Author: Margaret Ringgit

Walk the talk with the people

MIRI: Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Senadin Service Centre Mobile Service 2U Team led by its chairman Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, had a walkabout and meet-the-people session at a food court and business outlets in Desa Senadin area under its weekly ‘Mobile Service2U’ programme this morning. Members of the

Wrong to poison innocent minds: SUPP

MIRI: Gabungan Parti Sarawak component, SUPP, has voiced displeasure over the directive instructing all schools to observe a solidarity week in support of the Palestinian cause in the wake of the Israel-Gaza war. It called for the rescinding of the directive by the Education Ministry in light of the objections

Four vehicles go up in smoke

MIRI: Four four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicles in a workshop at Kampung Damai Jalan Sungai Rait were destroyed on Friday night. In the incident, the workshop’s owner double-story house which was located next to the premises was also partially damaged. Firemen from Lopeng and Miri central station were mobilised to the scene

Subis powerboat race from Dec 9 to 10

MIRI: Sarawak United National Youth (Saberkas) Bekenu will host Subis powerboat race water sport 2023 on Dec 9 and 10 this year. Deputy Minister for Women, Early Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Rosey Yunus cum Bekenu assemblywoman disclosed this during a press conference held at her constituency service centre

Curtin conducts financial literacy workshops for students, trainee teachers

MIRI: Curtin University Malaysia organised financial literacy and scam awareness workshops to empower students and trainees with the knowledge they need to steer clear of trouble. Its Faculty of Business held these workshops at Kolej Tun Datu Tuanku Haji Bujang and Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia (IPG) ITE Sarawak Campus, Miri.

Entice visitors with signature events

MIRI: The city should plan and develop signature events to attract more crowds to come here, says Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts  Datuk Snowdan Lawan. “Develop an event for Miri…like the Tidal Bore festival (Pesta Benak) in Sri Aman or gastronomy events in Kuching,” he disclosed

Be ready for road diversion this Saturday

MIRI: In conjunction with Miri Car Free Day, Jalan Angsana, Jalan Chia Tze Chin and Jalan Kingsway will be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic this Saturday. Miri City Council (MCC) in a press release today stated the closure would start from 6 am to 10 am. Due to the half-day

Marudi cops issue 15 summonses during op at SMK Bakong

MARUDI:  Marudi Police Headquarters (IPD) Traffic Enforcement issued 15 summonses on Monday (Oct 23) during Ops Didik, which was carried out at the exit gate of SMK Bakong. Offences included not having a valid licence or road tax for their motorcycles and not wearing a safety helmet. Marudi police chief

Housewife falls victim to fake part-time job offer

MIRI: A housewife from Miri lost RM6,000 after falling victim to a fake part-time job offer advertised on Facebook, according to Miri OCPD ACP Alexson Naga Chabu. The victim, in her 40s, was deceived by a syndicate operating on social media  platforms, lured by promises of lucrative part-time opportunities. ACP

Student adoption programme supports education

MIRI: The Sarawak Oil Palm (SOP) Foundation has extended its support to 94 students from 45 selected schools in Sarawak through its Student Adoption Programme (SAP) for the year 2022/2023. The programme’s ceremony has been held in Sungai Asap, Marudi, and a similar one is scheduled for today (Oct 25)