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 […]
Firemen douse bushfire at Pulau Melayu
MIRI: Firemen from Lutong fire station were called to put out a bushfire that occurred at Pulau Melayu on Saturday evening. Miri Fire and Rescue Department (BOMBA), in a statement, said firemen were deployed to the scene after receiving a call by one of the villagers of Kampung Pulau Melayu at 4.53 pm. The firemen […]
Over 600 bikers converge for Bike Week
MIRI: More than 600 bikers from all over Borneo and countries such as Singapore, Indonesia and Brunei converged at Miri Coco Cabana on the third day of the 10th Miri Bike Week today. On Friday, on the second day of the event, more than 2,000 bike enthusiasts participated at the venue. The event organiser, Coastal […]
MCC inks MoU with elderly welfare in mind
MIRI: Miri City Council (MCC) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Curtin University Malaysia to transforming the city into an Age-Friendly City and Communities (AFCC) under United Nations principles for older persons.The signing ceremony was held on Wednesday here.MCC was represented by Mayor Adam Yii while Professor Simon Leunig, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Curtin University […]
Food carnival holds out big prospects for Miri
MIRI: Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian believes the city can become a renowned food haven, covering traditional street grub to trendy international bites, via its food carnival event.“This carnival provides an opportunity for all 105 vendors to promote their products to the crowds during 14 days of the event,” he said the […]
Man loses RM27,000 in phone scam
MIRI: A man in his forties was swindled of RM27,000 of his savings in a phone scam call from a person who claimed to be his friend. According to Miri OCPD ACP Alexson Naga Chabu, in a statement, a report on the incident was received on August 24. The misfortune occurred when the victim, working […]
SOP holds Family Carnival
MIRI: Sarawak Oil Palms (SOP) held a Family Carnival as part of its community engagement goals at the Miri Indoor Stadium recently.“The SOP Family Carnival was a wonderful opportunity for our employees, their families, and the community to come together and celebrate,” said its group chief executive officer Paul Wong.“Our commitment to unity and social […]
Police to probe video viralled on Facebook
MIRI: The police here have opened an investigation paper on a video viralled on Facebook allegedly showing an individual being involved in a handphone theft case in Pujut 2B here. Miri OCPD ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said, in a statement issued today, that they have identified the Facebook’s owner, who on her (Facebook) account had […]
22 students get cash incentives for excellence results
MIRI: A total of 22 students from SMK Lopeng Tengah who excelled in their SPM examinations last year have received cash incentives from Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin. The incentive presentation ceremony, which took place at the school hall last Friday, saw Lee personally presenting the incentives to the students. He emphasised that […]
