Author: Margaret Ringgit

Croc killing: Stern action needed

MIRI: A video footage currently viral on social media showing a group of men killing a crocodile has disgusted many. Miri Malaysian Nature Society chairman Musa Musbah is one of the persons feeling shocked by the callous act. He said the relevant authorities should take stern action against the individuals.

Announcement of RCI members should be made immediately

MIRI: The government’s decision in setting up the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) to probe allegations of judicial interference and judicial misconduct made by a Court of Appeal judge, Justice Datuk Dr Hamid Sultan Abu Backer is lauded. However, according to a senior advocate of 35 years and also a

SUPP wants PSB members stripped of govt appointments

MIRI: The Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) is in agreement with and supports the call by PRS secretary-general Datuk Janang Bungsu to take away all government appointments to PSB (previously known as UPP) such as the ministerial appointment, political secretary appointment to the Chief Minister, councillorship, local council chairmanship as

Bubuk seller uses social media to boost sales

MIRI: Technology in today’s world has created a host of ways to help entrepreneurs market their products better. Some, like Nur Hidayah, have made full use of social media to promote, and boost sales. Instead of the usual way of selling stuff in wooden stallsby the roadside here, Nur, who

Trapped kittens rescued by APM men

MIRI: A few kittens trapped inside the ceiling of a home in Jalan Pinang 8 here were rescued by three members of the Civil Defence Force (APM) on Wednesday evening. Earlier prior to the rescue, upon hearing some meowing sound coming from the ceiling, the house owner, a housewife in

Upgrades to Piasau markets near completion

MIRI: Three rural transformation projects (RTP) involving the upgrading of the Miri central market, vegetarian market and unity market along Jalan Brooke here are right on track. The projects, costing RM318,000, are under the Piasau constituency. “For the central market, which can accommodate a total of 35 traders, they can

Sarawak-Sabah link road catalyst for economic growth

MIRI:The Sarawak-Sabah link road, when completed, will be an economic catalyst, says Baru Bian. Work on the road from Long Lama to Lawas over a distance of 300km will probably start end of this year or early next year. “It’s good news for Sarawakians, especially those residing in the northern

Hornet’s nest removed from school

MIRI: Three personnel of the Miri Civil Defence Force (APM) on Tuesday evening removed a hornet’s nest the size of a small car tyre. The nest apparently occupied a storage cabinet of a secondary school in Luak here. Upon receiving a call on the discovery from the school at 5pm,

Worker crushed to death by reversing excavator

MIRI: A 46-year-old man was killed on the spot after he was crushed by a reversing excavator at an estate in Kuala Baram Tuesday evening. In the 4.20pm incident, Selute Sigi died from severe head and body injuries. State traffic and enforcement department chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu in a

Unifor is an apolitical body, says Uggah

MIRI: The Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) is not a political agenda of the GPS state government. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah explained that it is a manifestation of the government’s inclusiveness towards other religions besides Islam. He was officiating at a dinner celebrating the proclamation and elevation