Author: Margaret Ringgit

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.

Beach clean-up draws 70 participants

BINTULU: Seventy employees of Sarawak Oil Palms and Sime Darby Oils Bintulu Sdn Bhd came together to participate in a beach clean-up here on Friday. The three-hour event was jointly organised by the two companies with the shared goal of preserving the natural beauty and ecological health of the coastline. Armed

Nurturing unity, progress for nation

As the country commemorates its 60th Malaysia Day today, it is a time for reflection, celebration, and renewed commitment to the nation’s growth and unity. This historic day marks the birth of an independent nation, bringing together Malaya, Sabah, and Sarawak into a single entity. Over the past six decades,

Miri MRCS visits underprivileged families, promotes environmental awareness

MIRI: The Welfare, Health and Community Sub-Committee (WH&CS) of the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Miri Branch visited two families facing economic challenges in Tudan Desaras and Pujut Sungai Adong.  During the visits on Wednesday (Sept 13), the team provided support and raised awareness on various issues. Sub-Committee chairman Dr

Downpour causes landslide at longhouse

MIRI: Heavy rain on Monday night caused a landslide at the Tuai Rumah Jenggi Jemat longhouse in Bekenu. According to the Civil Defence Force (APM), the landslide occurred around 3am Tuesday (Sept 12) but luckily no injuries were reported. APM personnel have since been deployed to the longhouse to assist