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 […]
Repair of ceiling to cost RM1 mln
MIRI CIVIC CENTRE MIRI: The ceiling of Miri Civic Centre (Dewan Suarah Miri) that collapsed during strong winds last Friday is expected to cost RM1 million to repair, said Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin. The cost would also cover upgrades to the building. Lee, who is also minister in-charge of Miri Division Disaster Management […]
Boat seized for fishing too close to beach
MIRI: A local fishing boat with five local crew members on onboard was seized on Friday afternoon by the Miri Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) for fishing too close to the beach in Tanjung Payung. The boat was spotted and detained at about eight nautical miles North West from the area around 1pm. Also seized […]
Several low-lying areas flooded
MIRI: Heavy rains last Friday (July 24), had triggered flash floods in several low-lying areas in this division. Amongst the affected areas included Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Sungai Kelabit Bakong;Rumah Nyala Sungai Belasoi and Rumah Banyah Sungai Sebubu in Marudi, where water rose to knee’s height, making it impassable for vehicles. However, on Saturday (July 25) […]
Blaze leaves 11 homeless
MIRI: Eleven people were left homeless after fire razed two wooden houses in Tudan on Saturday afternoon. Firemen from Miri and Lopeng fire stations were rushed to the scene upon receiving an emergency alert on the incident at 2.54pm. The houses were completely destroyed by the time the firemen arrived. The firemen however, managed to […]
Problem caused by heavy rain: Lee
MIRI: Sarawak Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin yesterday clarified that the roof leakage video that went viral recently believed to be taken in Miri Airport was due to heavy rain. “That incident happened due to exceptionally heavy downpours causing the outlet being unable to cope and thus causing overflow of water, according to the […]
Biggest drug haul so far: Police
MIRI: Miri Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) on Wednesday (July 22) seized about 11kg of drugs worth around RM440,000 at Miri Airport departure hall. During the operation, which was carried out around 7.45pm, two local males aged 20 and 16 were arrested after the drug Methamphetamine was found in their possession. The 16-year-old is a […]
Flood hits several parts of Miri city
MIRI: Heavy rainfall since Thursday morning (July 23) until late evening caused several parts of the city, especially low-lying areas, to be inundated with floodwaters. According to Miri Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Chief Supt Law Poh Kiong, waterlogged streets have affected vehicular movement. “Despite the situation, most of the affected roads are passable. For […]
