Crypto miners spark warning from Sarawak Energy

MIRI: Sarawak Energy has issued a warning regarding the risks of electricity theft, particularly for cryptocurrency mining activities. This warning comes after an incident where an illegal power connection was used to supply electricity to 74 cryptocurrency mining servers, resulting in a fire that caused significant damage and losses for Sarawak Energy. In a statement […]

Alleged crypto-mining house catches fire

MIRI: A house which was allegedly used as a cryptocurrency mining centre near Desa Bahagia here caught fire today (Jul 8). Miri Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Zone 6 chief Supt Law Poh Kiong said the department received a report on the incident at 2.40pm and despatched firefighters from the Lopeng Fire and Rescue Station to the scene. “No casualties […]