MIRI: Three men from Bandar Baru Permyjayya were detained by cops on Friday morning for possession of drugs. The arrest was made at around 11am at a house by a team from the Miri Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department, said Miri Deputy police chief Supt Sabri Zainol when contacted by New
MIRI: Firemen from Lopeng fire station today shared their knowledge on fire prevention with nearly 400 elementary pupils of Tenby International School in Desa Senadin. The morning-only programme was held in connection with the school’s family day, which started at 10am and ended at noon. The programme included easy-to-use lessons, games
MIRI: The construction work on a new market in Lutong is on track and expected for completion end of this month. Miri Mayor Adam Yii, who was on a site inspection to see the work progress yesterday, said once completed, the RM200,000 market will be able to accommodate 50 traders.
MIRI: Firefighters in the northern region today battled at least eight large bushfires. According to Miri Fire Zone 6 chief Supt Law Poh Kiong, the fires have charred 100 acres of land. “The bushfires are not natural but ignited by irresponsible humans,” he revealed. The bushfires were at Jalan Pantai
MIRI: An angler in his early 30s was robbed by two strangers while fishing at Kampung Pulau Melayu here. Fortunately, the angler was unharmed in the 11.30pm incident which reportedly occurred on Wednesday. According to sources, the victim had gone to the area as it was his favourite fishing spot.
MIRI: A motorcycle rider sustained body injury after he was involved in a collision at Jalan Permaisuri on Thursday night. According to eye-witnesses, a car suddenly came out from a junction and knocked the rider. A team of Miri Civil Defence Force (APM) was mobilised to the scene when responding
MIRI: A husband and wife were amongst 13 individuals arrested by the National Anti-Drug Agency (Nada) on suspicion of drug abuse in three raids held from midnight until wee hours today. According to Nada Miri chief, Mazlan Jikran, the jobless couple was nabbed during Nada’s raid in Lembah Hijau. The
MIRI: As part of Miri City’s 14th anniversary celebration on May 20 this year, the city council (MCC) yesterday announced a ‘Discover Uniquely Miri’ contest. The contest is divided into two sections, essay writing and photography and both are open to Malaysians and foreigners. “The contest is aimed at promoting
MIRI: The Air Unit Service of the State Fire and Rescue Department is seeking consideration of the state government to arrange for a permanent air base for the unit in Miri district here. This is for the purpose of responding speedily to calls during emergency situations. Such site will cater
MIRI: A woman who was riding pillion on a motorcycle died of her injuries after a collision with a car at Telang Usan roundabout here early this morning. State police traffic investigation and enforcement chief, Supt Alexson Naga Chabu, said the woman was a 47-year-old Indonesian, Djurmasih Soroso. She was
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