Putting Miri on global map via World Tourism Day
MIRI: Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts I (Tourism) Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew has described the World Tourism Day 2023 (WTD) Sarawak as a crucial platform to help boost the state’s tourism sector, especially Miri. In stating this after the opening of the WTD here today, Ting said the event was […]
Tree falls, house barely damaged
MIRI: A quiet early morning was disrupted when storm caused a tree fallen onto a family’s home in Piasau Camp, Jalan Pantai here today.Thankfully, all members of the household were safe and unharmed.The Miri Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) sprang into action after receiving an emergency call at 3.03 am.Though the tree caused some damage […]
15-ft-long python found under water tank
MIRI: A homeowner had a late night surprise when he came across a 15-foot-long reticulated python curled underneath a water tank last night (Sept 21). Fearing for his safety, the 33-year-old quickly alerted the Civil Defence Force (APM) Miri around 11.21 pm for assistance to capture the reptile. A four-member team was desptched to the […]
Royal couple moved by rousing welcome
MIRI: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah were visibly moved by the rousing welcome they were given at Pantai Bungai, Bekenu on Sunday. Saying it will forever remain in their hearts the King apologised for not being able to greet the more than […]
Garbage fire razes nearby bush
MIRI: A rubbish burning activity went out of control after the fire spread to a nearby bush area at Jalan Miri Bypass traffic light today morning. According to Miri Fire and Rescue Department (BOMBA), around one acre of the bush area was destroyed in the incident. Following a distressed call received at 10.28 am today, […]
Tugboat, crewmen detained in Kuala Baram
MIRI: Failure to notify the authorities on the change of skipper resulted in a tugboat being detained by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) at 3.3 nautical miles southwest of Kuala Baram. MMEA Miri director Captain Mohd Shafie Paing said the tugboat was detained during a routine patrol. The vwssel was manned by a local […]
Three drug arrests in three months
MIRI: A total of three drug arrests were made by the Miri Port Authority (MPA) auxiliary police from June to August this year, with seizures valued at RM1,888. “In these cases, three local men, aged 35, 40, and 42 years, were detained for allegedly smuggling drugs via MPA’s Crew Change Terminal at Jalan Peninsula Pulau […]
Miri records increased drug-related arrests but decreased crime index
MIRI: Miri has seen an increase in drug-related arrests, with a total of 790 people detained for various drug-related offences in the past eight months since January this year. This represents an increase of 261 compared to the same period in the previous year. Miri OCPD ACP Alexson Naga Chabu shared this information during a […]
Workshop on converting waste to fertiliser
MIRI: Pustaka Negeri Sarawak here invites the public to its upcoming workshop on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) titled “Feeding The Earth: Converting Food Waste Into Fertiliser,” on September 9. Set to take place in Pustaka Miri’s audio-visual room, the workshop will run from 9 am to 11 am. This initiative is a joint effort by […]
No closures but mind where you park
MIRI: There will be no road closures during the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah’s pit-stop here on September 9 and 10 as part of their “Kembara Kenali Borneo.” However, police urge the public to park responsibly to avoid disrupting traffic during the royal […]
