Author: Margaret Ringgit

Curtin and UOB collaborate to promote financial literacy

MIRI: Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) is collaborating with United Overseas Bank (UOB) Malaysia to empower students with essential financial knowledge and skills. A cornerstone of this collaboration was an informative talk on financial scams to educate students about the various tactics used by fraudsters and how to safeguard their

Vigilantism has no place in this country: Miri MP

MIRI: Chiew Choon Man has advised against taking matters into one’s own hands. The Miri MP was particularly referring to the KK Mart in Kuching Molotov cocktail attack on Apr 1. Chiew stressed the importance of allowing law enforcers to conduct thorough investigations rather than allowing vigilantism to proliferate in

World Quran Hour Miri on April 4

MIRI: Mark your calendars for an enriching event brought to you by Pustaka Miri Sarawak, in collaboration with the Miri District Education Office (PPD) and Darul Ehsan Mosque. Scheduled for April 4, the event aims to celebrate the beauty and wisdom of the Quran, fostering unity and spiritual growth within

Free education programme attracts 100 students

MIRI: IBS College free education project which was launched on Monday is a free two-month course tailored for SPM school leavers. One hundred students from Miri, Limbang and Sibu have enrolled for the course which started yesterday and will end on May 30. The initiative, which is supported by Deputy

Miri programme unites youth and community

MIRI: The ‘Juh Sungke Belia @ Miri’ event, organised by the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development (MySED) witnessed an impressive gathering of over 500 people at City Fan on Sunday. The unique programme, held during the holy month of Ramadan, brings together youths and the local community, fostering

New mosque in tandem with sub-district status

KUCHING: To cater for a growing Muslim community here, there is a real need for a new and bigger mosque to be built in Balai Ringin. The existing one is getting crowded and inconvenient. Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan said this in response

Authorities seize untaxed cigarettes and liquor worth over RM140k

MIRI: The Sarawak Marine Police Region 5 here has seized untaxed cigarettes and liquor valued at RM142,506.25 yesterday (Mar 30) during Ops Taring Kontraban. The contrabands were confiscated after the police stopped a four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicle at Jalan Limbang Utara in Taman Tunku, and discovered a cache of contraband items

BEM Sarawak inspires congregation to serve faithfully

MIRI: Members of the Borneo Evangelical Mission (BEM) have been encouraged to reflect on the establishment of BEM in Sarawak. Telang Usan assemblyman, Datuk Dennis Ngau said the establishment of BEM Sarawak served as a testament to the faith and commitment of its members, inspiring others to follow in their

Firefighters utilise total flooding technique to combat peat fire

MIRI: In the ongoing battle against the peat fire in Sungai Adong, firefighters have embarked on the fifth day of operations, employing the total flooding technique to extinguish the flames. As per the latest update, the peat fire has consumed 110 acres of the surrounding area, with only 10 percent

Lions Club Batu Niah and partners extend support to POKUFM

MIRI: The Lions Club Batu Niah in collaboration with Miri FM, Shun Shen Lee Trading (Miri) Sdn Bhd, Miri FM Social Club and Bintang Megamall has contributed essential items to members of the Miri Association of Persons with Physical Disabilities (POKUFM). The donation comprised 30 packets each of rice, sugar