Author: Margaret Ringgit

Lions Club of Batu Niah extends support to underprivileged individuals

MIRI :The Lions Club of Batu Niah has distributed 150 food packets to underprivileged individuals in Batu Niah, Bekenu, and Miri City until March 31 this year. This includes the recent distribution of 15 food packets to the underprivileged group in the community-based rehabilitation centre (PDK) Batu Niah. “The distribution

Three injured in two-car collision along Jalan Miri-Pujut

MIRI: A collision involving two cars along Jalan Miri-Pujut last night (Apr 6) resulted in three individuals sustaining injuries, with two victims trapped inside their vehicle. Emergency responders from Miri Sentral Fire and Rescue station, along with paramedics from Miri Hospital, swiftly responded to the scene to assist the injured.

Porridge distribution embodies spirit of giving 

Miri: A total of 450 packs of ‘bubur kacang,’ a traditional Kedayan porridge were distributed among its members and the public today. Present to hand over the bubur kacang held at Wireless Walk Miri zone C here were councillor Leslie Lau, who represented Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and

Mutang Tagal calls for action on rising drug issues in Sarawak

MIRI: Dewan Negara president Datuk Mutang Tagal has expressed concerns over the rising number of drug addicts and drug-related arrests in Sarawak. As such, he pointed out the need for comprehensive strategies to address both prevention and treatment of drug addiction, as well as effective law enforcement measures to combat

Manager duped in fake school project tender in Miri

MIRI: A female manager of a building material supplier in Miri fell victim to a scam involving a fake school building project tender, resulting in a loss of RM78,000. Miri police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu confirmed receiving a report on the incident on April 4. “In the incident, the

Over RM5.4 mil in welfare aid disbursed to recipients in Miri

Miri: The Sarawak government via the Welfare Department, disbursed RM5,454,800 in financial assistance to 4,283 beneficiaries in Miri from January to March this year, aimed at providing crucial support to needy individuals. “Of the recipients, 976 are those celebrating Raya in Miri division, while 278 are from Bekenu area, reflecting

Local contractors urged to be in the forefront

MIRI: Deputy Minister for Youth, Sport and Entrepreneur (Entrepreneur Development) Datuk Dr Ripin Lamat highlighted the need for proactive engagement from local contractors within his Lambir constituency, urging them to step forward and take up projects rather than allowing outsiders to monopolise tenders. He believes that by actively participating in

RM10,000 from MRP fund for NSJA’s English online journalism course

MIRI: Senadin assemblyman Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin recently approved a grant of RM10,000 to the Northern Sarawak Journalist Association (NSJA) for their English online journalism course. The course, set to take place at Curtin University Sarawak, aims to enhance the English proficiency of local journalists, empowering them with better

Woman dies in fall

BINTULU: A woman’s lifeless body was discovered on the ground outside a shopping mall here on Monday. The discovery was confirmed by Bintulu Police chief Supt Nixon Joshua Ali on Tuesday. The woman’s body was discovered by members of the public around 6:30 pm, who promptly alerted the authorities. Initial

Landslide threatens 200 villagers

MIRI: A landslide triggered by heavy rainfall on Sunday has put 200 villagers in Niah at risk, occurring just three metres from the backyard of a longhouse. The Miri Civil Defence Force (APM) said that of the longhouse’s 41 doors, eight faced direct impact from the landslide. APM personnel were