MIRI: Ting Fong Lee’s long wait is finally over – she has been granted citizenship after more than 42 years. Ting, 43, was overjoyed when her application was approved in August last year. Born to a Malaysian father and a Bruneian mother, Ting says the first thing she wants to
MIRI: More tube wells will be activated to help control and contain bushfires, says Datuk Lee Kim Shin. Currently, Miri has 11 active tube wells located in Tudan (three), Permyjaya (seven) and Senadin (one). One tube well can discharge approximately 90,000 litres of water an hour. Disclosing this during his
MIRI: The police here yesterday detained a man suspected of drug possession and drug abuse in a house in Vista Perdana. Miri Police chief ACP Lim Meng Seah, when contacted, said the suspect was picked up by a team from the Miri Narcotic Criminal Department during a raid conducted at
MIRI: The state government has allocated RM200,000 for landslide prevention works on slopes at Kampung Peliau. Bekenu state assemblywoman Rosey Yunus today handed over a cheque for the amount on behalf of the State Natural Disaster Management Committee to Miri Natural Disaster Management Committee chairman and Miri Resident Mastapa Julaihi
MIRI: The perfect ambassador for Miri is none other than its citizens, says the Tourism, Arts and Culture assistant minister. “Deepen cooperation between the government and stakeholders in tourism, including residents in Miri itself, will ensure further growth of the tourism industry,” said Datuk Lee Kim Shin. He was speaking
MIRI: An explosive ordnance disposal unit rushed to a construction site near SMK Lutong here following the discovery of an unexploded bomb. The World War II projectile was found by a heavy machinery operator during excavation work at 8.20am on Monday. Miri police chief ACP Lim Meng Seah said the
BINTULU: A 64-year-old man died while his wife and daughter were injured after the car they were travelling crashed near Kidurong/Samalaju traffic light intersection on Sunday. State Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department head Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said the accident happened at 3.30pm. The deceased has been identified as Low
MIRI: On Sunday, at least five raging bush fires were detected in the northern region including two in Marudi – opposite SMK Telang Usan and in Kampung Pemindahan Marudi. Nearer to the city, the fires were at Kampung Lusut Bidayuh, Kampung Masjid in Kuala Baram, and RPR Sungai Rait. Firemen
BINTULU: A driver and passenger, both teenagers, of a pick-up truck were injured after the driver lost control of the vehicle before it rolled and landed on its side near the main entrance to Samalaju Industrial Park today. Seven firemen from Samalaju fire station led by Alan Ayuh were despatched
MIRI: A 32-year-old nurse became RM2,160 poorer when she was duped into applying for a RM20,000 loan. According to Sarawak Commercial Crime Investigation Department chief, Supt Mustafa Kamal Gani Abdullah, the victim initially received a text message from an individual claiming to be a representative of a money lending company.
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