Man arrested after fondling cashier in grocery store
MIRI: A local man was detained on Friday for allegedly fondling the breast of a female cashier early this week in Bekenu. Miri Police chief ACP Hakemal Hawari said the man was arrested by a team from the Miri Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and Bekenu police following a report lodged by the 24-year-old victim over […]
Bekenu incumbent Rosey likely chosen to defend seat
BY NATASHA JEE & MARGARET RINGGIT MIRI: Bekenu incumbent Datuk Rosey Yunus of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) is likely to be nominated again to defend the seat for the coming 12th State Election. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Rosey had worked hard for her constituents. “Insya-Allah, if you […]
Sesco Shutdown notice — 19 Oct 2021 9am to 5pm — Miri— Bekenu and surrounding areas
Migrant killed in bike-tanker truck accident
MIRI: A migrant worker was killed days after his birthday on Sept 11 in an accident involving a motorcycle and a tanker truck at the Bekenu junction, Jalan Miri-Bintulu here on Monday (Sept 13). The motorcyclist, Muhammad Yahya Simang, 43, an Indonesian national, was confirmed dead at the scene by paramedics. “According to witnesses, prior […]
First dose of vaccine for 1,300 students
MIRI: A total 1,300 students aged 16 to 17 from four schools within Subis district on Saturday (Sept 11) received their first dose of Covid-19 vaccine. They are from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Bekenu, SMK Subis, SMK Luar Bandar Miri and SMK Suai. Vaccinations were carried out at two centres — Dewan Masyarakat Bekenu and […]
Two youths nabbed for stealing oil palm fruits
MIRI: Police have detained two local men for allegedly stealing ripe oil palm fresh fruit bunches (FFB) in Bekenu on Thursday. The duo, aged 30 and 32 years had reportedly harvested over 700 oil palm trees at an orchard in Kampung Subak, Bekenu. Acting on a report lodged by the plantation owner, police managed to […]
More to be vaccinated with two more PPVs opening
BEKENU: Bekenu Community Hall vaccination centre (PPV) chief Dr Monica says the Bekenu PPV and Sepupok Niah PPV will increase the vaccine doses to 1,000 per day. She added that with two more PPVs opening, making it five in Subis, the doses would increase to 2,600 per day. Meanwhile, vaccine recipients at the Bekenu Community […]
Six held over a fight in Bekenu
MIRI: Five teenagers and an adult man are being investigated for involvement in a fight in Bekenu on Saturday night (May 1). Miri police chief ACP Hakemal Hawari said the fight was reported near a grocery store around 9.30 pm. “Five boys and an adult man aged 16 to 23 were subsequently arrested for their […]
Elderly man suffers burn
MIRI: A man in his 70s suffered burn after a fire broke out in a wooden house in Kampung Rancah-Rancah, Bekenu today (March 13). The man was taken to Bekenu clinic. He was reported to sustain burnt to his left arm. In the 5.30pm incident, the house was completely destroyed. According to Sarawak Fire and […]
10-foot croc caught in village
MIRI: A 10-foot-long crocodile was caught in Kampung Sulap Lada, Bekenu on Saturday night (Feb 27). According to Zone 6 fire chief, Supt Law Poh Kiong, a team of seven firemen from Batu Niah fire station was deployed to the scene in response to an alert at 8.05pm to help the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) […]
