Author: Margaret Ringgit

Curtin students visit sewage treatment plant

MIRI: The Chemical and Energy Engineering and Civil and Construction Engineering departments of Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) recently conducted a site visit to the Miri Centralised Sewage Treatment Plant (MCSTP) for 21 third- and final-year civil and construction engineering and environmental engineering students. The students were accompanied by 10

Deputy minister uneasy about increased armed robberies in Miri

MIRI: Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew is concerned about increased criminal activities, especially armed robberies in the city, and stressed the need for swift and decisive action to ensure the safety of the community. Ting, who is the Piasau assemblyman, expressed

State commemorates 79th anniversary of Semut landing

MIRI: Sarawak commemorated the79th anniversary of the historic Semut landing in Bario on Monday. It was when eight paratroopers under the Z Special Unit of the Allied Forces – ‘Semut 1’ – led by Tom Harrison descended in Bario on March 25, 1945 to liberate the region from enemy occupation

Elderly encouraged to apply for Kenyalang Gold Card for benefits

MIRI: Individuals aged 60 and above here are encouraged to apply for the Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) to enjoy a range of perks catering to their needs and interests, including valuable medical benefits. According to Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts I (Tourism), Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew

Lions Club extends helping hand to cancer-afflicted children

MIRI: In a heartfelt gesture of compassion, the Lions Club of Batu Niah showed its support for children battling cancer by donating essential items worth RM1,000 to the Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS) Miri. The donation, comprising 40 sets of necessities, including mineral water, towels, toothbrushes, and other hygiene products,

Miri police hot on the trail of burglars

MIRI: Police have mobilised all available units to locate and arrest the suspects responsible for a recent spate of house burglaries which reportedly occurred in Hilltop Garden and Ocean Park, here. Both incidents happened on Mar 21 between 3 am and 4.30 am. “In this effort, we not only use

Refrain from open burning during dry spell

MIRI: Minister for Transport Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin has reminded private landowners here to take care of their respective land to ensure no open burning during the current dry spell. Lee also emphasised the crucial collaboration between landowners and relevant authorities, in order to effectively manage potential fire risks

Gawai Bazaar catalyst to empower business, cultural heritage

MIRI: The Gawai Dayak Bazaar here serves as a vital platform to celebrate and promote the rich cultural heritage of the Dayak community. “It also plays a crucial role in enhancing entrepreneurship among the Dayaks and generating economic opportunities for the locals,” said Deputy Public Health, Housing and Local Government

Latest updates on peat fire

Miri: The firemen are currently carrying out total flooding tactics at the affected areas of the peat fire in Kuala Baram in order to prevent the fire from spreading further. As at 1 pm yesterday, 21 hectares of land in Kuala Baram was devoured by the peat fire. According to