Author: Margaret Ringgit

Female driver killed in two-car crash

LIMBANG: A female driver was killed instantly while two others injured in a two-car collision at Jalan Bakul on Sunday. According to Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operation centre, a team of Limbang firemen were despatched to the scene in response to an alert call on the collision at

Districts in Miri affected by floods

MIRI: Several districts in Sarawak are flooded due to the continuous downpour brought by the monsoon. The incessant heavy rain started since Christmas (Dec 25) as predicted by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) and is expected to occur in several parts of the state, including Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman,

Lions Club spreads Xmas joy to cancer patients

MIRI: Handing over of Christmas gifts for the children in Miri Hospital was done by the organising chairlady, Lion Jennifer Phang, on behalf of Lions Club of Miri Central to Dr Francis Heng, the Deputy Director (Medical) of Miri Hospital. This Christmas project was witnessed by Club President Lion Mary Wee,

Subis hits by flood following continuous rain

MIRI: Continuous rain for more than 12 hours on Thursday has caused several areas in Subis district to flood. According to Miri Civil Defence Force (APM) officer in charge Lt (PA) Mirwan Shah Masri, these areas are Rumah Ayai Sawing, Rumah Nelson Ningkan Kumbang and Sekolah Kebangsaan Rumah Mentali. Mirwan

Visit brings cheers to kids at hospital

MIRI: A visit from members of Lion Clubs International of District 308-A2 Region 4 in Zone 9 comprising of Lions Club of Miri Mandarin, Lions Club of Batu Niah, Lions Club of Lutong and Lambir brought cheers and smile to children at Miri Hospital, recently. The visit was arranged in

Two killed in fatal 4WD crash

MIRI: Two people were killed on the spot while five others injured in an accident involving two four-wheel-drives (4WD) near Rumah Robert, Suai at Jalan Pan Borneo Miri-Bintulu here today (Dec 21). Miri Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) acting chief Ahmad Nizam Sapaiee said a distress call on the incident

Curtin Malaysia enhances engagement with industry

MIRI: A team comprising 17 staff and 14 academics of the Faculty of Engineering and Science at Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia), accompanied by three staff from its School of Pre-U and Continuing Education (SPACE), visited Press Metal Bintulu Sdn Bhd’s aluminium smelting plant in Samalaju recently. This followed the

Curtin, Press Metal Bintulu renew tie-up under new MoU

MIRI: Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) and Press Metal Bintulu Sdn. Bhd. recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for collaboration in research and academia. The tie-up is also for student and staff development, human resource capacity building for Malaysia, including the offering of financial aid and scholarships to Curtin

Bringing Christmas cheer to elderly folk

MIRI: With Christmas just around the corner, the Women Entrepreneurs and Professionals Association Sarawak (WEPS) – a forerunner of developing entrepreneurial skills among women – has not forgotten the less fortunate and the elderly. Last Monday, 12 members of the association visited the Shangrila Service Centre here – a privately

Senior citizen injured in collision

BETONG: A 77-year-old man suffered injuries when his vehicle collided with a four-wheel drive (4WD) at Jalan Pan Borneo, Sri Aman this morning (Dec 20). According to the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department operations centre, the injured man was rushed to Betong Hospital for further treatment. It is learnt that