Detained over illegal possession of diesel
MIRI: A local man has been detained for possessing 1,357.91 liters of diesel worth about RM2,470 without a permit from the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs. The ministry’s Miri branch enforcement chief Joe Azmi Jamil said, the man was caught transporting the diesel in a vehicle on Friday afternoon at a petrol station […]
Motorist died in crash
MIRI: A 39-year-old motorist died after his car collided head-on with a lorry near Suai Bridge on the Pan Borneo Miri-Bintulu Road on Thursday (July 30). Firemen were called to the scene near Rumah Robert, a longhouse, at 4.34pm after the collision to help extricate the motorist who was trapped in his car. The rescue […]
RM1m facelift for Taman Bulatan
MIRI: A popular local park, Taman Bulatan, located off the corner of the Pujut Roundabout at Boulevard Commercial centre here, is about to undergo a major renovation to the tune of RM1million. According to Assistant Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Sebastian Ting, who is also Piasau Assemblyman, the upgrading works would include improving […]
Miri requires used cooking oil collectors to be registered
MIRI: Miri City Council (MCC) has a new policy that requires collectors of used cooking oil to be registered. “They will be authorised to collect used cooking oil from all the eateries under MCC’s jurisdiction,” said Mayor Adam Yii. “This is now part of the eateries licensing conditions effective from Jan 1 next year.” This […]
Primary, Secondary schools receive PPE
MIRI: A total of 44 Primary schools and 16 Secondary schools in this division last Friday (July 24) received personal protective equipment (PPE) donated by Pertubuhan Ikram Malaysia (Ikram) Miri branch, in collaboration with Miri District Education Office and Sew4Frontliners Miri. The simple handing over ceremony was held at Miri’s education office, and receiving on behalf of […]
A fast growing satellite town
BANDAR BARU PERMYJAYA MIRI: More than two decades ago, Bandar Baru Permyjaya or Permyjaya New Township, 14km from Miri City centre, was just an area with overgrown grasses. But now, it has become a commercial and residential hub with a fast growing population. Permyjaya is also regarded as one of the fastest growing satellite […]
Miri Airport trespasser arrested
MIRI: A 20-year-old Indonesian man was arrested on suspicion of entering a security restricted area at Miri Airport on Tuesday. Miri police chief ACP Lim Meng Seah said, “He was spotted wandering around at Miri Airport Control Pos 1 building around 10.30am before he attempted to flee by heading towards ‘Ekaran Gate’.” The suspect was […]
Croc spotted in drain captured
MIRI: A four-feet-long crocodile was spotted inside a drain at Jalan Nego Promin Jaya here on Monday (July 27). A spokesperson of Miri Civil Defence Force (APM) said that the department immediately despatched its Delta squad to the scene after it was alerted at 9.54pm. According to the complainant, he was making burgers when he […]
School library upgrading to promote reading culture
MIRI: The school library of SK South Miri has been upgraded with new facilities by OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad and Lions Club of Batu Niah. This is part of efforts to promote reading culture among the school’s 479 students. Through a RM20,000 contribution, the Bank has equipped the school with five book racks, two computers, […]
Traffic police issue 163 summonses
MIRI: One hundred and sixty-three traffic summonses (Pol 257) were issued in a 10-hour operation called Ops Motosikal last Sunday. Thirty-one traffic police personnel mounted roadblocks at Jalan Marina, Coco Cabana and Times Square from 5pm to 3am. The summonses they issued were for various offences such as riding without licences (47), no side mirrors […]
