Author: Margaret Ringgit

Python caught, released to the wild

MIRI: A housewife from Kampung Muhibbah, Kuala Naram was shocked when she spotted a sneaky snake at her front yard early this morning. It was believed that the 2.5-metre long python was making its way into the housewife’s chicken pen, located not far from the house. After spotting the snake,

Woman duped in currency scam

MIRI: A woman in her 50s has lost RM90,000 after falling victim to a foreign currency scheme promoted on social media. According to Miri Police Chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu, the victim lodged a police report on Friday (Nov 17). Alexson said that the victim, an accountant by profession, was

450 needy students receive aid vouchers

BINTULU: A total of 450 students from poor families in Tatau District have been selected to receive vouchers for the purchase of school uniforms and shoes from Sarawak Foundation worth RM90,000. These students were from 14 secondary and primary schools in this district. On hand to present these vouchers on

Collab on anti-bribery management system inked

MIRI: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop an appropriate management system known as Anti-Bribery Management System or ABMS MS ISO 37001:2016 was signed between the Miri City Council (MCC) and the Institute Integrity Malaysia (IIM) on Wednesday. With this MoU, MCC through its leadership commitment, could establish a culture

Brunei entry: No issue with e-LKM and e-LMM

MIRI: Malaysian motorists using the digital road tax (e-LKM) and digital e- LMM (Motor Vehicle Licence) are not being barred from crossing the border into Brunei. State Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said he had discussed the matter with Brunei Consul General in Kuching,  Noni Zurainah Ismi,on Tuesday.

SUPP concurs for Sarawak to not accept refugees

MIRI:  The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) fully supports the suggestion that Sarawak does not need to accept Palestinian refugees. The suggestion was earlier voiced out by the Minister of Works and Secretary-General of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi. “We appreciate Dato Sri Alexander for making

Brunei receives digital transport update

MIRI: The Ministry of Transport Brunei has officially received Ministry of Transport Malaysia’s letter regarding the recent shift to digital road tax and driving licenses, according to Sarawak Transport Minister, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin. “In a direct discussion with Her Excellency Noni Zurainah Ismi, the Consul General of Brunei

Indonesian worker’s hand trapped in machinery

MIRI: In a harrowing incident on Monday, an Indonesian woman suffered injuries after her right hand became trapped in a bottle blowing machine. Lutong Fire and Rescue (Bomba) station chief Senior Fire Officer II Henry Jugah said the accident occurred inside a manufacturing facility located in Desa Senadin Phase 9

Foreigner duped in RM62,000 customs scam

MIRI: A foreign man in his 40s was defrauded of RM62,000 after falling prey to a scammer posing as a Customs officer who falsely accused him of being involved in smuggling sports goods. The ordeal began when the victim purchased various sports items through the social media platform Instagram. According

Pedestrian fatally struck by car

MIRI: A pedestrian was struck and killed by a car while crossing Jalan Miri-Pujut here on early Monday morning. Miri OCPD ACP Alexson Naga Chabu stated that the accident occurred around 3.45 am when a 46-year-old man driving along the road hit the pedestrian, who unexpectedly crossed the road. The