Author: Margaret Ringgit

Naim’s Permy Mall sets up EV charging point

MIRI: Permy Mall,  a flagship retail property of Naim Holdings Berhad situated in the heart of town, has become the first shopping mall here with an Electric Vehicle (EV) charging point.  It introduced this eco-friendly solution to cater to the growing number of electric vehicle owners in the region.  The

Collision spills fuel cleared

MIRI: A two-car collision occurred early yesterday morning (Sept 17) near the Taman Bumiko traffic light here, resulting in fuel spill. According to the Miri Fire and Rescue Department, they were alerted to the accident at 5.09 am. Firefighters from Miri Sentral quickly arrived to contain the spilled fuel and

Terrace house destroyed in blaze

BINTULU: A single terrace house in Taman Jason Phase II here was destroyed by fire that began in one of its rooms today (Sept 17). According to a statement from the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department Operation Centre, firefighters from both Kidurong and Bintulu stations rushed to the scene after

Cat rescued under 10 minutes

MIRI: A cat stuck in a storm drain this morning (Sept 17) was saved by the Miri Civil Defence Force (APM). The APM said that they were alerted about a cat trapped in a 10-feet deep drain at Jalan Acacia 5, Shang Garden. A 28-year-old man walking by the area

Blood donation and organ pledging drive in Miri

MIRI: The Malaysian Red Crescent Society here together with 11 organisations will host a Malaysia Day Blood Donation and Organ Pledging Campaign today (Sept 17). The event is scheduled for 8.30am until 1pm  and will be held at the MRCS training institute, along Jalan Bulan Sabit.  Its Blood Donor Recruitment Committee Chairman, Karambir

Subsidies shift to ensure affordable rice

MIRI: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Affairs (KPDN) is being urged to redirect half of the current subsidies for goods towards subsidising rice. Miri MP, Chiew Choon Man, said this would ensure it remains affordable for the public. Speaking to reporters during the launch of the

New signboards improve Long Lama road

MIRI: Six new signboards have been installed at road junctions in the Long Lama area of the Telang Usan constituency. Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau officially launched all six signboards yesterday (Sept 16). The signboards are located at Simpang Masjid, Simpang Temala, Simpang Kejin, Jalan Interhill, Jalan Samling, and Simpang

Harfidi, Alyssa win ‘Run Into Sawit’ 10km

MIRI: Harfidi Hashim and Alyssa Leona clinched the top spots in the 10-kilometer race for men and women respectively during the “Run Into Sawit 2023” today (Sept 16). Meanwhile, Nelson Mawing and Melissa Parrot emerged as winners in the 5-kilometre category. Out of the runners, 179 were Sarawak Oil Palm

RM300k for new Kampung Kiput

MIRI: The Sarawak government has set aside RM300,000 to fund the clearing of land for the new Kampung Kiput site in Tebuing, Kuala Tutoh Baram. Deputy Minister in the Premier of Sarawak’s Department (Labour,Immigration and Project Monitoring) Datuk Gerawat Gala said the area is being rebuilt after it suffered damage from

KGM’s seven golfers in Sarawak team

MIRI: Seven junior golfers from Miri Golf Club (KGM) will represent the Sarawak in the upcoming 2023 Malaysian School Sports Council (MSSM) tournament from September 19 to 21. Out of the 18 golfers from Sarawak participating in the event, seven hail from Miri, seven from Kuching, and four from Bintulu.