12,000 after he became victim to a love scam. Miri police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said a report was lodged by the victim, in his 20’s, on Tuesday. Alexson said the victim was fleeced by an unknown woman whom he befriended thorough an

Student loses RM5k in bogus online job

MIRI: A female student of a higher learning institution here lost RM5,000 after being duped by a stranger who offered high paying part-time jobs online. Miri police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the victim, in her twenties, spotted an advertisement on a Facebook page offering a job with lucrative