Prepare well for state polls, Sibuti voters told
MIRI: Prepare well for the 12th Sarawak Election so that the ruling government led by the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) continues to govern Sarawak and that development policies are implemented smoothly. Sibuti MP Lukanisman Awang Sauni told Sibuti voters this on Saturday (Oct 16) during the ‘Sepakat@ Komuniti’ programme organised by Miri Information Department (JaPen) […]
NSJA embarks on initiative to replace damaged mooring lines
KUCHING: The Northern Sarawak Journalists Association (NSJA) embarked on an initiative to replace damaged mooring lines at the Miri Sibuti Coral Reef Marine National Park. Friday’s (Oct 15) initiative was a collaboration with Miri Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), Miri Divers and Borneo Ghost Nets Hunter. It was held at the Marina jetty at 8am, […]
Man arrested for stealing Milo packs
MIRI: A man was arrested for allegedly stealing six cartons of Milo from a supermarket. The 30-year-old suspect was picked up by a CID team around 10.45am on Thursday. During the arrest, the police also managed to seize a carton with several packets of Milo inside. It is understood that the suspect’s motive is to […]
Miri field hospital begins operation
MIRI: A field hospital constructed at the parking lot of Miri Hospital has commenced operation after it was handed over to the hospital authority by Mercy Malaysia Sarawak Chapter and Sarawak Shell Berhad (Shell) on Wednesday (Oct 13). It is expected to play a fundamental role in helping to reduce congestion at Miri Hospital in […]
Mayor Yii concerned about crime rate in Miri
MIRI: Mayor Adam Yii is concerned about the recent rise in crime cases in Jalan Mutiara 5, Vista Perdana Phase 2 here. He paid a visit to Miri criminal investigation department head DSP Loh Wooi Kee to urge police to solve the cases quickly and increase patrols. Yii was accompanied by Miri Residents Committee chairman […]
Escapee steals vehicles on four-day run
MIRI: A man was detained on Sunday (Oct 10) for stealing three vehicles, including a motorcycle, after escaping from a Covid-19 quarantine centre. Miri OCPD ACP Hakemal Hawari said the suspect, aged 21, was initially arrested on Sept 28 after he stole a Perodua Kancil car from a residential area in Jalan Miri-Bintulu. “However, he […]
Six family members arrested for gang-robbery
MIRI: A family fight turned ugly on Sunday when six individuals including two women were detained for allegedly committing a gang-robbery. The suspects, aged 20-, 24-, 25-, 26-, 29- and 44-year-olds, were apprehended by the police around 2.30pm following on a report lodged by the victim. Earlier that day, around noon, the suspects were reported […]
Elderly man killed in crash
MIRI: An elderly man was killed in an accident near Jalan Bulatan Park here on Monday (Oct 11). Sarawak Traffic Investigation and Enforcement chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said the incident happened around 9.30am when the victim, identified as Tan Ah Siang, 63, was heading towards the Saberkas roundabout from the Edward Jeli roundabout. “The […]
Sports, games mark National Sports Day do
MIRI: Some 50 people took part in the district-level National Sports Day 2021 at the Youth Skill Training Institute (IKBN) here yesterday (Oct 10). The programme which kicked off at 9am was declared open by Rose Edward Tarang who represented Miri Resident Abdul Aziz Mohamad Yusuf. Rose described the programme as a united platform for […]
Man held for alleged rape of underage girlfriend
MIRI: A 25-year-old man was arrested on Oct 8 for allegedly raping and impregnate his underaged girlfriend, who is now in her eighth month of pregnancy. Miri police chief ACP Hakemal Hawari said the suspect was picked up at a longhouse in Ulu Niah by a team from the Miri Criminal Investigation Department around 9pm […]
