MIRI: All Public Works Department (PWD) divisional offices have been given the authority to manage projects within their areas on their own. The devolution of authority from the the department’s regional office to the divisions was decided upon by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg with a
MIRI: An allocation amounting to RM300 million has been approved by the state government to improve efficiency of the Miri Port to the maritime sector, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. Uggah, who is also Second Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development, said port performance in an economy was crucial
MIRI: For the period of five years, since 2017, the Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) had given out grants totalling RM34,111,000 for 234 projects for Miri division. According to Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, another RM9, 720,000 was meant for 11 ‘Projek Rakyat’ which
MIRI: Four local fishermen who had been drifting in the sea for five days were found yesterday morning. All of them, ages 25 to 44, were found floating in a cooler, at about 75 nautical miles from the mouth of Sungai Miri, around 10am yesterday (Feb 4), after their boat sank. They
MIRI: A pilot initiative between Miri City Council (MCC) and Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS) in supplying piped gas to Medan Saberkas Miri has given 67 food and fruit traders a huge relief. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, who presented Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg,
MIRI: Another 46 traders at Medan Saberkas Miri will be able to take advantage of the piped gas supply once its subsequent phase is completed. According to Miri mayor Adam Yii Siew Sang, the first phase of this project has benefited 67 traders at the same location. Speaking at the launching of
MIRI: The Federation of Miri Division Chinese Associations Sarawak held a charitable calligraphy activity at Bintang Megamall here in conjunction with Chinese New Year cerebration recently. Minister for Transport Sarawak Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin officiated at the event, which was also attended by Miri Mayor Adam Yii Siew Sang
MIRI: Civil Defence Force (APM) personnel on Wednesday spent 20 minutes trying to unlock a car to free a three year-old boy who was trapped in the vehicle.It was learnt his parents had left the car when its auto lock triggered, locking the doors with the boy inside the vehicle
MIRI: Two villages in Baram parliamentary constituency have been placed under watch after they are affected by flood following excessive rains since Tuesday. The affected villages are Rumah Bunda, Mubuk Kelambu Uku Teru and Rumah Handry Gomis, Ulu Teru. According to Miri Civil Defence Force office-in-charge Lt Frankie John Jawan,
MIRI: The Miri City Council (MCC) has revamped its car parking payment application to provide hassle-free parking for drivers. The new online parking system concept is made possible through partnership with Borneo Parking Systems. The new version was launched today (Feb 1) by Miri City Mayor Adam Yii Siew Sang.
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